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Sacramento Knoxx, born Christopher Yepez, is an American Ojibwe/Chicano artist, musician, and activist, from Southwest Detroit. His sound mixes elements of electronic music, ghettotech, afro-latino, hip hop, soul, and R&B.

Early life

Knoxx was born in Detroit, Michigan, but his upbringing was influenced by his family's connection to the Walpole Island Reserve in Canada. His father and paternal relatives reside there, and Knoxx spent a significant part of his childhood there.

From a young age, Knoxx displayed a profound interest in music, dance, and the visual arts. He often experimented with various mediums inspired by the physical formats of the time, such as VHS tapes, and Polaroid photos. He attributes much of his creative development to the unwavering support of his mother and the nurturing environment fostered by his large, loving family.

Education

Knoxx graduated from Western International High School in Southwest Detroit where he began to hone his artistic talents. Following his high school education, Knoxx studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications & Digital Media Art from the College of Arts & Sciences in the spring of 2010.

Knoxx obtained a Certificate of Media Based Organizing in the fall of 2010 from Detroit Future Media (Allied Media) in Detroit, Michigan. This certification provided him with valuable skills in utilizing media as a tool for social change and grassroots organizing. In the summer of 2014, he earned a Certificate of Movement Building and Education from the SOUL School of Unity & Liberation in Oakland, California.

Career

Knoxx's career spans music production, film, visual art, and social activism.