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Lil Keke, born Marcus Lakee Edwards in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 1976, is a foundational figure in Southern hip-hop and a founding member of the Screwed Up Click. He broke through nationally with the track Southside from the 1997 debut Don’t Mess wit Texas, and has sustained a dynamic career through the 2000s, 2010s, and into the 2020s. Known for his gritty storytelling, distinctive flow, and long-standing ties to Houston’s rap scene, Lil Keke remains a vital voice in Texas hip-hop.