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Kansas City has its share of popular rappers, including Tech N9ne and Amira Wang — but few of them are middle schoolers. This local fifth-grader is making kid-friendly rap music that’s just as cool as the adult stuff.

He may not be a household name in his hometown yet, but The Pradagy wants to share his Kansas City roots with the hip-hop world. After a decade hiatus, he’s hoping some recent successes could help him do just that.

Meet two rappers who prove it's never too early or too late to take that first step on a musical journey.