godfather

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So, while the growers were losing money hand over fist, housing developers were coming through with godfather offers to buy them out, convert them to row housing, and sell, sell, sell.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

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

To ensure that happens, Brink enlisted the help of Mario Lalli, the godfather of desert rock, who gave the festival instant credibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

“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