DuRu Tha King

Duru Tha King, an American rapper from Charlotte, NC, has locally made waves with tracks like Corrupted, New Charlotte, and Planet High. Raised by his grandmother due to his mother's drug addiction, Duru describes his childhood as normal but rough, instilling in him the value of hard work.

For Duru, Hip-Hop served as an escape from inner-city life, allowing him to express thoughts creatively. Recognizing music's potential for positive impact, he viewed it as a path to an honest living. Influenced by Tupac Shakur, Duru aimed to make a mark in his community. The city of Charlotte, both positively and negatively, shaped his style, with the local hate fueling his drive for success in the Hip-Hop genre.