Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on February 14, 1972)

Happy birthday to the legendary Jeru The Damaja! From dropping timeless wisdom on "The Sun Rises in the East" to effortlessly blending hip-hop with electronic beats alongside Kabuki on tracks like "Watch Your Step," you've always kept us nodding our heads and watching our steps. Here's hoping your day is as smooth as your flow, and that you celebrate harder than a Brooklyn block party.

Keep shining bright—your lyrical mastery continues inspiring generations of fans worldwide. May this year bring even more groundbreaking collaborations, unforgettable rhymes, and plenty of reasons for everyone else in rap to watch their step around you!