Dublin rapper KhakiKid (born Abdu Huss) grew up as the middle child in a working-class household, developing an early awareness of his surroundings and identity as an Irish-Libyan outsider. Influenced by UK grime via Channel U—particularly artists like Chip and Skepta—as well as US rap icons such as 50 Cent and Eminem, he began writing music at just 12 years old, already drawn to lyricism and technical skill. Coming of age during the Tumblr and SoundCloud boom
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