Born in Southwest Atlanta and raised in Decatur, Ga, Antonius Elder, aka Tony Bone, has been blessing the streets with his gift for over 15 years. Since the age of 10, he's been using his pen and paper to express his thoughts and experiences, then vocalizing them in rhyme. In 2005, Tony Bone began branding his name by releasing his first mixtape, “Tony Bone For President”, selling over 15,000 copies in the southeast region. He has released 6 additional projects since. His current mixtape, 'Tony Bone aka Hustle Simmons presents: Shut Up and Listen', stands to solidify his place in the underground music scene. 　　 　　The 26-year old rapper's creativity and attention getting performances have been called 'mind-blowing' by hip-hop critics and fans alike. His highlight performance at Atlanta's Encore Lounge left the packed crowd mesmerized and wanting more. Drawing inspiration from groundbreaking Atlanta artists, such as T.I., Tony Bone is motivated daily to be a master of his craft by giving 110% to being the best artist and entertainer. 　　 　　Tony has experienced troubles and life threatening tragedies that could have left him by the wayside. However, he has conquered his demons and found the spirit within to excel. With aspirations to extend his repertoire beyond rap, he aims to leave an impression on the world. In due time, Tony Bone aka Hustle Simmons, will become one of the top contenders in the rap game, and beyond.