K-os
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About
Canadian rapper who touches on themes of wealth, class, and violence in promoting what he calls a positive message.
Before fame
He lived in Trinidad from the age of 9 to 13, and surrounded himself with music to cope with the loneliness.
Trivia
His set his messages often in opposition to mainstream hip-hop, criticizing the glorification of violence and fame.
Family life
He was born Kevin Brereton in Toronto, Ontario, and styled his rap name k-os to mean 'knowledge of self.'
Associated with
Slick Rick was one of his musical influences growing up.
