[5] Labinot Gashi was born in Tripoli, Libya,[3] on October 4, 1989, to ethnic Albanian parents from Kosovo.
He spent his childhood in several African and European countries before settling in Brooklyn, New York City, at the age of 10.
[3][6] Struggling to pick up the English language, he turned to music to help ease his adjustment into society, and quickly became hooked to rap.
[8] His debut project, the mixtape Last of a Rare Breed (2011) was hosted by Erkman, and featured tracks with Nipsey Hussle and French Montana.
The album comprises 16 songs, featuring G-Eazy, French Montana, DJ Snake and Maxx Owa, among others.