Mr. Lightuppp has been in and around music all his life. His mother is a stylist, and as a child he was on sets with Ice Tea, Aretha Franklin, Dennis Miller, NWA and more. M.A.R also interned at Def Jam under Richard Ford a.k.a. “Skane Dolla” in the A&R department, and also with Margo Wayne Wright and Mildred Delmota in the Video Production department. In addition, he went on the road with TI and Lupe Fiasco. 2010 – M.A.R began showcasing his talent and won Roc Nation showcase in Bklyn. Shortly after, he participated in a tournament hosted by 50 Mics, Def Jam, XXL, and The Source. He was crowned…