Brooks was born in Oakland, and grew up in the Fillmore District of San Francisco since the age of three.

[4] Brooks made his first rap appearance as an opening act for 2Pac and Digital Underground at the age of 12.

[5] In addition to a solo career, Brooks is also a member of the San Francisco rap group Get Low Playaz[6] with JT The Bigga Figga, D-Moe, and Seff Tha Gaffla.

[7] One of Brooks' most notable tracks is "Shock the Party", which samples Whodini's "One Love".

[8] The video for "Shock the Party" was filmed in the Fillmore district of San Francisco in the now-defunct Buena Vista Plaza East public housing towers, commonly referred to as OC (Outta Control) Housing Projects.