godfather

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Also appearing will be the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, and Fatboy Slim -- the British DJ and producer who dominated the electronic music scene in the 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When I asked him if his reputation as the godfather of Corsica was true, he replied: "Yes, I'm the godfather, but only to my grandchildren."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Those who chose the dimly lit path happened upon their version of an A-list celebrity: the man known as the godfather of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

He was, after all, employed and mentored by Peter Thiel of Palantir, the godfather of the recent surge of military research and financing in Silicon Valley.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

“Looks like he took his real initials and then spelled Porter backward without the P. Genius. I can’t believe you’re friends with him, and he’s my godfather, and you’re in the books!”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas