Rahstar Kariz or Rahstar Karizma and formally known as the artist Raheim is a native of Monticello, NY but spent much of his youth back and forth between Petersburg, VA and Jersey City, NJ. Before graduating from Petersburg High in 1992 young Rah was a local street dancer which later turned into a 5 year career as a backup dancer for many talented groups. During these 5 years Rahstar would have performed at many talent shows and venues; The Apollo being one of those venues in which the group won over the heckling crowd and won twice.Shortly after writing his own material the young rapper discovered his talent for producing his own tracks. From there a star was born! In 1993 Rahstar had dealings with a local radio host Cameron Walker who aspired to own his own record label, Khari Entertainment. “Raheim” based on an executive decision by Walker. With this name a P&D contract was made with Atlantic Records who would soon distribute Raheim’s fir...