Tracy D Rucker

Male

Allenhurst, GA

United States

Profile Information:

I am an:

Indie Artist

Artist's or Band's Name

Tripple Knock Out 3.K.O /Diamond Quad Ent.

City & State

Allenhurst Ga

Country

United States

Music Genre(s):

World Music Rap/hiphop

Bio:

With the grit of David Banner, the crunk of Lil’ Jon and the swagger of LL Cool J, T.K.O.—Triple
Knockout—is a pound-for-pound champ ready to jump into the ring.
Born Tracy Rucker in Bartow, Florida and a child of a hardened military family, T.K.O. spent his
youth in tow traveling the world while furtively tuning an ear to music. By the age of 19, he had
lived in more than fifteen states, from the southeast to New York, and spent his most
memorable time outside the states in Germany where his father was stationed on two separate
assignments.
“Living in Germany was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I got an appreciation
for the culture; the people were kind and welcomed somebody like me—someone who
was completely different.”
This nomadic lifestyle didn’t afford T.K.O. any level of comfort or contentment in his
surroundings; a factor of his youth responsible for his lifelong, adrenaline addiction (his drug of
choice) and risk-taking drive. What it did allow him was to establish residency in music making.
He spent his every waking minute rapping and beating on anything in his path to tap into his
passion for drumming which (much like Pharrell) led T.K.O. to become a percussionist in a
variety of school music programs. Drumline along with legends such as Al Green and The
Supremes (the icons of his parents liking), and transitional living fostered T.K.O.’s strong sense
of respect for others and the desire to serve and protect those close to him.
“Being part of all them bands—concert, marching, Jazz, Rock—taught me that being part
of something is more than just showing up. You have to respect each other and work as
a team. It really opened up a loyal, protective side of me.”
While music fueled his mind and stoked his creativity, T.K.O. still ached for a more physical
outlet to annihilate his feelings of being a man of a different breed.
In a guy’s outing and an unexpected occasion, T.K.O. ventured out along side his cousin to a
local sparring match. A fired-up T.K.O. climbed into the ring and found himself a home. Time,
practice and the brawn of rock classics (by the likes Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Grateful
Dead) playing in the shadows shaped T.K.O. to be one of the “beasty-est” in his field.
Rather than use his animalistic, badass persona to elevate his own stature, T.K.O. selflessly
applied his energy and skills to become a mentor to today’s youth by joining forces with
Atlanta’s Gateway Center—an organization aimed toward ending homelessness—as an
Outdoor Therapy Wildlife Counselor. Teaching the enrollees priceless lessons in self-defense,
self-respect and personal conduct, T.K.O. encouraged the many children participants to
become responsible, well-rounded young adults during his two-year tenure.

“Having gone through a lot myself, giving back to the kids is a way for me to step out of
my comfort zone and step back into their circle---a place I’m familiar with. I’m reminded
of where I’ve been and where I’m goin’ and hope one day, they will do the same—lead.”
T.K.O.’s resume and work experience as a boxer and mentor is weighted with time spent as a
bodyguard and bouncer. As the “muscle,” his brute-like build proved to be his greatest weapon
and shield as the 6’3”, 240lb wall-like man came face-to-face with life and death ducking
punches and dodging bullets. While some may have bowed out, T.K.O. mustered his energies
to turn the experience to good, walk tall and stand with a fist.
In 2000, seizing every ounce of his being and street smarts, T.K.O. made the decision to shift
gears and set his sights toward a music career. Combining the physicality of boxing and the
intuitiveness gained as a bodyguard with his love of rhythm and rhymes, and his desire to be a
positive influence, T.K.O. speaks his voice with his music. Although the transition may not
seem the most obvious, he believes the career change was a natural progression.
“The similarities between what I’ve done and what I’m doing are sick. Boxing and rapping
are both a fight: your beginning has to be tight or else you’ll unravel before you ever get
to the end. Both are aggressive, action-packed, and interactive. So, you got to be light
on your feet when you do what you do. Be ready to move, and in either case, when it
comes down to it, words are a greater weapon (than fists)—in a fight and in song.”
Currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, T.K.O. is ready to go another round…and he’s not at all
concerned about being new to the game.
“Stereotypes don’t define you. You got to step outside those lines and be the person you
know you can be. Just because you’re from a bad neighborhood doesn’t mean you have
to sell drugs or be a thug. You have to push to shed that image. I’ve waited ‘til the right
time to come out the box, and I’m here. Being a rapper doesn’t make me a bad guy and I
aim to change the image. I’m really just a big teddy bear, but a bear that you do not want
to mess with.”
Just as the music of hip-hop greats Tupac and Biggie did for him, T.K.O. aspires to make his
music come to life for his fans by writing genuine lyrics that mirror everyday life, everyday
thoughts and capture just about everyone’s feelings.
“I want people to see something of themselves in my music. If they can own a piece of
what I’m saying, that connection will be there.”
A champion in athletics, the arts and human behavior, T.K.O. dedicates his physical and
artistic field of energy to the creation of a better world. In spite of his imposing frame and
intimidating presence, his formidable strength makes it undeniably clear there is beauty in
the beast. Tripplenockout.com

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