Ad-Rock

American rapper, guitarist and actor
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Ad-Rock

Summary

Ad-Rock is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1966[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,923 views/month, #3,320 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ad-Rock's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Ad-Rock was born on October 31, 1966[3].
  • Ad-Rock's father was Israel Horovitz[10].
  • Among Ad-Rock's spouses was Kathleen Hanna[11].
  • Ad-Rock held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Ad-Rock's native language[13].
  • Ad-Rock worked as a rapper[4].
  • Ad-Rock's professions included singer[5].
  • Ad-Rock worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Ad-Rock worked as an actor[7].
  • Ad-Rock's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ad-Rock's professions included record producer[14].
  • Ad-Rock's education included a stint at McBurney School[15].
  • Ad-Rock's education included a stint at City As School[16].
  • Ad-Rock was educated at P.S. 41[17].
  • Ad-Rock was a member of Beastie Boys[18].
  • Ad-Rock is recorded as male[19].
  • Ad-Rock's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ad-Rock's genre is hip-hop[21].
  • Ad-Rock's genre is rap rock[22].
  • Ad-Rock's genre is hardcore punk[23].
  • Ad-Rock's genre is alternative hip-hop[24].
  • Ad-Rock's record label is recorded as Def Jam Recordings[25].
  • Ad-Rock's Commons category is recorded as Adam Horovitz[26].
  • Ad-Rock's family name is recorded as Keefe[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], Ad-Rock… he was born on October 31, 1966[3]. His father was Israel Horovitz[10]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at McBurney School[15], a university-preparatory school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1916[30]; City As School[16], a high school[31], in United States[32]; and P.S. 41[17], a primary school[33], in United States[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rapper[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and record producer[14].

Personal Life

Among Ad-Rock's spouses was Kathleen Hanna[11].

Why It Matters

Ad-Rock ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,923 views/month, #3,320 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ad-Rock born?

Ad-Rock was born in Manhattan[2].

Who were Ad-Rock's parents?

Ad-Rock's father was Israel Horovitz[10].

Who was Ad-Rock married to?

Ad-Rock's spouses include Kathleen Hanna[11].

What did Ad-Rock do for work?

Ad-Rock worked as rapper[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Ad-Rock go to school?

Ad-Rock was educated at McBurney School[15], City As School[16], and P.S. 41[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . people.com. people.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation rapper, singer, songwriter +4
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1982-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Family name Keefe, Horovitz
    Instance of
    Record label
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981058611988806706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257590|batch #257590]]"
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