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Michael Keith

Michael Keith
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The ATL crooner loves tattoos and admits adding body art is a hobby of his.

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As a solo artist, Keith says he isn’t worried about the competition because there is no competition.

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Keith’s single “No More Tears” reminds ladies that there are still good men out there.

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Keith stands tall and ready to take center stage with his solo project.

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Keith began to reap the fruits of his labor when Diddy signed his group, 112, after meeting the producer and performing an impromptu song outside of ATL’s popular nightclub of the same name.

R & B group 112 — Slim (Marvin Scandrick), left, Daron Jones, Mike Keith and Q (Quinnes Parker).

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At 12 months, Michael Keith shows he’s ready for his close-up and stardom.

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A 2-year-old Keith is all smiles.

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Michael Keith when he was 8 years old.

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In junior high school, Keith, then 12, formed a signing group with former 112 member Daron Jones and would sing around school and local talent shows.

Michael Keith pictured when he was 21.

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