Name Rap Reiplinger | ||
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Died January 19, 1984, Hawaii, United States Albums Poi Dog with Crabs, The Best of Rap Similar People Frank De Lima, Jon de Mello, Sudden Rush, The Brothers Cazimero, Eddie Lawrence | ||
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James Kawika Piimauna Reiplinger (July 16, 1950 – January 19, 1984) was a Hawaiian comedian, whose humor is an integral part of Hawaii today.
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After attending Punahou School, he began performing professionally. In 1974 he helped create the comedy ensemble Booga Booga with James Grant Benton and Ed Ka'ahea. In 1982 he received an Emmy Award and bronze medal from the International Film and Television Festival of New York for "Most Outstanding Television Production" for his TV special "Rap's Hawaii", which he wrote and starred in.
Reiplinger died in 1984 from cocaine-related causes at age 33.
Discography
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Personal life
Rap was married to Leesa Clark from October 25, 1983 until his death.
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