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Robert Thompson (born 5 June, 1991), better known by his stage name Lofty305 or simply Lofty, is an American rapper, artist and producer from Miami, Florida. He is the younger brother of Ruben Slikk. Robert has been an active member of the Miami based rap group Metro Zu along with Ruben; together they have released multiple albums. He is known for his cartoon-like drawings and paintings that feature a multitude of creatures, many of which are inspired by the TV show AAHHH!!! Real Monsters.

Personal Background
Thompson grew up in Miami, Florida with his older brother Ruben and his sister. As a kid, he frequently watched Nickelodeon TV shows, which much of his inspiration for his artwork later in his life stemmed from. In December of 2012, Robert attended Art Basel in Miami and painted a Lamborghini, which attracted local media attention.

He also played a key role in ensuring Ruben Slikk's early release from prison. Soon after the arrest, Robert tapped into their fan base to prompt a widespread usage of the phrase "FREESLIKK," including it on t-shirts, hats, and other items of apparel. He also obtained donations that went towards paying Ruben's legal fees, as well as taking it upon himself to begin a record label, Posh Gang Records, and a partnership with Sizocks to create socks and t-shirts featuring Ruben Slikk. He also partnered with Otoro Tapes to produce cassette tapes of their popular albums.

Affiliation with Metro Zu
Two childhood friends of Robert's, who go by the stage names of Freebase and Posh God, eventually joined him and his brother Ruben to create the rap group Metro Zu. Their group rapidly gained popularity in Miami, and soon thereafter their presence spread internationally in 2012 when Ruben Slikk toured in Brazil and released three mixtapes during his stay there.

Metro Zu's influence reached farther than the east coast, and soon they found themselves being interviewed by VICE and various other magazines and outlets.