Future

FUTURE IN CONCERT:It only makes sense that Atlanta rapper Future has earned a place at the genre's vanguard with his forward-looking sound. In just a few short years, his stylish, minimal blend of rap and R&B have made him one of the genre's brightest rising stars, resulting in collaborations with everyone from Lil Wayne to Ciara. Future backed up his swag with a series of confident performances in 2013, building anticipation among fans for his 2014 tour in support of sophomore album Honest. BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:Raised in Atlanta, Future was encouraged to pursue rapping from an early age by his cousin Rico Wade, producer of musical collective the Dungeon Family.