Redman (born Reginald Noble) is a 2x Grammy-nominated American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, and director who rose to fame and acclaim in the 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label. He is well known for his collaborations with his close friend Method Man, as one-half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman including their starring roles in films and sitcoms which include How High and Method and Red. He was also a member of the Def Squad in the late 1990s. His album releases include: Whut? Thee Album (1992, certified gold), Dare Iz A Darkside (1994, certified gold), Muddy Waters (1996, certified gold), Doc’s Da Name 2000 (1998, certified platinum), Malpractice (2001, certified gold), and Muddy Waters 2: The Preload EP.