Holt

Austin Holt (born January 9, 1994), commonly known by his stage name Holt, is a hip hop artist and songwriter from Windsor, Missouri. The definition of &#34;up-and-comer&#34; he is amassing a following locally and nationwide. Holt is one of the most prominent figures in the Missouri hip hop scene. Known as having a distinct &#34;teenage&#34; delivery and breathless rapid-fire style, Holt has performed alongside artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:7jNpkZ55HFuYxJo6q1qawG" data-name="CES Cru">CES Cru</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:4AhSXhHjT8wczTqerdcxpV" data-name="Twisted Insane">Twisted Insane</a>. His versatile skillset hasn&#39;t gone unrecognized, exemplified by collaborations with artists <a href="spotify:artist:4GeK0mQnyDs1J5KDZm6mZI" data-name="Darrein Safron">Darrein Safron</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:4qFYJ5Gbp4DpskZDJ7LtAa" data-name="Steven Cooper">Steven Cooper</a>.

Austin spent all of his childhood years in the small town of Windsor MO, 30 minutes from where he was born. 3 days after his birth, a nurse at GVMH in Clinton, had noticed something unusual about his heart rate. She recognized an apparent heart murmur and forwarded the message to the doctor. Austin was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect known as DORV. This medical condition required various, open-heart surgeries so he could lead close to a normal life.

Throughout his years in school, Austin was small in stature and had a hard time gaining weight due to his condition. Ridiculed by his peers, he was a common victim of bullying. With no clearance to play sports, he sought refuge in art. In 2008, he started writing lyrics with a close friend. Upon graduation in 2012, he was bombarded with health issues and took a vow to push his music to the next level. He is currently an independent artist.