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Pine Bluff, AR, USA

Deshawn Thomas, was born, December 13, 1987, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. While growing up in Pine Bluff, Deshawn grew to love music, especially rap music. Some of Deshawn’s influences include: OutKast, UGK, and Tupac Shakur. These rappers inspired Deshawn and a few friends to start their very own group, FamSquad. As a founding member of the group FamSquad, Deshawn developed his rap and music skills. Their slogan: “Team No Sleep”, made an impact on the city of Pine Bluff. Representing the group’s work ethic; no sleep until the job is done. They often performed for local clubs and surrounding areas. Deshawn is grateful for his beginnings with FamSquad. Life for Deshawn has not always been sunshine and good times. He endured unbelievable loses. The first lost occurred when his brother, Allen, also known as “Slab”, died at the age of 29. Almost a year later, Deshawn would lose another brother, Cedric, also known as “Spaz”, he was 21 years old. After these two loses Deshawn was heartbroken.