Slym Tony born TONY JEFFERSON from FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA Introduced to hip hop by listening to my dad play Kris Kross. It was 5th grade when I heard Goodie Mob soul food album and was sold on rap music My older Cousin Snoop rapped and he was our favorite rapper he showed us it was obtainable His skill and competitive spirit pushed us He's the reason why I grew to like Wayne and Jayz because of their Craft. Growing up in South Florida Surrounded by drugs and crime we used sports and music as a constructive outlet hoping one or the other saves us from the cycle of prison and death that we've grown numb too. Once sports failed after I couldn't reach the academic requirements to fulfill my college bball dreams I had to forfeit my scholarship to southern Virginia University So as I settled back in South florida I linked up with friends and formed various groups and made all kinds of music. Which caught the ear of Local celebrity Dj Sco of Hot 105 who took me under his wing for 2 or 3 years showing me the back doors and smoke and mirrors of the industry. While under Dj Sco I met his mentor the Legendary Wildman Teddy T Who taught me how to package my music and build my brand. I've opened up for local celebrities such as Ice Billion Berg, Billy Blue, Ball Greezy, and Brisco. It wasn't until I met Teddy T that I got my first paid performance. Seeing minor cash forced us to start taking it seriously. Bmi payments, shows, streams, and merch from skeemers-dreamers-vol-1.