Desmond “Big Man” Thompson is a Chicago-born and raised rapper, singer, and songwriter from the West Side of Chicago. His love for music began at a young age, when he would rap and sing for his mother. Today, Big Man uses his life experiences, struggles, and growth as inspiration for his music. Through his authentic storytelling and raw emotion, he aims to create music that people can connect with while building his name through LYRICS BRAND MUSIC GROUP. Big Man’s musical influences include Mystikal, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, Dipset, Beyoncé, Usher, Jodeci, Jagged Edge, Pleasure P, and Cam’ron. These artists influenced his love for hip-hop, R&B, songwriting, and storytelling and helped shape the sound and style he continues to develop today.