June 2: Skillz Was Born. (1974)
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June 2, 1974 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Donnie “Skillz” Lewis was born in Detroit, Michigan. Skillz would grow up to: (1) relocate to Richmond, Virginia at a young age, (2) be inspired by RUN-DMC, (3) ghostwrite, (4) be known as Mad Skillz, (5) release 8 albums, (6) be the pioneer of the Rap Up and (7) have his own day in Virginia.
GEM: Comments will make your wallet fat. 🤑
“Probably make more money off your album than you”