Northstar

Northstar is an American hip hop duo made up of rappers Christ Bearer and Meko The Pharaoh, signed to Wu-Tang Records by RZA. Originally part of a combined group with fellow Californian rappers Black Knights called Black Knights Of The North Star, the two groups eventually separated. Northstar’s debut album, *Bobby Digital Presents Northstar*, was released in 2003 under the production guidance of RZA (also known as Bobby Digital), featuring collaborations that brought the West Coast and Wu-Tang sounds together. They followed up with their second album *West Coast Killa Beez* in 2005, continuing their presence as Wu-Tang affiliates in the hip hop scene.

The duo is known for blending gritty Wu-Tang style lyricism with a distinctive West Coast vibe. Their track "Black Knights Of The North Star" from the debut album is notable for reuniting the two groups. Christ Bearer and Meko The Pharaoh also began creating their own subgroups around 2011, further developing their musical ventures. Notably, Christ Bearer endured a highly publicized personal crisis in 2014 but has remained a recognized figure in underground hip hop.