Speaker Knockerz
Speaker Knockerz | |
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| Birth name | Derek McAllister Jr. |
| Born | November 6, 1994 Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 2014 (aged 19) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–2014 |
Derek McAllister Jr. (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". He was described by XXL as a frontrunner in the melodically-driven state of modern rap and has been cited as an influence by numerous rappers.