Big Body Bes
| Big Body Bes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Besnik Sadikay |
| Born |
1984 New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Associated acts |
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Besnik Sadikay (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈbɛsnik 'sadikaj]; born 1984), better known by the stage name Big Body Bes, is an Albanian American entertainer.[1] He is best known for his association with Action Bronson, who describes Bes as his "Albanian cousin".[2][3] He has featured on Action Bronson's Mr. Wonderful album, as well as other works including EPs and mixtapes.
Early life
Bes was born in New York City to Ethnic Albanian Muslim parents from the south of Albania, and he grew up in Fordham Road, The Bronx, and later moved to Lindenwood, Queens before settling down in East New York, Brooklyn with his family at the age of 16. He began getting into trouble with law enforcement at the age of 11, and he spent time at Spofford Juvenile Centre in 1998 before being moved to Tryon Detention Centre. He was released after serving 18 months, and he attended Forest Hills High School in Queens for a spell, where he first met Meyhem Lauren, who turned out to be his parole officer's son. Although he insinuates on a regular basis he has done a lot of "dirt", he has managed to stay out of trouble most of his adult life. He met Meyhem Lauren a few years later, who introduced Bes to his friend and fellow Albanian American Action Bronson.
References
- ↑ Rob Kenner (21 April 2014). "Don't Call Him a Weed Carrier: Meet Big Body Bes, Action Bronson's Albanian Cousin". Complex. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ Daniel Isenberg (15 November 2012). "Action Bronson Breaks Down His Album "Rare Chandeliers"". Complex. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ Drew Millard (21 May 2014). "Adventure Time With Action Bronson - "Welcome Home Big Body"". Noisey. Retrieved 18 January 2016.