His mother is a former English professor at Chicago State University.
He has produced songs for many different artists like Alicia Keys, DMX, Jay-Z, Commom and Mos Def.
In 2005, he was nominated for 10 Grammys — He ended up going home with three.
At the 2008 Grammys, he performed a song he wrote called “”Hey Mama.”” It was a special message to his mother about her death. In the song he mentioned seeing her in his dreams.
He moved to Chicago when he was 3.
He is signed to Roc-A-Fella Records.
His favorite band is Scottish group Franz Ferdinand.
He is an only child.
His mascot is a teddy bear, which has appeared on the cover of three of his albums.
