DMT THE Rapper (rapper)
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DMT The Rapper | |
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| Birth name | Marquis Maurice Taylor |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper and Songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Website | www.DMTtheRapper.com |
Marquis Maurice Taylor (born January 29, 1990)[1] known professionally as DMT The Rapper, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is better known by his stage name Double MT when he started rapping at 12 years old. His name came from his initials followed by his birth name (Marquis Maurice Taylor) the name DMT The Rapper[2] came out around 2010 as an evolved stage of his career indicating the mature older version of Double MT. Although, DMT is a sort of drug that’s starting to get popular in this generation. DMT does have acronyms of its own. A mentor of DMT once said “Hey you know what DMT is when I look at you? Devastating, Microphone Trendsetter.” He then stated “When the hip hop game sees you they need to get devastated because you bring nothing but heat. Microphone is your DNA that’s what you go by. You never follow trends you seem to set your own trends when people are around you.
History[edit]
Early life[edit]
DMT was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 29, 1990[3] but started his career while growing up in Church as a kid to detain him from the streets of Detroit. He started out rapping with no curse words and performing at churches around the city. He lost his father before the age of 8 years old on New Year’s Day in the year 1998. DMT had a hyper disorder titled ADHD that kept him very active in schools, sports and outdoor activity. He found something called rap that allowed him to focus his attention and express himself with no consequences. He mastered that talent and used it as a tool for development. He eventually grew out of ADHD as he got older and started making different kind of music that really impressed his fans.
2012–present[edit]
In 2012 DMT The Rapper moved from Detroit to Atlanta to pursue his rap career. While approaching many obstacles as a 22-year-old DMT created the most amazing thing he never thought of. He had a son at the age 23 and put his career in the backseat to care for his little one. While the situation was very difficult to deal with facing that his son resides in Detroit, MI. DMT fought for legal rights to his son for joint custody and out of state parenting time and won the case. After the family issues were settled he began to continue following his career in 2015. Recently dropping his mixtape entitled “Perseverance” giving his fans a hard hitting selection of beats and rhymes they have least expected from the matured 26-Year-old Rapper he had become.
He appeared on the 2012 BET Blaze The Stage Competition[4] and took home an Award for Best Performance.
He has also established himself as a successful entrepreneur with his own Record Label Money Maniacs Entertainment. He has also appeared on the 2012 BET Awards Pre Show as BET Awards Next Big Music Star Winner. BET Networks[5] provided an opportunity for hopeful artists to display their talents on its Next Big Music Star Mobile Tour. After travelling to 5 cities, where hundreds of aspiring artists auditioned to be the BET Awards Next Big Music Star, the videos have been viewed and the votes tallied. The BET Awards Next Big Music Star is Marquis “DMT The Rapper” Taylor[6] of Detroit, MI. He received a round-trip and exclusive access to BET AWARDS 12 and will appear at the 106 & PARK Pre-Show[7] for his achievement.
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
| Title | EP details |
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| Work: Single |
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| We Going Up: Single |
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| Stamina: Single |
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| They Want Us out the City: Single |
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References[edit]
- ↑ Media, Acquire. "Jamie Foxx, Quentin Tarantino, Tyler Perry And Laz Alonzo Added As Presenters For BET AWARDS 12". Allmusic. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ↑ "DMT The Rapper - Perseverance". Topmixtapes. Acehalf. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ↑ Thomas, David. "DMT The Rapper". iTunes Apple. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ↑ Diaz, Evelyn. "Jamie Foxx, Quentin Tarantino, Tyler Perry and Laz Alonso to Present at BET Awards 2012". Bet. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ↑ Diet, Ouick. "LIVE ON JULY 1, 2012 FROM LOS ANGELES THE BET AWARDS 12 PRESENTS MUSIC THAT MATTERS". Gia On The Move. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ↑ WALKER, BRITTNEY. "2012 BET AWARDS PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED". Eurweb. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ↑ THOMAS, SAM. "DMT The Rapper". Reverbnation. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
External links[edit]
- Official website
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- DMT THE Rapper on Tumblr
- DMT The Rapper's channel on YouTube
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