I was born in 1979 in New Orleans and I started rapping in 1997 when aged 18. I hooked up with 2Face in 99' and he helped mold me into the MC I am today. At the same time I had a similar influence on him. I initially dabbled with a few names before becoming Crizmatik following a divine experience in 2000. My first recognition was when I won the Industry Image Award in 2000 after battling through 4 rounds. From 2000 through 2004 I won more than my fair share of battles nationwide, from New Orleans to Washington D.C. In 2002 I was on the verge of signing a recording contract with Jive Records, but chose not to sign the usual shady contract. In 2003 I opened for the late great Soulja Slim. Over the following year I performed at Twiropa, Tipitina’s, The Warehouse and Mustang Sally’s. 2004 was the start of Falcon Entertainment my own label.