Born raised in new York been writing since the 7th grade favorite poets are Saul Williams and Jim Morrison . Performed at damion Sinclair and various other functions attended suny purchase university. Love the out doors mountain biking love dancing to salsa and merengue music. Currently living in Columbia sc , I'm just trying to expose my work to the world piece by piece I write from the heart . I am also a member of phi beta sigma fraternity inc. I believe in elevating the youth they are the present and future , while I am here on earth I will give it my all everyday. Follow me on twitter diligent79 and face book dedrick Hilton. my real pen name is Diligent , Im the manager of Change Game Entertainment a group consist of poets , rappers and rock groups an alternative to the industry. I believe one should work hard to change the community that we live in and abroad.