13IRTHMARK

13irthMark is a hip-hop/soul performer, songwriter, and recording artist born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1984 and a descendant of David Ruffin of The Temptations. Raised on old-school R&B, pop, and classic rock, he later moved to Sylvania, Georgia, where he discovered “gangsta” rap and began developing his own reality-driven style while playing percussion in the Screven County School band. He started writing music at 13 and recorded his first song at 17 with Wank Dawg Records. After high school, he returned to Fort Lauderdale and recorded his debut album, Diary On Tapes, independently selling more than 3,000 physical copies. Today, 13irthMark performs throughout the Southeast, participates in local media appearances, and collaborates with artists across the region, delivering sharp lyricism, an original sound, and a modern take on hip-hop without sacrificing substance or authenticity.

Last updated October 22, 2026