Kwayzar (alias of Stanley Hoffman;[1] 11 February 1928 – 11 March 2018) was a rapper from Southern California, known for his octogenarian rap performances.[2][3] He was inspired by artists such as Ice Cube and Eminem.[4] He wasn't always a rapper. During World War II he was in the navy[5] and he also tried a career as a comedian and actor, but although he was in many movies he never made it big.[4] Under the pseudonym Skip Stanley he recorded the 1957 atomic music song, "Satellite Baby."[6][7][8] Risher Mortuary posted an online memorial indicating that Hoffman had passed on March 11, 2018 at the age of 90.[9]
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