Lil' Rick, who is fast gaining the reputation as the "best all-around unsigned hip-hop artist in the game, has already turned down record deals that were not serious enough. He earned this reputation with an unusual ability to create songs. He is a a "song maker". He creates complete songs that are entertaining. "Lil' Rick" aka "Ricky Ruckus" was born in Washington, DC September 18, 1983. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1996. He earned the name "Lil' Rick" from his father Big Rick and "Ricky Ruckus" from his furious rapping method. His masterful mic skills and "in your face" attitude come from the many battles this young rapper was challenged with.

He started rapping when he was a young boy listening to the radio. As a youngster he used to rap with his cousins. He has continued to mold his style as he has grown.

Lil' Rick became serious about rapping while attending junior high school. At the same time DJs took notice and started giving him radio coverage. With that, came challenges from ot