Biography

To most 14 year old boys the idea of being on stage with Lil Flip, Alicia Keys, Marcus Houston, Monica, Da Brat, Choppa and Mike Jones is only a fantasy. To KAYO 13, it has already been a reality.
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Not only has this 14 year-old entertainer shared the stage with these superstars, but is the hardest working kid in Show Business.
KAYO 13 might only be 14, but his immense sound and youthful energy combined, create a powerhouse rapper waiting to be unleashed on Americas youth. KAYO 13 is the King of the Kids, Speaking the truth.
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"y'all speak for the adults, I speak for the youth".
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Kayo has graced the stages of several high schools, malls, in addition to many local Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and other community recreation centers in Texas. KAYO 13 won a trophy and cash prize at the $5K Hip Hop Hunt Show, and has performed at numerous talent shows beating almost every adult artist he has competed against. From Houston, to Ennis, to Waco, to Atlanta, to Miami KAYO 13 has performed on countless stages and moved many crowds.
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His most favorite shows were at the NBA Hoop-It-Up Summer Tournament in Dallas and at the NFL Experience in Houston. Just like most young boys at his age, KAYO 13 is an avid sports fan.
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The one show that he appreciated the most was at the Old School Hip Hop in Houston, because he had a chance to perform on stage with pioneers such as Special Ed, Doug E Fresh, and Dana Dane, just to name a few.
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"These rappers paved the way for kids like me", he says sincerely. The show that stands out the most was at the Skatium in Arlington, because he got a chance to open up for one of his favorite rappers Lil Bow Wow.
No disrespect to anyone, but I am not trying to be like Bow Wow, I am trying to be like me, he says. KAYO 13 is continuing to develop his style on a journey to becoming a more rounded artist.
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Giving back to the community is extremely important to KAYO 13. His performance at countless benefits and charity events is an example of this; Scottish Rites Hospital, Six Flags Amusement Park in Arlington, Buckner Childrens Homes in Dallas and many more. KAYO 13 stays busy performing at community events such as the Malcolm X Festival, the Kwanza Fest with Alicia Keys and Paul Wall, in addition to the Dallas & Okalahoma Juneteenth Celebrations which pull in thousands of people.
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KAYO 13 not only has quite a buzz down south, but also within the Music Entertainment Industry performing at the 2006 Urban Network Entertainment and Marketing Summit in Palms Springs, the Jump Off in Atlanta, the Black Ebony Tie Tour, and at Greg Streets Car Show in Dallas, where he shared the stage with top-notch artists like Nelly, Jeezy, and Rick Ross, just to name a few.