Kareem Abdulla Davis (born January 29, 1982), better known by his stage name Mansone Batez, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York.  With a solid fan base in the underground hip-hop community, Batez is known for his lyrical storytelling and passionate gritinfused delivery.  Doug E. Fresh, hip-hop pioneer and legend, has served as uncle and mentor, inspiring Batez throughout his career.  Fresh describes his nephew as an “incredible lyrical talent and showman with a style that has evolved but stayed true to the essence hip-hop.”
Batez formed his first group, The Hoodz, at the age of 15 with three childhood friends.  The group put out two singles and performed together throughout the tristate area.  Although the members went on to pursue solo careers, Batez was given a sample of what it is to be an artist and injected with a new found love for the craft and passion to perform.  He signed his first record deal, at age 18, with International Bad Boy Records, which soon became Blunted Records.  Batez was further developed, but never released an official album during his contract.  He did, however, gain valuable insight into the industry and afforded the opportunity to tour with respected artists such as Prince Markey D, MOP, Grand Daddy IU, and Original Flavor.

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