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Daniel Dumile, best known by his stage name MF Doom, was a British-American rapper and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and "supervillain" stage persona, Dumile became a major figure of underground hip hop and alternative hip hop in the 2000s.
Dumile created the MF Doom character as an alter ego with a backstory he could reference in his music. The character combines elements from the Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, Destro, and the Phantom of the Opera.
Dumile, described as among the "most celebrated" musicians in hip hop, exerted a strong influence over his artistic peers, and public life.
American president-elect Joe Biden included the instrumental to Dumile's popular 2004 song "Rapp Snitch Knishes" in his inauguration playlist; the decision was criticized by some, as Biden was part of the Obama administration which barred Dumile from returning to the United States.
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