About
Rapper and producer who first earned buzz in 2006, when his song "Watch How It Go Down" became an underground sensation. He has since released acclaimed albums like Politics as Usual (2008), G.O.Y.A. (2013), and More Politics (2016).
Before Fame
He grew up in the predominantly Latino city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. He began writing original verses at age 15.
Trivia
He wrote the song "Here in Liberty City" specifically for the soundtrack to the video game Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and the Damned.
Family Life
His real name is Daniel Carrillo. He is of French and Puerto Rican descent.
Associated With
He collaborated with producer Statik Selektah on the albums 1982 (2010) and 2012 (2012).
