KV Severallevels was raised in Milwaukee from the age of eight and began writing poetry in 2007 while incarcerated, drawing early inspiration from the works of Asha Bandele and Rudy Bankston. His poetry became both a creative outlet and a means of survival, eventually leading to publication in a respected prison anthology. Today, KV Severallevels shares his poetry at open mic nights across the city, bridging the worlds of spoken word and hip-hop. His upcoming poetry collection, Mandatory Release, reflects the complexities of freedom, struggle, and personal growth. Many of these poetic works also appear on his rap albums, Work Release and In My Own Way. As a member of the Freedom Gang rap collective and frequent host of the 414 Video Spotlight Show, KV Severallevels stands as a powerful voice in both the poetry and hip-hop communities.
