Daddy-O (real name: Glenn K. Bolton) is an American rapper, producer, and founding member of the influential hip-hop group Stetsasonic. Emerging in the 1980s, Stetsasonic was one of the first hip-hop bands to incorporate live instrumentation, blending rap with jazz, funk, and R&B. As a producer, Daddy-O has worked with artists like Mary J. Blige, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Freestyle Fellowship. His contributions to hip-hop span decades, influencing both the golden age of rap and later generations of artists.