Ill Payne is a Trinidadian born rapper who has been making waves in the music industry since 2008. He is known for his punchlines and lyrical ability; his unique sound blends hip hop with Caribbean island sounds, creating a unique and captivating blend of music. He is also a self-made business owner, having started his own record label and production company. Ill Payne has released numerous mixtapes and EPs over the cost of his career which he sold on the streets of Trinidad hand to hand selling thousands of copies nationwide. Now in the digital era he is replicating the same process online releasing many singles and Music Videos notably "So Different" & "Wasted Time" In 2019, Ill Payne suffered a great tragedy when his close friend Top Dog Strakes was murdered in Trinidad and Tobago. This event had a profound effect on him and he decided to pulll back from music to reorganize his personal life Payne’s grandfather is the legendary Calypso/Reggae Trinidadian singer Lord Laro from Jamaica who sang hit records like "Tempo" and "Corn Plum Plum" In 2023, Ill Payne released his smash single “Versace Down in Jamaica” which quickly became a hit in the Caribbean music scene. The song was praised for its catchy hook , entertaining lyrics. Ill Payne is continuing to make waves in the music industry and is set to release more music in 2023. Currently Ill Payne is hinting at an upcoming album called "Live Life Sucker Free"