In the animal kingdom, the giant panda is a symbol of resilience for all animals on the brink of extinction. In the unforgiving world of hip-hop, Giant Panda is a symbol of remembering traditions without forgetting progression. The story of Giant Panda starts on the playground of a Seattle elementary school where Maanumental and Newman quickly bonded through their love of comic books and hip-hop tapes. Years later, Newman would venture to L.A. where he would meet Chikaramanga while attending college.