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Born and raised on the outskirts of Area 51 near Las Vegas, NV, Elias Rivele aka MAD Genius grew up in isolation, without a father or mother.  Raised by his paternal grandfather, an ex-CIA agent and General in the United States Air Force, MAD adopted a lifestyle of hidden identity.  

MAD began developing his craft at the age of 16, pouring his knowledge, experiences, ideas and emotions into his writing. He often writes in allegorical fashion to reveal certain truths about the world to those who are willing to ponder his message. MAD wears a mask during live performances, interviews and in videos to conceal his identity—fulfilling a promise he made to his paternal grandfather to keep the family from exposure.

For the past 4 years, MAD has performed in the streets of Berlin, Germany before returning to the US to pursue his passion to deliver the highest quality records and visual content to his fans.  His style of music is allegorical, internal and complex. MAD pursues justice in the face of partiality both in life and his music. Purging injustices in the minds and hearts of listeners is his primary motivation. MAD often incorporates a diverse skillset in music videos and media content. A 3rd-Dan blackbelt in Aikido and certified Master in Escrima Serrada, MAD showcases such skills in his upcoming music video "Infiltrated Revolution" drill remix.

Real name ALONZO BENNETT III from flint Michigan born March 28th 1984 only child on his mom side, brother and sister on his dad side grew up book and street smart,full-time student at mott community college Majoring in music technology. al Bennett III aka AL BENNETT THE THIRD OR AL BENNETT THE MUTHAFUKIN THI3rd ,THE VERSATILE MONSTER. and that he is !! grew up LISTEN to n.w.a,ghetto boys, mc breed, Dayton family, wu tang clan,e40,ice t,2pac,big. His influences today is SPACEGHOSTPURP,ASAP MOB,JOEY BADASS, PRO ERA ,FLATBUSH ZOMBIES,KIDD CUDIE,CHANCE THE RAPPER AND LOGIC . RAPPING MAKING BEATS AND STAYING INDEPENDENT IS WHAT HE WANTS TO DO.....

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AL BENNETT THE THI3RD