Speaker Knockerz

Speaker Knockerz
Born
Derek McAllister Jr.[1]

(1994-11-06)November 6, 1994
Bronx, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedMarch 4, 2014(2014-03-04) (aged 19)[2]
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.[3]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2010–2014[4]
Musical career
Genres
Instruments

Derek McAllister Jr.[1] (November 6, 1994 – March 4, 2014), known professionally as Speaker Knockerz, was an American rapper and record producer from Columbia, South Carolina. He was known for his independent tracks which would gain traction on the video-sharing platform YouTube. Some of his biggest tracks include "Dap You Up" and "Lonely".[5] He was described by XXL as a frontrunner in the melodically-driven state of modern rap[6] and has been cited as an influence by numerous rappers.

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  2. ^ Drake, David (May 22, 2014). "Watch The Speaker Knockerz Video For "Erica Kane," the Last Song He Released Before His Death". Complex. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Rapper Speaker Knockerz Found Dead at 19". Billboard. March 7, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Jeffries, David. "Speaker Knockerz Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  5. ^ Wilson, Jim (December 3, 2019). "What it takes to be a modern rap storyteller". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  6. ^ High, Kemet (September 22, 2022). "These Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects From Rappers We Lost". XXL. Retrieved January 25, 2023.