Willie Jackson, known professionally as Willie the Kid, is an American rapper, songwriter, film producer, serial entrepreneur and tech investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Willie the Kid made his music debut as a founding member of The Aphilliates working closely with DJ Drama and Don Cannon. He is the younger brother of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate La the Darkman.
Willie the Kid appeared on both of DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz: The Album and Gangsta Grillz: The Album as well as Lil Wayne's Dedication 2 and Dedication 3 mixtapes. He released his debut album, Absolute Greatness, in September 2008 on Warner Bros. Records. He is lauded for his collaborative EP Masterpiece Theatre produced by The Alchemist in 2013.
Outside of his musical career, Willie The Kid is a burgeoning investor and serial entrepreneur. His business portfolio consists of a broad and diverse mix of lifestyle, hospitality, legal cannabis and tech ventures.
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