Laz-D (born Cameron Lasley in 1982) is an American rapper with Down syndrome. 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 Stoudamir ...

. He was introduced to the rap music scene by rap producer 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 musicians with disabilities People from Lake Oswego, Oregon People with Down syndrome Singers with disabilities Rappers from Oregon West Coast hip-hop musicians Lake Oswego High School alumni 21st-century American rappers {{hiphop-bio-stub