Geno Dolla Billi aka Greg E. Randall Jr was born in Effingham, IL and raised in Chicago, IL. Coming up in the Gang oriented and drug war-torn streets of Chicago's Southside, Geno learned at a young age the importance of finding a positive outlet in a harsh environment. Heavily influenced by music at an early age, Geno was able to find his niche. He started singing at 6 writing poetry at 8 and rapping at 12. As a youth, he was in many plays and always had a love for acting. At 15 he left his birth state and moved to Ky where he began to venture out with his musical talents.The Chicagoan poet turned battle rapper, now known as a musical artist/songwriter/actor, Geno Dolla Billi brings a slew of lyrical punchlines, metaphors, and similes and combines them with a superb knack for storytelling, mix that with his melodic sometimes haunting vocals and you're in for a unique and lyrical experience. His acting background and stage experience help to magnify his theatrical roots and personify his on-camera skill set.