User:Chizoba Ofokansi/Korleon (rapper)

Korleon is an American rapper, born Madison Blackmon September 30th 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi. His raw talent and love for hip hop has landed him a spot to become the music industry’s newest phenomenon. His passion for rap was inspired by The Notorious B.I.G. at the tender age of 15. Now in his early 20’s, Korleon has evolved into a skillful rapper who connects with his fans through his clever lyrics. Korleon

Early life and career beginnings
He has always had a deep love and respect for the true art of hip hop and stays committed to staying authentic by never writing down a lyric, but rather free styling to the beat on the music and keeping it in his head. Korleon grew up in a very political household where both of his parents are attorneys. They encouraged education and knowledge but his life was split between two different worlds that included the street life. His promising young life allowed him to graduate high school early at age 15. This amazing accomplishment permitted him to complete college by the age 19 with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. Although his youth offered a life full of opportunities, he still remained associated with the Mississippi drug world. However, after seeing enough of the the turmoil and battling between the two worlds, Korleon made a life changing decision in 2008 to leave the drug world behind and move to Atlanta to focus strictly on his music career.

MUSICAL CAREER
Korleon’s career includes musical collaborations with rap artists Lil Boosie, Playaz Circle, Oj Da Juice Man and Bohagon. The result was a catalogue of underground hits that made the streets hungry for more. He has also opened shows for Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy Young Gotti, Lil Boosie, 8ball and MJG, and UGK just to name a few. Korleon has teamed up with Legion of Doom Record Breakers to release a series of Get Rich & Die Later mix tapes as well as HoodRich Entertainment’s Black Bill Gates for the mix tape entitled the “M Files”. Through his music and his digital media presence, he has created a strong following in the southern regions such as Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Texas. In addition to being the rap games best kept secret, Korleon is also a business man. He is the founder and owner of the record label Richboy Entertainment which was established in 2002. Although he is busy preparing for his first major LP, you will still find Korleon promoting a plethora of mix tapes from Richboy Entertainment. His label already has secured its first two artists, Gutta and World (a hip-hop group) and Bambino, the Golden Child. Both are from Mississippi and have had the opportunity to open for artists such as Scarface, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. Korleon is also the owner of Rich Boy Studios I and II in Mississippi and Atlanta.

MixTapes
Southern Ambassadors I Southern Ambassadors II

REFRENCES
Korleon Official Website Korleon Official MySpace Korleon on DatPiff Korleon on Facebook Korleon on Twitter