Cage, 1973
Writers · May 4, 1973
Cage
★ HOW OLD IS CAGE?
Cage is 53 years old, born May 4, 1973 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Cage turned underground hip-hop into a two-decade career anchored by six solo albums and collaborations that defined New Jersey rap's underground circuit. Born Christian Palko on May 4, 1973, in Middletown, New York, he co-founded The Weathermen in 1999 and released work through Definitive Jux and Eastern Conference. As a Taurus, he channels the sign's trait for steadfast commitment—rare in an industry that chases trends.
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Biography
Christian Palko, known by his stage name Cage, is an American rapper who spent his career building the underground hip-hop underground rather than chasing mainstream radio. Born May 4, 1973, in Middletown, New York, he released six solo albums alongside two compilation albums, three singles, and three EPs across labels including Definitive Jux and Eastern Conference. Cage co-founded The Weathermen in 1999, an underground hip-hop supergroup that became a fixture in independent rap circles. He also established Smut Peddlers with The High & Mighty, releasing the album Porn Again in 2001. Beyond solo work, Cage collaborated extensively—most notably with New Jersey rapper Tame One as Leak Bros., and with producer Camu Tao as Nighthawks, who released their self-titled album in 2002. As a screenwriter and rapper, Cage operates at the intersection of lyrical craft and narrative structure. Born under the zodiac sign Taurus, his chart shows a life-path number 11, often associated with creative vision and spiritual insight, reflecting his decade-plus commitment to independent hip-hop. He remains rooted in the US underground, primarily based in the Northeast.
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Trivia
- Cage co-founded The Weathermen underground hip-hop supergroup in 1999.
- He released Porn Again with The High & Mighty as part of Smut Peddlers in 2001.
- His collaborative project Nighthawks with Camu Tao released a self-titled album in 2002.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cage?
- Cage is 53 years old (born May 4, 1973).
- When is Cage's birthday?
- Cage was born on May 4, 1973.
- What is Cage's zodiac sign?
- Cage is a Taurus, born May 4, 1973.
- What is Cage's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cage was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Cage from?
- Cage is from United States.
- What does Cage do?
- Cage is a writer.
- Is Cage still alive?
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