User:Simplykenhefner

Ken Hefner - the self entitled "RAPtor" was born Xavion J.C. Niles in Harlem, NY on Hurricane Gloria September 27th, 1985. From a toddler, performing was a past time, his grandmother put him into commercials, music videos, and small roles in movies filed Xavion's early childhood. "It was just something I loved to do. I grew into my own as the years flew past and my voice, both verbally and musically, matured. I could "sang" as my family would say". At talent shows, at home, and family gatherings Xavion would perform and was a crowd pleaser but something was off. During his teens, he went through personal changes inwardly that at one point put him in a bad place. "I started writing stories. Fantasies to live in that were better than what I was living." Xavion's mother fell ill whiched caused him to seperate from his two younger siblings to and move to New Jersey while his younger sister moved to the midwest and his younger brother stayed living in New York. Writing became Xavion's escape and this was how he learned to express himself to others without speaking. As years went on, Xavion continued to mature and evolve as a person as we;; as his talents in the arts. I began writing poetry that became spoken word, journal entries that became songs, and finally...lyrics. 'I was "sickenin" as my girls tell me". At the end of 2009', Xavion felt the quality of music had decreased so much in the industry and he wanted to be the "hero" to save it. Donning a new "persona", calling himself "Ken Hefner: The Marvel Superhero", the self proclaimed "savior of music" is currently recording his first mixtape (serving as his LP) titled "M A R V E LSUP3RH3R0".   "Supposedly, there's no room for someone of my nature in the industry...but--I highly doubt that. If the world can be filled w/ so many negative influences in our music, I think there's room for some fun and positive music to be shared with others." Citing Kanye West and Lil Wayne as some of the earlier rappers he's been influenced by stylewise and lyrically, Ken Hefner is a strong supporter of the two hottest young MCS in the game, Drake and Nicki Minaj. "I'm a fan who's turned into a peer. I do what they do now and I love what they represent in music, determination to change things. You don't have groups anymore who you see supporting each other and rallying around one another in support of your craft, Young Money is doing that and I respect it." He says. Ironically, the lyricist has cited Nicki Minaj as one of his biggest inspirations. "Can Anybody Hear Me" is an earlier song from Minaj that I listened to and what she she was saying, her struggle, I related with and her success I wanted to emulate."