Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Trivia:
His parents made sure he and his siblings were all born United States citizens, but he was raised in Dakar, Senegal. Met Wyclef Jean of the Fugees while working at a Jersey City barber shop during high school; appeared on the Fugees' 1996 album The Score. Served three years in prison for car theft. Released debut album, Trouble, in 2004. Founded the Konfidence Foundation, which works to improve the lives of children in Senegal. Has two clothing lines (Alianune and Konvict Clothing), his own production company (Konvict Muzik) and a record label (Kon Live Records).