Born in Philadelphia. A.Ryder's influences growing up included Hip Hop Pioneers like Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. battling at the age of 12, motivated him to be more then just another rapper. High School is where (Simply-Unknown) the Weirdos met. if you never were thought of as "cool". a kid who was told they could never achieve. do what makes you happy and F*** anyone who doubts you ... more