1998: While enrolled in the Ujamaa Black Theater for acting and dancing, he performed in five showings of the off-Broadway production, “The Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance”. He played the lead character’s son Little Sam where he also sang and danced.
1999: While in Jackson, MS, he participated in the NY Model Search Showcase. He was selected as one of the semifinalist to compete in Atlanta, GA where he was required to read scripts and walk the runway.
2001: Inspired by Lil Bow Wow he became interested in Hip Hop. In June, he performed at the LSG Skychefs Employee Appreciation Day Event performing, “What’s My Name” by Lil Bow Wow. In September, he enrolled in the WSCEC Performing Arts Studio’s stage presence class, wrote his first original rap and performed in front of a live audience.
2002: Performed with a local Hip Hop group, Nu World, as an opening act for Lil Romeo in Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC. Placed second in the “Touch of Class” Talent Show, winning $250.00. Performed at the WSCEC production ‘United We Stand” where he rapped three original songs. Competed in the “Apollo Kids Talent Search; was a featured performer at the Coca Cola Festival Talent Showcase and the West Fest in Charlotte, NC. Performed as the half-time entertainment at a MFL game in Concord, NC and preformed at various Elementary and Middle schools throughout Charlotte, NC as entertainment at their special events.
2003: Performed with a local singer, Ms. Frances, at the “Charlotte Shoot Out” held at Charlotte Latin School; Performed at the J-Love’s Talent Showcase at the Extravaganza Club in Charlotte and won 1st place in the Queen City Talent Show at the Cricket Arena-winning $2500.00. Began working with Funk Hop Production Company on his debut album. Performed at the Boy/Girls Club in Gastonia and the Junteenth Festival in Charlotte introducing his new dance the G-Walk and song by the same name. He participated in the “National Idol” Music Conference in Baltimore, MD, where he was selected as one of the top five rappers out of 45 participants. Competed in the “Rocket to Fame” Talent show in Atlanta. Completed production of his debut album, titled “Entering the Game”.
2004: Performed in the Dilworth Elementary School Variety Show in Charlotte, NC; Appeared as a guest on NBC’s “Midday Mississippi” in Jackson, MS where he performed his song “G-Walk”; appeared as a guest on Jackson State University Television Show “Rising Stars; Competed in Amateur Night at the Apollo-Kids”. Performed in the “Ears Talent Showcase” in New York & the Junteenth Festival in Charlotte.
2005: Performed in the production “Amazing Grace” put on by “The Children’s Theater of Charlotte”, he played the role of Raj; Performed at the “Stop the Violence” showcase in Shelby, NC and the Junteenth Festival in Charlotte; Performed on the Mother-ship Connection Cable TV show and Talent showcase in New York City; Performed at the Funk-hop Talent Showcase in Concord, NC; Performed at the Mid-Atlantic Conference Showcase in Charlotte, NC.
2007 Recorded theme song for the Charlotte Bobcats Mascot “Rufus Lynx”; Performed at Speed Street in Center City Charlotte, NC w/Rufus Lynx; Performed at the Junteenth Festival in Charlotte, NC. Performed his title song “Act a Donkie” at October Fest at Northwest School of Performing Art; and was the guest performer at NWSPA Fall Ball. He is presently a student at Northwest School of Performing Arts & attends The Children Theater of Charlotte, NC.
2008 Performed YMCA community event. Club Stir back 2 school bash; performed at Imagions Books for bite party. Charlotte’s MIDI Atlantic music conference 2009 Performed at a girl sweet 16. Performed with Queen City Bounce Squad old school block party at the Breakfast club in charlotte NC. Varies Parties around charlotte. Performed at a Big Brothers Big Sisters Showcase.
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