Daniel Dumile, aka Zev Love, XKing Geedorah, King Ghidra, Viktor Vaughn, Metal Fingers, King Dumile, Doom, but best known by his stage name MF Doom (stylized as MF DOOM), is an English, US-based hip hop recording artist and record producer from Long Island, New York. Best known for his "super villain" stage persona and unique lyrics, Dumile has taken on several stage names in his career. He has appeared in several collaborative projects such as Madvillain (with Madlib), Danger Doom (with Danger Mouse), Doomstarks (with Ghostface Killah), JJ Doom (with Jneiro Jarel), NehruvianDoom (with Bishop Nehru), and Czarface Meets Metal Face (with Czarface).

On December 31, 2020, Dumile's wife announced on social media that he had died on October 31, aged 49. His representative confirmed the death. The cause of death was not announced. After Dumile's death came to light, musician Tim Burgess hosted a listening party for Born Like This.

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