Elijah Saleem, also known as 12PRODIGY, has been rapping and writing since the age of 12. 
 He grew up listening to artist such as Kanye West, Mos Def, Jay-Z, and many others. As he got older, he began to find inspiration in artists like Logic, JID, and Denzel Curry. 
 Having grown in a household constantly playing hip hop, he has always found himself writing rhymes in his free time. He is known for his fast and intricate flows, as well as his hard-hitting delivery, working day by day to slowly but surely make it to the top.