Born Daniel Dumile, MF DOOM began his career in the late 1980s as Zev Love X of the hip-hop group KMD before reemerging in the late 1990s under his now-iconic metal mask. Known for his intricate wordplay, offbeat humor, and sampling innovation, DOOM became a cult figure in underground hip-hop. His solo work, including *Operation: Doomsday* and *MM..FOOD*, and collaborations like *Madvillainy* with Madlib, cemented his reputation as a visionary storyteller and one of rap’s most influential and enigmatic creators.