Lil'Rukus was born Rah-Mel Thomas in Valhalla, New York on September 19, 1990. He was bestowed the nickname Rukus by his homeboys Byran Fredrick and Bryan Ryant, and was raised on Representative Circle Roosevelt Gardens in a ghetto in the mean streets of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Roosevelt Gardens is known as RGA and G4. "Throw ya 4's up!" Growing up, Rah-Mel was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Rah-Mel got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball. But than got into rapping, which is what he do now with the group Flawless.

Hey this Rah-Mel Jaheem Thomas. If you dont know me ask about me. I like to rap, play basketball, videogames, eat, sleep, talk on the phone, chat, and just chill. I was born in Valhalla, New York and raised in many cities. I have a 4 brothers. Terrell, Preston, Ja'kobe, and Rahsean. I also have 3 sisters. Latoya, Janesha, and Takiya. I am short, sexy, smart, and a lil outgoing. Fun to talk to.