Born Tristaun Darius Johnson , But Goes By The Stage Name F.O.E Mafioso ; Raised In Asheville NC From a Child Up . He Started Music At A Very Early Age Of 8 Writing & Reciting His Poetry To His Mother Nieshea Johnson . Maafioso Comes From A Dark Past Which Is What Inspires His Music , From Struggling & WatchinG His Mother Go From Public Housing To Public Housing He Was Moved In With His Father . He Was A lot At The Time For His Mother To Handle With His Mom Being a Single Mother Raising 3 Boys She felt it was The Best Thing For Him . Which Didn’t Turn Out To Be The Best But Through The Dark Times With His Father He Struggled With Lack Of Love , Lack Of Support ! He Was Misunderstood & Sometimes Even Mentally Or Physically Abused , Not Knowing It Would Only Make His Music Better & Mind Stronger.