Exclusive /w Devine Da Prince From Hip Hop Pioneer Group Pee Brothers

Lloyd Brown (aka Divine) was born in Harlem, New York in the St. Nicholas Housing
Projects. His mother is Margaret Brown. He attended Martin Luther King High School
along with Tito (Fearless 4), Pee Brothers, etc. An influential uncle of the Pee Brothers
attended IS 136. At the age of 10, he started rapping (1976) and entered his first party in
the year 1977 at the age 11.

Lloyd's family lived next door to the Pee Brothers and their uncle introduced him to them officially. From
that point forward, Lloyd's (Devine's) relationship with the Pee Brothers developed.

During this time he started doing battles in the neighborhood against other hot Emcees. His ability to crush
his competition got him attention from people in the community (St. Nicholas Houses). It was these
intriguing battles that got the attention of Mike N Dave who visited St. Nic from their Lincoln Projects home
offices. Eventually, Mike N Dave introduced him to DJ Darryl C, the Crash Crew, and many other
entertainers. Although Lloyd was the youngest of the Emcees, he did get his opportunity to rock the mic and
the rest is history.He has worked on various endeavors with directors, producers, and artists
including: Treacherous 3, Boogie Boys, Fearless 4, DJ Breakout and Baron, Ski
Jump and the Gangster 5, Rayvon & Johnny Wa, DJ Love Bug Starski, Hollywood,
Eddie Cheba, Kool Kyle the Starchild, Super 3, The G Brothers, Master Don & The
Death Committee, Jeckyll & Hyde, Kurtis Blow, Kool Moe Dee, Teddy Riley, DJ
Darryl C and the Crash Crew, Dae Bennet (Tony Bennet's son), Dave Kawaski,
Barry B, Doug E Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew, DJ Spivey, M7,DJ Easy Lee, DJ
Kev Nice, Kool Moe Dee, King Peanut, Bill Blass, DJ Ronnie Green, and others.
Live performances occurred at the world famus Apollo Theater, Harlem World,