Darrel McKinney (formerly known as Young HoodChiano) is an emerging American Hip-Hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Now known as DaWeirdo, he brings a style of music based on real stories from the inner city neighborhoods of Chicago such as Englewood, where he grew up. He uses his experiences, through his lyrics, to speak out for individuals that are considered outcasts and have never had an opportunity to tell their stories. His creativity in the music industry has excelled his career to a broader audience where people from all walks of life can relate and understand his message. DaWeirdo uses his name and style as a symbol to stand for any individual that is seen as an outcast, different, misunderstood, and overlooked. As he stated, “We are creative people that are not confined by stereotypes, thinking beyond social patterns, and changing the world.”