Chef Boyerdee grew up in Quincy, Illinois. He did a lot of performing in school. He grew up playing the drums at a young age and was an active drummer in his high school marching, concert, orchestra, and jazz bands. He also did choir and was in the musicals in high school. After struggling to find a music scene and a voice after high school, he moved to New York City on a whim. He was always writing lyrics and poems in his free time. He decided to take his talents to hip hop due to it being his favorite genre of music. He is currently working on a debut album. He is currently an independent artist looking to put out his genuine voice on all of his songs. Chef Boyerdee has plenty more to cook up.