MarShawn Stewart, better known as Pros8k or ShawnMadeThaBeat, has risen through the grind and grit of the underground to make his mark in hip-hop. Born in Akron, Ohio, MarShawn was immersed in a world where music wasn’t just a pastime but a way to survive and make sense of a tough reality. From a young age, he found himself captivated by the energy and rawness of hip-hop, with an older cousin, the streetwise “55bagz,” lighting the way and serving as his first taste of what music could become—a lifeline and a language all its own.

At just five years old, MarShawn was already rhyming to beats in his head, a talent sharpened through the challenging years that followed. Life moved quickly for him; at six, his family uprooted to Cleveland, where he got his first glimpse into a city with its own fierce character. But another move at ten took him even farther, to the rough streets of Broward County, Florida. Growing up here, he saw the hustle up close and learned the street smarts that would later feed his music. It was here that his parents, recognizing his raw talent, made a small but life-changing investment: a basic studio setup that became his sanctuary.

Though he had the skills, MarShawn initially saw music as a hustle, a way to connect, not as a career. But that changed in 2017 when he dropped his first single, “Flexing.” What began as a casual release started getting traction. Friends, local heads, and producers started taking notice, sparking something in him. For the first time, MarShawn realized his music was resonating beyond his circle. Driven by that recognition, he made a commitment to his craft, pushing himself harder, delving deeper into production, and shaping a sound that would be unmistakably his.

Today, MarShawn is known not just for his gritty lyricism and beats that hit like heavyweights, but as an artist who came up through the grind. Whether it’s his Hip-Hop or R&B tracks, his work is a testament to resilience and raw talent, a reminder of a journey that began long before the spotlight found him.