About
Born Derek Keith Barbosa, he is a rapper who co-founded the group Art of Origin and released his debut album Here to Save You All in 1996. He passed away in his home at the young age of 50.
Before Fame
He was signed by Warner Brother Records when he was 16.
Trivia
He is known for his use of multiple similes, puns, metaphors, and wordplay and is a member of the intellectual collective MENSA.
Family Life
He grew up in the Bronx, New York, and is of Puerto Rican and African American ancestry. For Father's Day 2020, he shared a photo with his daughters on his Instagram account.
Associated With
He has appeared on an episode of CSI: Miami with David Caruso.
