DC Flyz is an American rapper and recording artist known for his singles, albums, and mixtapes including “Gotta Grind” (2009), “From Da South” (2009), “Flexxin” (2012) and “Double Up”, (2013) a widely successful mixtape. 
 Synopsis 
 Rapper DC Flyz was born Melvin E. Key Jr. on August 6, 1991, in Washington, DC. Raised by his father and grandmother, the cards were seemingly stacked against him. Yet, deep within he knew he would rise above his circumstances and without excuse play the hand he had been dealt. 
 Early Life 
 The golden years of 2005 – 2007 served to widen the distance between the gloom of his past life and the life he had always desired. As a student at Camden Military Academy (South Carolina) DC Flyz was on a course destined for greatness. He was introduced to the world of sports—lacrosse, wrestling, soccer and varsity basketball. His love of “the beat” led him to the drumline where he earned his ‘cred’ as a fierce drummer. All seemed right in his world until a series of bad choices kicked off a downward spiral leading to his removal from the academy. Living the lyrics he raps, “Pain don’t last forever...keep fighting for what you believe in.”—he fought onward and with the help of his loving grandmother, he finally earned his high school diploma and continued his academic pursuits enrolling in two community colleges—