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Tiger (Norman Washington Jackson) was born on 6 June, 1960 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Discover Tiger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Norman Washington Jackson
Occupation Musician, singer
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 6 June 1960
Birthday 6 June
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality Jamaica

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Tiger Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1960

Norman Washington Jackson (born 6 June 1960), better known as Tiger, is a Jamaican dancehall musician active since the late 1970s.

He is known for his growling style of deejaying, often imitated by other dancehall deejays since his initial rise to fame.

Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica.

He first recorded as a singer under the name Ranking Tiger, his first single being "Why Can't You Leave Dreadlocks Alone?"

1978

in 1978.

1980

In the early 1980s he began working as a DJ with the Black Star Sound System, often performing alongside fellow deejay Bruk Back and singer Anthony Malvo.

In the second half of the 1980s he became a major star of Jamaican music, known for his style that has been described as "multi-voiced and totally deranged", and recorded for producers including Harry J, King Jammy, Gussie Clarke, Sly & Robbie, Philip "Fatis" Burrell and Donovan Germain.

He also began producing his own recordings and started his own Tiger label.

His single "Cool Me Down" was included on the soundtrack of the film Cool Runnings.

1985

In 1985 and 1986, he had several local hits including "No Wanga Gut" and "No Puppy Love".

1986

He was signed by Mango Records who released his first album, Me Name Tiger, in 1986.

1989

In 1989, he became one of the first ragga artists to cross over into the US hip hop scene when he duetted with the Fat Boys on "T'ings Nah Go So".

1990

Success continued in the 1990s and he was signed by Columbia Records' short-lived Chaos imprint.

1993

His only album for the label was Claws of the Cat in 1993.

1994

In January 1994, Jackson was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.

He suffered serious head injuries and his recovery was slow, and the injury affected his voice to the point where he was no longer able to record or perform to his previous capacity.

2003

However, in 2003, he returned to live performance as part of the Dons of Dancehall UK tour.

2007

He also appeared at Reggae Sumfest alongside deejay Kiprich in 2007, as well as the 2010 "Reewind and Come Again" in New York, which included a host of dancehall performers from the 1980s and early 1990s.