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Ace Hood
American rap artist Ace Hood, born Antoine McColister in Port St. Lucie,
Florida, in 1988, initially aimed for a career in professional football,
shifting his focus to music after a school injury ended his ambitions. He joined
a local rap group called Dollaz and Dealz and released the single "M.O.E." in
2006, promoting himself through local talent shows and open mic nights. In 2007,
a chance encounter with record producer and radio personality DJ Khaled led to
McColister signing with Khaled's We the Best Music Group label. His debut album
for the label, Gutta, reached number 2 on...
