Kayo Da Beast (Born Khalif Rashid Brooks) was born on December 17, 1991 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest of seven children. Early on Kayo faced a hardship that no child could be prepared for. At age two he and his siblings sadly suffered the loss of his mother. Not only did he lose his mother but also his father to prison which resulted in him being placed in foster care and was ultimately adopted and relocated from Philadelphia to St. Petersburg, FL. 
 In 2010, at age eighteen, Kayo Da Beast Was fortunate enough to find his talent with words. He began to record songs as a hobby, but over time it became a passion that today he is still pursuing full time. 
 Some of his biggest influences are Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, T.I., Jeezy, Drake, J.cole, Trick Daddy and Kendrick Lamar, and he is yet gaining more each day as he studies the hip hop culture. 
 With pure talent and skill that is still developing Kayo brings to the hip hop world a sound of Pain, Hope and Truth. He has stated that his name KAYO stands for "Knowledge Above Your Opression", and he "plans" to give the world hope through the knowledge he has gained. 
 Throughout the course of his career, Kayo Da Beast has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, making dozens of appearances. Kayo Da Beast has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both inspiration and role model.