Shobiz514, born on March 31, 1990, in NDG, Montreal, faced a tumultuous childhood marked by parental struggles with addiction. After a brief time with his parents, he entered the foster care system, enduring physical abuse and bouncing between homes. At age 4, he found stability in Chateauguay but later reunited with his father, moving to Ontario before returning to Montreal at 9. Left with his drug-addicted mother, he endured various forms of abuse while caring for his younger siblings, facing poverty and relying on food banks. Amidst these challenges, Shobiz514 developed a passion for hip-hop on the Southside of NDG, below the tracks, where he honed his gritty flow and started writing about his experiences. He kept his verses private until the age of 28 when he connected with a sound engineer, sparking his journey into serious music production. Infused with an East Coast influence and inspired by artists like Tupac, 50 Cent, Papoose, and The Lox and others, Shobiz514's style is a unique blend of storytelling, captivating delivery, and hard-hitting punchlines. In 2021, he began performing, securing bookings and opening for notable names like Jeru tha Damaja, Onyx, and even Dave East in 2023 at Club Soda and various venues. Shobiz514's unique style, echoing East Coast greats, takes listeners on a journey through the streets of Montreal, where resilience meets rhythm