Is an American rapper from Tampa, FL. He was raised by his mother after his father was incarcerated when he was a child. Born in the projects of Oakhurst located in West Tampa, Lil Ken watched is mother struggle to make ends meet and provide for the family. His mom moved the family to a better side of Tampa so they could have more opportunities in life. Lil Ken took advantage of those opportunities with football and music. Lil Ken started rapping in 2018 about his families struggles, his love for fashion, and his everyday life. He now attends Duke University on a football scholarship, and is one of the hottest upcoming rappers from Tampa, FL.