Donte J 21 was born on May 5th 1987 in small town Texas. Donte was raised in Lufkin but now lives in Houston,TX clawing and fighting for his dreams. Donte at the young age of 5 had the dreams and insurance that he was going to be a star and have the fame aspect that has inspired so many and have been sought out by so many. Donte first began writing songs at the age of 12 with his childhood friend and co Grandkings member Brian Brown. Donte has been officially dedicated to his craft since the second semester of his Jr. year in high school hoping in freestyle session with school mates and spending more time writing rhymes in class than actually listening to the lessons. Donte's goal in music is to be the best!!! not just the best in hip hop not just in r&b not just in pop, country, or any other genre of music just the best ever! that is his mission statement