DA Smart AKA The Black Terror" one of Chicago's trendsetter's in gangsta rap industry. DA Smart was raised for roughly 14 years in the Robert Taylor homes @ 4950 s. State st.; also known as "Vulture City"; on Chicago's South Side- one of the city's toughest & poorest neighborhoods during the 70's, 80's & early 90's. Growing up during these times in this type of neighborhood, DA learned very quickly how to survive the street life by using his gift of music