Laz-D (born Cameron Lasley in 1982) is an American rapper with

Down syndrome Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is usually associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual dis ...

. His stage name was given to him by NBA basketball player and former classmate

Salim Stoudamire Charles Salim Stoudamire (born October 11, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. Stoudamire was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round (31st overall pick) of the 2005 NBA draft. Early life and college Stoudamire ...

. He was introduced to the rap music scene by rap producers Jonathan Worcester and Jack Gibson, who later produced and mixed most of the songs on his seminal debut, ''The Man Himself'', at the D Compound. He is known for performing at the "Buddy Walk" every year in Lake Oswego.

Discography

* ''The Man Himself'' (2006) * ''In My Face'' (2009) *''Against These Walls'' (2012) (as Cam Lasley)

References

External links

*
Lake Oswego Review newspaper feature on Laz D
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NME: LAZ D - "The Man Himself" Documentary video
* * 1982 births Living people American people with disabilities People from Lake Oswego, Oregon People with Down syndrome Rappers from Oregon West Coast hip hop musicians Lake Oswego High School alumni 21st-century American rappers {{hiphop-bio-stub