American rapper, record producer, and songwriter (1994–2014)
Speaker Knockerz
Born
Derek McAllister Jr.[1]
(1994-11-06)November 6, 1994
Bronx, New York, U.S.[1]
Died
March 4, 2014(2014-03-04) (aged 19)[2]
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.[3]
Occupations
Rapper
singer
songwriter
record producer
Years active
2010–2014[4]
Musical career
Genres
Hip hop
trap
Instrument(s)
FL Studio[1]
vocals
Musical artist
Derek McAllister Jr.[1] (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".[5] He was described by XXL as a frontrunner in the melodically-driven state of modern rap[6] and has been cited as an influence by numerous rappers.
^ abcdPierre, Alphonse (April 18, 2021). "Married to the Money II #MTTM2". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
^Drake, David (May 22, 2014). "Watch The Speaker Knockerz Video For "Erica Kane," the Last Song He Released Before His Death". Complex. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
^"Rapper Speaker Knockerz Found Dead at 19". Billboard. March 7, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
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