Shaheed Akbar (August 12, 1977 – February 2, 2015; former name Dominick Newton), better known by his stage name The Jacka, was an American rapper from Pittsburg, California.

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Andre Nickatina - Money Shark ft. The Jacka Official Music Video. Street Knowledge - "Ima Boss" Feat. The Jacka & Husalah.

Jan 7, 2025 · Discover The Jacka's biography, career highlights, family background, and net worth. Learn about his relationship timeline, major achievements, and legacy.

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Feb 1, 2020 · The Jacka is most closely associated with Bay Area mobb music, a street rap movement that percolated in the late ’80s and early ’90s as gangster rap took off in Los Angeles.

Shaheed Akbar, better known by his stage name The Jacka, was an American rapper from Pittsburg, California. He began his career as part of the rap group Mob Figaz.

The Jacka’s success proves his mettle as an emcee. He has been featured on over 50 albums over the past six years. His contributions to the Mob Figaz self-entitled album resulted in over 100,000 units sold.

Jul 3, 2025 · Listen to music by The Jacka on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by The Jacka including Glamorous Lifestyle (feat. Andre Nickatina), Aspen and more.

Starting his musical career as a member of Mob Figaz; Dominick Newton (later changing his name to Shaheed Akbar, as he converted to Islam at an early age), was not only a viaduct for conscious...