The year is 1983. On the cold day of Jan. 18, Willie johnson came into the world kicking and screaming. the docter didnt even have to spank him. This was the 1st sign of greatness. born and raised in the heart of east new york brooklyn, he came up in a single parent home. being his mothers only son, she tried her best to keep him close and safe. but over the years willie developed a thirst to learn that home couldnt quench anymore. as his mothers grip began to loosen the outside lifes grip got tighter. spending more and more time in the streets than home. willie found comfort, trust and loyalty in a handful of friends. moving as a tight unit, they dubbed themselves “The Baker G.O.Ds”aka the “Tripod”. Since the early stages of his life, Willie always had a love for music as well as poetry. it was only a matter of time b4 he would combine the 2 and find his true calling, Rap. it was at this point in his life when he began to go by the name haylo. performing at local parties and events, haylo began to perfect his craft and quickly realised that music was more than just a hobby 4 him, it was a form of therapy, a release from his everyday struggle. he took up classes at IAR to become more familar with the studio enviorment. it was here where he ran into the man who would later become the driving force behind the whole fallout movement. From their 1st session Haylo and D boards both believed that it was more than a coincedence that they were brought together, and began

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