From Chicago, Illinois

From last.fm:

F.Stokes is a internationally touring rapper/poet/spoken wordsmith who has performed in premiere venues throughout the world. F.Stokes stage presence is simply captivating; attracting and engaging crowds of all demographics and backgrounds, by mixing provocatively cutting lyrics, with superb stage-presence and crowd engagement. His content is elevated and has been described as "aspirational and optimistic". He has performed in venues ranging from intimate art gallery’s in the historical neighborhood of Chelsea in New York City, to the world renowned Elysee Montmartre in Paris, France. Read more about F. Stokes on Last.fm.