Ryze Hendricks, born Walter Hendricks III in Buffalo, New York, is a multi-talented Hip-Hop artist, actor, and content creator. Testing the music industry waters at just nine years old, his career truly began during a talent show at Kentucky State University, where his performance sparked a campus-wide buzz and anticipation for his debut mixtape, Certified Artist. After graduating, Hendricks moved to the New Jersey/New York City area to further his ambitions, winning talent shows and building a global fanbase. His viral Weird Bars series on TikTok has amassed him 8 million followers, leading to collaborations with iHeartRadio, Jackass Forever, and more, cementing his place as a creative force in entertainment.