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Birth name | Columbus Smith III |
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Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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Years active | 2009–Present |
Columbus Smith III, better known by his stage name Rahki (sometimes Rahki Beats), is a Grammy Award-winning American record producer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work with mentor DJ Khalil and acts such as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Currensy, Evidence, Schoolboy Q, 50 Cent, Domo Genesis, Lecrae, Aloe Blacc, and more.[1] In 2018, Rahki was the executive producer on Rejjie Snow's album titled, Dear Annie.[2] Rahki was also responsible for the cover artwork for the album, and his son contributed vocals to the opening song "Hello".