Bless Picasso is an artist, songwriter, producer & entrepreneur from Portsmouth, Virginia. He is influenced by the sounds of the late '80s to mid '90s from Kool G Rap to Nas. The emcee has unique lyricism, style, and content that is recognizable throughout his music. He's a true hip-hop historian who not only has the talent to compete within the industry but also has the knowledge of hip-hop culture. Bless Picasso aka "Peko" aka "Don Gafari" has the illest pen game which separates him from the rest. His ability to paint a picture that nobody else paints has earned him the title of a legend in his hometown of Portsmouth. Bless has performed in every major club in the Hampton Roads area, as well as several venues along the East Coast spanning from New York to Miami. In 2004, Bless Picasso faced a near-death experience when he was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn's disease. He received four blood transfusions but never lost his passion for creativity. Bless remained determined that the world would hear his music. He has collaborated with several artists outside of his Black Pentagon (BPE) crew such as Kool G Rap, Big Twins, Elzhi, T.F, Willie The Kid, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Daringer, Wu Syndicate, Camouflage Monk and several international artists...And bodied each project! His ambition, dedication, consistency, and drive has earned him fans from all around the world!