Shadrach Kabango, known as Shad or Shad K, is a Canadian rapper and broadcaster, born on July 18, 1982. With seven albums and three EPs since 2005, he won a Juno Award in 2011 and garnered five Polaris Music Prize nominations. CBC Music hailed him as the second-greatest Canadian rapper, and he hosts “Hip-Hop Evolution” on HBO Canada and Netflix. Raised in London, Ontario, to Rwandan parents, Shad’s socially conscious music resonates globally. Albums like “TSOL” and “Flying Colours” showcase his diverse talent. Beyond music, Shad hosted CBC’s “Q” and explored hip-hop’s roots, earning awards like the Peabody and International Emmy. Fluent in English and French, he holds degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University and Simon Fraser University. Shad married in 2016 and has two daughters, embodying a versatile artist with a deep commitment to his craft and community.