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Hollywood Turk Is the Rising Rapper Making a Significant Mark in the Hip-Hop Industry

Leaving his hometown in North Carolina with no job and only $250 in his pocket, rising rapper Hollywood Turk had nothing with him except a vision he was determined to pursue. That vision was to make a significant name for himself in the industry through his powerful gift in music. Today, he finds himself in the process of transforming that vision into reality as his tracks gain traction in various places, impacting listeners with his sick beats and impactful lyricism. 

Born on August 18, 1986, Hollywood Turk was raised by his parents in a Christian environment in Forest City, North Carolina. Growing up in a small city with very few job opportunities, he knew that exploring bigger places was the only way he could achieve his grand aspirations in life. At the early age of 12 years old, he discovered his talent in rapping. Inspired by the late rap legend Tupac, Hollywood began to venture into freestyle rapping. By 2009, he created his first track but never really became fond of it. Following his first attempt at making a hit song, he collaborated with his cousin K Slay and produced a song that took off. This marked the beginning of his career in the music arena. 

It was 2010 when the rap artist finally decided to move to California with his close high school friend TJ. Driving to California in TJ’s Mercedes Benz, Hollywood Turk carried only $250 in his pocket. For two years, they lived with TJ’s parents and slept on their couch before finally being able to get their own place.  Although this journey was filled with challenges, Hollywood Turk had his eyes on pursuing his dream in the industry.

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