Not to be confused with Soulja Boy, Souljah Boy was a member of Mo Thugs. Souljah Boy (born as Willie Lyons) grew up in a house of love and Christian principals. He was spiritually raised in church where he learned to play the drums. He was a music lover at a young age. He watched his relatives play musical instruments and sing and was brought up in a family of professional musicians. At the age of five, it became clear to see that Souljah Boy was destined to be an entertainer.