# From Kid Rhymes to Eternal Beats: My Rap Journey Since Age 9 with I.O.U. What's up, world? It's your boy here, diving deep into the beats and bars that have shaped my life. If you've ever wondered what it's like to grow up in the rap game—from scribbling lyrics as a wide-eyed 9-year-old to navigating losses that hit harder than any diss track—this is my unfiltered story. I've been in the rap industry since I was 9, hustling through highs, lows, and everything in between. Along the way, I found family in the form of my brother from another mother, Matt Cory aka Lil T, and together we built something legendary with our crew, I.O.U. (Iowa Official Underground). Grab a seat; this one's personal. ## The Early Spark: Rhyming Since 9, Meeting Lil T at 13 It all kicked off when I was just 9 years old, back in the day when hip-hop was my secret superpower. I'd hide under the covers with a flashlight, jotting down rhymes about playground beefs and dreams of stages I...
