User:Tiko Major

Quintavius Montez Livingston (Born August 30), Better known by his stage name TIKO MAJOR (formerly known as YUNG GUTTA) is an American rapper and ghost writer best known for his video "YOU CAN" which appeared on B.E.T (THE DEAL). Tiko first rose to fame when he released two independent underground mixtapes (GRIND TIL I DIE;& WHAT THE GAMES BEEN MISSING) that went on to land him meetings with Def Jam's head of a&r Lenny S. & other power labels. In late 2006 Tiko signed with indie label STREET TALK ENT. founded & operated by Johnny "KASS" Thomas. Tiko grew up east of Atlanta Georgia where he was raised by his mother and father in a lower class City 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta also known as one of the most ruthless areas in Georgia during the 1990'S as well as being one of the most sought out areas for big name movie and film producers to create their next big movie projects. (In the heat of the night, remember the Titans starring Denzel Washington even current as rising producer Tyler Perry etc.) Also home to former NFL standout wide receiver Jake Reed & 4x pro bowler Dale Carter. Ellah English (Jamie Foxx show) Richard Stahl of the Baltimore Orioles "MLB", Mike Benton professional Basketball player. & Boondock of Insane Clown Posse. Being the second oldest of four children Tiko had to grow up fast & learn the ways of the streets alot sooner than most. At the tender age of 10 Tiko began to engage in rap/hip-hop.