Simon Mustafa is a Milwaukee native emcee & entrepreneur. Simon was raised on Milwaukee’s north side, an area of the city that is often prone to violence, but also home to many of the city’s Hip Hop talent. Simon’s preparation for his journey into the world of Hip Hop began at a young age, when he found an interest in Hip Hop music, and later developed an interest in the written word and began writing his own thoughts and feelings. His main motivation for immersing himself in Hip Hop and writing was a need for his voice to be heard. Being the youngest of three children, he often felt he wasn’t being listened to, and Hip Hop gave him an opportunity to share his thoughts, feelings and opinions in a different way that allowed him more freedom than he felt he had previously.
Simon Mustafa has been greatly influenced by other Midwest artist including Kanye West, Saba, IshDarr & WebsterX. He is part of a young, talented group of emcees that has made Milwaukee a hotbed for Hip Hop talent in recent years.
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