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Running the streets of Harlem, USA and rhyming since he was able to put a pen to paper, 20 year-old Diplomats member JR Writer is making a mark in hip hop that can not be erased. At the age of sixteen, JR chose rhyming over basketball. His family and friends offered help and support, and they encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Selecting the name JR Writer as h ...more


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