Hot Midwest rap artist BRB Loopy born In East st Louis & raised in Lebanon, IL til the age of 8. Before moving to Cahokia, IL and now at 21, BRB Loopy has his eyes set on taking over the music industry. A major influence in his childhood was his father leaving him at 3 years old and only being in and out of his life. In addition to having to become a man at an early age, growing up in poverty and losing family members as a kid influenced BRB Loopy to get out of the hood and make something of himself. BRB Loopy was inspired at a young age in church when he realized his vocal talent and could even move people to tears with his voice. Gospel singer Meaghan Williams encouraged him to become a recording artist very early on. His favorite rap artist YFN Lucci motivated BRB Loopy to begin taking his music seriously. His beginning steps to success included being willing to learn, humble, patient. Loopy has been consistently working, becoming more and more versatile perfecting his craft.