Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA or The RZA (pronounced /ˈrɪzə/; born July 5, 1969), is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, rapper, and occasionally actor, director, and screenwriter, and a Grammy Award winner. A prominent figure in hip hop music, he is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced nearly all of the Wu-Tang Clan's albums, as well as many solo and affiliated projects by members of the group. He is widely considered one of the most influential and iconic hip hop producers of all time. He subsequently drew attention for his work as a composer and actor in films. He has also released solo albums under the alter ego Bobby Digital. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, RZA was one of the founders of the horrorcore rap group Gravediggaz, where he used the name The Rzarector. He has also appeared in several films, including Coffee and Cigarettes, American Gangster, Gospel Hill, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Ghost Dog, Funny People, Derailed, The Hangover Part II, and Repo Men. In 2008, RZA ranked fourth on About.com's list of the best hip hop producers of all time.

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