Ever since Backland swept the 2002 Freestyle Friday competition on BET's "106th and Park," his life has been much of a roller coaster ride.
Backland, is the founder and C.E.O. of Block Boy Music. His climb to fame began at the age of 8 when he would rap over the PA system at his elementary school. This led to talent shows and then to making music with his friends in Walbrook Junction. View More...