Chris Johnson AKA Young Dunce was born August 17 1989 to the proud parents Paula Johnson and Frank Sims.He grew up and still lives at 61st and Jackson. His experiences growing up in the inner city have forged him into the provocative powerful force as the voice of the inner city youth.

Young Duce never gives up on what he believes in, goals he sets for himself he always achieves. In his youth he was curious about everything and asked questions about any and everything which gave him a knowledge base that he has used in his writing and rhymes. His mother is a essential part of his life. She has and is always there for him and his brothers through the good and the bad and supports him in all of his endeavors. His father has passed his tools of motivation to him and to never give up on his dreams no matter what others opinion may be. His father also taught him the importance of a true work ethic and how to get his hustle on.

Young Duce's career as a emcee began in the fifth grade performing in a variety of talent shows in elementary school. One of the highlights being a show featured on the local news for the Martin Luther King celebration.

He strayed away from the game for a while but never lost his passion. Young Duce has evolved from a battle tested D-boy freestyler into a lyrical master focusing on bringing attention to the struggle that the youth face, not only in the inner-city but as a whole. Being the youngest member of “The Brothers of Consciousness” Young Duce has his eye on the prize and is setting the Hip Hop universe back in alignment with the first of many projects “The sounds of the streets”