Born Khalifah Macopson and hailing from the musical city of Los Angeles, California, Khalif, previously known as King Leaf, is a talented recording artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, mixing/mastering engineer, sound designer, music producer, and film composer. With a family tree rooted in music, including a grandfather who was a member of the legendary group “The Temptations” and a mother “Lateasha” who was a solo artist signed to Motown Records, it’s no surprise that Khalif started pursuing his passion for music at a young age.
At just four years old, Khalif was already jamming with the likes of the legendary Stevie Wonder and touching his first drum set. As he grew older, he taught himself how to produce beats, write records, record himself, as well as mix and master his own music, becoming a true one-stop-shop in the industry.
Khalif’s melodic style and innate musical talent have earned him recognition as one of the most gifted artists of the new age. His skills as an artist, producer, and songwriter have also allowed him to collaborate with numerous notable artists, including B.O.B, YG, Blxst, Desiigner, Dom Kennedy, Hit Boy, Travis $cott, Problem, Teddy Riley, Three 6 Mafia (Dj Paul), Gizzle, Amara La Negra, Bobby Brown, and many more.
With a musical genius that has been recognized by legendary mentor Teddy Riley, Khalif is more than ready to share his talents with the world.