Happy birthday! Mims turns 44 today
- By Lori Macatee
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Mims is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.
Popular rapper Mims (This Is Why I'm Hot, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Mims, a cultural icon
Born Shawn Mims in New York on March 22, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mims' not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Shawn hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mims as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.
Happy Birthday, Shawn, you're the best!
Mims career in pictures
This Is Why I'm Hot (2007)
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