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A Thousand Cuts - Locksmith's first official album was a huge milestone in his career, helping him transition from the underground to the mainstream.(Photo: Landmark Entertainment)

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MTV's MC Freestyle Championship - Everyone wants to be a champion! Locksmith secured a championship at the MTV MC Freestyle Championship by displaying his lyrical ability in front of everyone. (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images) 

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Shout Out to Persia! - Locksmith’s ethnicity is half African-American and half Persian. Hopefully this will help him capture the international audience.(Photo: Getty Images) 

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Lofty Goals - Lofty Goals was a mixtape that displayed Locksmith's lyrical ability and gained him credibility in the underground rap world.(Photo: Landmark Entertainment)

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'How Sway?' - Even Sway knows about Locksmith's skills. After all, he's witnessed them first hand.(Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images) 

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The Locktape - The Locktape was one of Locksmith's earliest projects, which first sparked the interest of many hip hop heads worldwide.(Photo: Landmark Entertainment)

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Higher Learing - Locksmith is a proud graduate of UC Berkley. Who says rapper's aren't educated?

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Grind Time Now Battles - He gained quite a bit of popularity from his days of battling, where he faced off with rappers such as Dizaster and Daylyt.

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