iamDes's hip hop journey started at the age of seven, in Southern California. Growing up, he showed a strong love for poetry and music, listening to a variety of artists, from The Rolling Stones to Billie Holiday, and the list goes on He has performed with a number of different artists, such as Adina Howard, Waka Flocka Flame, E-40, hip hop legends: Slick Rick, The God Emcee Rakim, and more.