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Alright, is everything good? Anything that needs to be added, removed, etc.?[Andre Parker]Name
Andre Alexander Parker III
Nickname
Dre, AP, AP3, or Ape (hates it, but gets thrown around)
Gender
Male
Age
23
Nationality
AmericanAppearance
Andre stands at about 6'4", his height usually the first thing people notice. The second thing people notice are his cool, gray eyes. He has short, black hair with tight curls and he usually keeps his hair hidden under a baseball cap or other hat. Andre has an athletic body, his muscles visible. Andre's least favorite feature on him would be the mark above his lip on the left side of his face.
As for clothing style, Andre likes to rock new and trendy clothing. Most of which is very expensive. He likes flashy, unique styles the most, always taking a risk. He likes to wear black and red colors the most on his clothes. He dresses like most rappers and hip-hop artists and feels most comfortable in these clothes. However, it isn't a complete surprise to see Andre in more "school" like looks. He has been known to wear dress shirts and pants while he performs.
Personality
Andre is Mr. Confidence. Confidence, confidence, confidence. He's full of confidence. He knows when he sounds good, looks good, and feels good. Of course he'll have his days where he feels like he doesn't look or sound too good, but that's rare. Andre can be aggressive with his music, always trying to spread his name around some way. He will not stop until he's a legend. Andre is also a bit of a flirt. He'll come off as sweet and kind first glance, but once he feels like a girl has fallen, he'll turn into Romeo. He isn't a womanizer, however, and respects women at all times. If he feels bad vibes of is told to back off, he'll respect the request.Music Career
Solo rapper and singer
Role
Vocals
Inspiration
Chris Valentine - A legendary singer around the same age as Andre. He's a role model as well as rival, always trying to one up Mr. Valentine.
Young Kidd (Alexander Kidd Parker) - Andre's older brother who died in a gang related shooting. Andre makes music to honor his brother and not disappoint him. Young Kidd is Andre's main drive to keep making music.Group Insignia
Coming soon...
Group Name
AP3 (as Andre goes solo, he just goes by his nickname)
Music Genre
Rap, hip-hop, R&B, and soul
Members
-Andre Parker, as the only artist (as of now)
-Nick Lane, as his manager
Extra InformationLikes/Advantages
Being a rapper as well as singer, Andre loves to hear rap and R&B. If he knows the song, he'll sing along. Andre can be seen singing more than rapping, liking R&B more than anything. Aside from music, Andre likes to stay active. Being tall, he excels at basketball and football. If Andre stayed in school and kept playing sports, he had a good chance at going pro. Andre loves California Bay Area teams, and will follow his hometown teams all the time (San Francisco Giants, 49ers, and Golden State Warriors).
Dislikes/Disadvantages
Andre is afraid of rejection and death. With rejection, he can become depressed and unproductive when major things are rejected (i.e., record label signings, music collaborations, himself with a girl, etc.). Andre can't stand the harsh reality of being rejected, so sometimes he'll avoid encounters to save himself a rejection. This has led to him missing out on things. With death, he can't stand to hear or see loved ones go. Andre can't handle deaths after the loss of his father and brother, so death isn't something Andre is too fond of. Criticism is a tough topic for Andre. He can understand some constructive criticism, if it's said in a nice and relaxed way. Other than that, he takes it personally. Andre is also prone to fight people. This has landed him in jail a few times.
Background
Andre hasn't had the best childhood. He was born into a very poor family in Fairfield, California that struggled to put food on the table. Andre grew up knowing the struggle, having to steal to survive and fight also. He looked up to his father, the man working three jobs to try and provide for his family. At around twelve years old, Andre heard his older brother rapping with friends after school. This immediately grasped Andre's attention and he rapped with his brother.
Andre and his brother, Alexander, were a well-known rap duo in the area. The two were the strongest bond ever, no one ever able to separate him. Sadly that changed when Alexander joined a gang in the pursuit of the rap game and money. Alexander neglected his family, disappointing his father and mother as well as hurting Andre's feelings. Andre decided to go solo, not really getting anywhere. At around 15 years old, Andre gave up rapping and focused on school. He seemed to have a set life with his 3.5 GPA and he was getting scholarships, too. This would no longer continue after a family crisis.
Andre returned to school one day to see his father held at gunpoint and robbed. His father complied and everything, even giving up the family necklaces he'd pass down to Andre and Alexander. Andre watched in fear as he saw his father being mugged. When he saw them finish, he thought it was all over. He was sadly mistaken. His father was then jumped, beaten down and left for dead. The group that robbed him escalated everything and killed Andre's father right in front of him. The murderers would then speed off in a car. Andre approached his father and tried to help, only to realize he was no longer with him. Andre was heartbroken, mad at the world, and lost. When Alexander learned about his father, he set out for revenge.
Andre followed his brother to find the killers. The two left late at night to track down the killers. Alexander knew who the guys were. They were members of a rival gang. As Alexander pulled up to the house the killers were at, he gave Andre one command: "Stay put and don't leave." Andre did not listen and got out the car in case his brother needed help. Alexander fought the group of 3, somewhat handling himself. The fight would turn sour as Alexander was stabbed. Andre yelled for help, alerting the killers and forcing them to leave. A bystander would call for help, an ambulance arriving shortly. As Alexander arrived at the hospital, he'd lost a massive amount of blood. Doctors worked hard to try and save him, but Alexander would die of blood loss.
Andre couldn't take this anymore. He became quiet, unproductive, and violent. His mother couldn't take the pain of losing a son and husband and the combined new attitude of Andre sent her over the edge. Andre's mother sent him to a new school and tried to get him out of his new found ways. This move was successful. As Andre was in his senior year of high school, 2 years after the loss of his brother and father, Andre began to make music again. He found music to be a stress reliever. Andre also discovered his voice, a new weapon added to his musical skills. Andre would master rap and R&B after graduating.
After high school, Andre was faced with a heartbreaking decision. Would he go to college and pursue a basketball career? Or would he go with his dreams and be a musician. After a long time thinking, Andre decided to follow his dreams. Surprisingly to Andre as well as his mother, Andre made somewhat of a name for himself. He met someone to manage him, Nick Lane. Mr. Lane was the same age as Andre and could connect more. Andre now performs in small venues in an attempt to make it big.Character Inspiration
Hopsin, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole
Character Theme
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I skimmed through it, and I'll properly look at it tomorrow.
