Growing up in the small town of Brownsville, Tennessee, South$tar Payne always had the dream to become a major artist. In high school, he wrote poetry at first and had several other talents such as drawing, hustling, sports and taking care of his siblings. In 2011, South$tar recorded his first song "Hit The Pedal" under his former name, "Yung South". Nine years later, he has made an impact on the 731 area with his music.