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Skilla Baby
Trevon Gardner (born October 2, 1998), known professionally as Skilla Baby, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He has quickly risen to prominence in the rap scene, noted for his unique style and influential lyrics. Early life and career Skilla Baby, born Trevon Gardner, developed an early interest in writing when he was a child. His first significant motivation came from memorizing Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" in fifth grade. His musical taste was greatly influenced by his father, who exposed him to a wide range of music from Luther Vandross to Lil Wayne. Gardner's father grew up during the Motown era, sharing stories about places like the Graystone Ballroom where Motown singers performed, and always surrounded Skilla with music. Due to behavioral issues, Gardner attended several high schools before settling at Oak Park High School. Initially passionate about basketball, he earned the nickname "Skillz" for his prowess on the court. However, his life change ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive background. '' Time'' named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. Detroit is a major port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional econ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Harlow
Jackman Thomas Harlow (born March 13, 1998) is an American rapper from Louisville, Kentucky. He started his career in 2015 and released several EPs and mixtapes before he was signed to Don Cannon and DJ Drama's record label Generation Now in 2018, an imprint of Atlantic Records. Harlow's first major breakthrough came with the release of his 2020 single, " Whats Poppin." Aided by its popularity on TikTok, and following a remix with rappers DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne, it peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and went on to receive a Grammy Award nomination. Harlow was included on '' XXL'' magazine's " 2020 Freshman Class" before he released his debut studio album, '' Thats What They All Say'' (2020), which was certified platinum in the US. In 2021, Harlow released a collaboration with Lil Nas X, " Industry Baby," which reached number one on the Hot 100, becoming Harlow's first chart-topper. Harlow released his second album '' Come Home the Kids Miss You'' in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Mary Sheffield
Mary Sheffield (born 1987 or 1988) is an American politician from Michigan. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the fifth district on the Detroit City Council and is the council's president. Early life and career Sheffield grew up on the west side of Detroit. She is the daughter of Horace Sheffield III, a civil rights activist and pastor at New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church. Sheffield earned a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Wayne State University in 2008. She earned a master's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University. While she attended college, Sheffield met Benny Napoleon, the sheriff of Wayne County. He recruited her to work in the county jail system as a disciplinary hearing officer. In 2010, Sheffield ran in the election to represent the fourth district in the Michigan House of Representatives, where Coleman Young II was not seeking reelection. In the Democratic Party primary election, Sheffield lost to Maureen Stapleto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Yee
Angela Yee (born January 3, 1976) is an American radio personality. She hosted the nationally syndicated morning show ''The Breakfast Club'' along with DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God. She is on the Board of Governors of the We Are Family Foundation and a board member of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies. She is also the first-ever ambassador for the New York Public Library system. Since 2019, she has served as the BSE Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Ambassador. Early life and education Angela Yee was born to a Chinese father and an Afro-Montserratian mother and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, in New York City. She attended Poly Prep in New York, entering through Prep for Prep. For her collegiate career, she attended Wesleyan University, majoring in English and graduating in 1997. She pursued employment in marketing and music after completing her studies. Career Early career Yee garnered an internship with Wu-Tang Manag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icewear Vezzo
Chivez Smith (born October 31, 1989), known professionally as Icewear Vezzo, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Signed to record labels Motown and Quality Control, he is known for his ''Clarity'' mixtape series and his ''Rich Off Pints'' mixtape trilogy, with the latter entering the Heatseekers Albums chart. He is noted as a prominent figure of the Detroit hip hop scene. Early life Chivez Smith was born and raised in the Gratiot-Findlay neighborhood on Sanford Ave & Bradford Ave on the east side of Detroit, Michigan Career beginnings Smith began his career as a member of the rap group Green Guyz, founded in Minnesota by his close relatives and siblings. Solo career 2012–2018: ''The Clarity'' series and Motown In 2012, he started gaining traction with the release of his debut solo mixtape ''The Clarity''. In 2013, he released his second mixtape ''The Clarity 2: Can't Stop the Count'' the sequel to ''The Clarity''. In 2014, he released his third ''Clari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DDG (rapper)
Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. (born October 10, 1997), known professionally as PontiacMadeDDG or simply DDG, is an American rapper, singer, and YouTuber. He started making videos in 2014, expanding his content with YouTube vlogs after graduating high-school in 2015 and attending Central Michigan University. He dropped out of college a year later to focus on his YouTube and music career. In 2018, he signed to Epic Records, and later in 2020, he founded his own record label, Zooted Music, with longtime managers Eric O'Connor and Dimitri Hurt. His hit single " Moonwalking in Calabasas" (featuring Blueface) has gained over 200 million streams. DDG debuted in his first boxing match against Nate Wyatt on June 12, where he defeated Wyatt in the 5th round by Unanimous Decision. Early life Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. was born in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended International Tech Academy, where he was class valedictorian. After graduating from high school, Darryl enrolled at Central Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and Contemporary R&B, R&B sensibilities in Hip hop music, hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV Television Network, CTV teen drama series ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape ''Room for Improvement (mixtape), Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season (mixtape), Comeback Season'' (2007) and ''So Far Gone (mixtape), So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), ''Take Care (album), Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views (album), Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bfb Da Packman
Tyree Jawan Thomas (born June 2, 1995), known professionally as Bfb Da Packman, is an American rapper. He became known with his 2020 single "Free Joe Exotic" (with Sada Baby), which gained 10 million views on YouTube in six weeks. Early life Thomas was born on June 2, 1995, in Flint, Michigan. He lived with his mother, stepfather, and brother in the Selby Hood area. He first started rapping when in the sixth grade. Not long after, he started selling weed to earn extra money. Thomas sold narcotics throughout his teens, eventually catching a case involving both guns and drugs. After this incident he made the choice to stop. In 2015, Thomas moved from Flint to Houston, Texas after being released from probation for the gun and drug charges. In Houston, he found a job at the United States Postal Service while continuing to rap in his free time. Career In 2019, he released the projects ''God Blessing All the Fat Niggas'' and ''STD''. On June 14, 2020, Thomas released the single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo G
Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles " Finer Things" and "Pop Out" (featuring Lil Tjay). His debut album '' Die a Legend'' (2019) peaked at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Bartlett's second studio album, '' The Goat'' (2020), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and charted ten singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. His mainstream success continued with his third studio album '' Hall of Fame'' (2021), which became Bartlett's first chart topping album and included his first number-one single " Rapstar". Early life Taurus Tremani Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago, Illinois, to Taurus Bartlett and Stacia Mac. Mac, a former property manager, serves as Bartlett's manager. He grew up in the Marshall Field Garden Apartments, which was across from the Cabrini–Green Homes. He is the second of four chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flo Milli
Tamia Monique Carter (born January 9, 2000), known professionally as Flo Milli, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence after her songs " Beef FloMix" and " In the Party" went viral on the social media platform TikTok, eventually leading them to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Afterwards she signed a recording deal with Justin Goldman's '94 Sounds and RCA Records. Flo Milli released her debut mixtape, '' Ho, Why Is You Here?'' (2020), to critical acclaim. The mixtape earned an entry on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was placed on the list of the '200 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time' by ''Rolling Stone'' (2022). She was also nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards. In July 2022, she released her debut album ''You Still Here, Ho?.'' Early life Tamia Monique Carter was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Her birthday is January 9, 2000. She wrote her first song at 9 years old, and began rapping at age 11, forming r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moneybagg Yo
DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope Records. His first two projects to debut in the Top 20, '' Federal 3X'' (2017) and ''2 Heartless'' (2018), debuted at No. 5 and No. 16 on the ''Billboard'' 200, respectively. His third album, ''Time Served'', debuted at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in January 2020, while his fourth album, '' A Gangsta's Pain'', was released in April 2021 and became his first chart-topping project. Early life Moneybagg Yo, whose real name is Demario DeWayne White Jr, was born on September 22, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee to a single mother. He is the oldest of three siblings and was raised in the Frayser neighborhood of North Memphis. According to lyrics in his song "''Struggle''," Moneybagg Yo had a difficult childhood where his mother served as b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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