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Andre Hawkins (born March 11, 1988) is an American rap artist. He is also known as Da Ripper, a name he earned during his rap battles while still in high school, which he now uses as his stage name. Hawkins is part of T.U.P. (Time Up Productions) along with Killa K, Young Rip, and Pee. Hawkins was born in North Carolina and raised in Missouri. He is the youngest of three children. As a child, Hawkins would entertain family and friends, demonstrating his enthusiasm for arts such as singing, dancing, and acting. He began rapping and writing songs when he was 11 and studied chorus in middle school. In high school, Hawkins would make appearances and performances at local clubs and venues to showcase his talent. At the age of 16, he was a regular on a radio show where local MC’s would call in to perform. This gained the up and coming rap artist the attention of DJs and radio personalities such as J-Knicks, who invited him to his radio station where he would remain moving to Indiana in 2004. Time Up Productions consists of Da Ripper, Killa K, Young Rip, and Pee, who are all related. The quartet records, produces, and also performs.