Lil Skex

Olamide Mihlali Blessing Arowosegbe known as <a href="spotify:artist:2pGzScvk5BErkmralYnaIo" data-name="Lil Skex">Lil Skex</a> is a talented artist hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. Born at Parklane clinic on September 3rd, 2004, Skex is the first child to be born at the clinic on a Friday. Raised by a South African Xhosa mother and a Nigerian Yoruba father, Skex has experienced a diverse upbringing, moving around frequently and living in both dangerous and safe neighborhoods. Despite this, Skex has managed to find inspiration in the criminal activities he has witnessed.

Skex&#39;s love for music began in 2009 after the death of <a href="spotify:artist:3fMbdgg4jU18AjLCKBhRSm" data-name="Michael Jackson">Michael Jackson</a>, who he idolized for many years. Lil Skex had five different DVDs of Jackson, and was also inspired by the artists his father would play, such as <a href="spotify:artist:1ZwdS5xdxEREPySFridCfh" data-name="2Pac">2Pac</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5me0Irg2ANcsgc93uaYrpb" data-name="The Notorious B.I.G.">The Notorious B.I.G.</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6DPYiyq5kWVQS4RGwxzPC7" data-name="Dr. Dre">Dr. Dre</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:7hJcb9fa4alzcOq3EaNPoG" data-name="Snoop Dogg">Snoop Dogg</a> Dogg. Skex&#39;s grandmother also played a significant role in shaping his musical taste, introducing him to artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:5a2EaR3hamoenG9rDuVn8j" data-name="Prince">Prince</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3gMaNLQm7D9MornNILzdSl" data-name="Lionel Richie">Lionel Richie</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:2Mu5NfyYm8n5iTomuKAEHl" data-name="Ms. Lauryn Hill">Ms. Lauryn Hill</a>.

Skex&#39;s biggest inspiration is life itself, and he aims to share his thoughts and emotions through his music to help others get through their days. He is also deeply inspired by his late grandmother, who continues to be a source of inspiration for him.