Alton Dorian Clark was born on August 2, 1984, on Dyess Air Force base in Abilene, Texas.

[1] His father was an airman in the United States Air Force which caused Dorian to move 7 times before he was 10 years old.

Dorian then moved back to Indianapolis and began to work on his second project with music producer Joey French.

[14] Every Scar Has A Story was co-executive produced by Joey French and featured comedian Rob Sherrell.

[16] Upon moving to Los Angeles, California for his music career, Dorian released the single “Don’t Sleep” on YouTube.

[17][18] Dorian collaborated with Def Jam signee and Indianapolis rapper Mark Battles for the "Don't Sleep" remix.

In October 2018, Group 82 received national recognition from the United States Chamber of Commerce for their economic success.