Paul William "Sage" Francis (born November 18, 1976) is an American
independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is
the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records.Francis was born in
Miami, Florida, but grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. He is an only
child and grew up for most of his childhood with his mother and step
father after his parents divorced when he was young. He lived in
different parts of Rhode Island including North Smithfield and
Woonsocket, Rhode Island. His mom worked as a bartender and his
stepfather worked as a locksmith.Francis began writing and recording
original lyrics at age 8, being inspired by acts such as Run DMC and
Public Enemy. According to Artistdirect, Francis began sneaking out of
his parents' house at age 12 to participate in rap battles.Francis
received a degree in communications from Dean College in Franklin,
Massachusetts and a degree in journalism from the University of Rhode
Island.
independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is
the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records.Francis was born in
Miami, Florida, but grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. He is an only
child and grew up for most of his childhood with his mother and step
father after his parents divorced when he was young. He lived in
different parts of Rhode Island including North Smithfield and
Woonsocket, Rhode Island. His mom worked as a bartender and his
stepfather worked as a locksmith.Francis began writing and recording
original lyrics at age 8, being inspired by acts such as Run DMC and
Public Enemy. According to Artistdirect, Francis began sneaking out of
his parents' house at age 12 to participate in rap battles.Francis
received a degree in communications from Dean College in Franklin,
Massachusetts and a degree in journalism from the University of Rhode
Island.
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