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Markell Kheyon Newton (born February 7th, 1992), better known as Kell$ is an American hip-hop recording artist from Goldsboro, North Carolina. Kell$ has been rapping since the age of 9, but started taking recording serious at the age of 19.His music is inspired by rap, hip-hop, R&B, blues, and jazz. He states that he listens to all music but his inspiration is the early southern trends of rap (i.e. Houston -DJ Screw) as well as the modern sounds in today's era. His favorite artists that he looks up to are Nas, Jay-Z, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, DMX, Wu Tang Clan, UGK, Outkast, and many more. Kell$ is one of the founding members of LMH Music Group. Kell$ is known for his lyricism as well as his creativity and originality. He's currently independent climbing his way into the international spotlight.