The positive lyrics that rapper Kaboose brings to the rap game come from surviving a difficult childhood. His birth parents' divorce, an abusive stepfather, and a move from his birthplace of San Jose, CA, to northern Minnesota all drove the young Kaboose to look for solace in music. After being introduced to the Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. by his cousin, Kaboose fell in love with hip-hop. Although it was classified as "mild," a heart attack at the young age of 17 turned his head around and influenced Kaboose to strengthen his relationship with God. With more of a spiritual mes...