Ryze Hendricks, born Walter Hendricks III in Buffalo, New York, is a multi-talented Hip-Hop artist, actor, and content creator. He first tested the music industry waters at just nine years old, but his career truly took off after a talent show performance at Kentucky State University sparked campus-wide buzz for his debut mixtape, Certified Artist. After graduating, Hendricks moved to the New Jersey/New York City area to further his ambitions, winning talent shows and building a global following. His viral “Weird Bars” series on TikTok has racked up 8 million followers, leading to collaborations with iHeartRadio, Jackass Forever, and more—cementing his place as a creative force in entertainment.