Funolo aka Forty Tha Shel-Don offers a unique blend of coccy wordplay and honest views of current social issues. Born in Detroit, Michigan he grew to love music as it provided guidance through the streets, One could say music was a father figure to him. He bounced bac and fourth between family members due to his troubled youth, landing him in Virginia Beach, Virginia. There he would sharpen his skills and become a street legend as he was mentored by Crownlife ent. He currently is seeking distribution for his imprint Holla Foward Publishing. When asked about hip hop's current state he replies "Fuc rap right now, I'm trying to improve our way of thinking, get us out the hood, not just finance wise but also mentally. Dont get me wrong, niccaz gon be hood forever, but its time to start investing and opening up corporate doors word!" Forty Shlz has a promising future with rap or without it. He currently runs and owns 6 businesses ranging from real estate and exotic cars to several websites. True meaning of a hustler.