Enormously popular rapper and emcee who created the Rico Story trilogy. He had a large social media presence on
Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and SoundCloud. His real name was Derek McAllister.
Before Fame
He uploaded a song he produced for The Rangers called "She Coo Wit That" to his self-titled YouTube channel on
December 14, 2011.
Rise to Fame
Initially successful as a producer, he sold beats to artists like Gucci Mane and Meek Mill.
Impact
Speaker Knockerz is credited with influencing a generation of melodically inclined rappers, including Lil Uzi
Vert, Kodak Black, and Roddy Ricch.
Death
He went missing for 3 days and was tragically found dead in his home at the age of 19. The coroner determined he
died of natural causes (a heart attack) with no signs of foul play or drugs.
