Shazam (rapper)

Deaundre Jamar Adams (born May 27, 1971), better known by his stage name Shazam (stylized as $hazaM), is an American rapper, music producer, songwriter and actor. Originally starting out as a jazz bassist, Adams began rapping in 1992, releasing several mixtapes in the area. He later achieved fame as part of the alternative hip-hop group OKC Circus, before going in a more "pop rap"-oriented direction with his mainstream solo work.

Early life
Deaundre Jamar Adams was born on May 27, 1971 in. He was raised by his single mother in, where he attended.