During his early teenage years Rivera joined a street gang and so began his cycle with the authorities. After one too many life-threatening events, KIDDONE migrated away from his LA gang lifestyle moving east, where he would redirect his focus in life. It is during this time that Kidd One meets Krs One and is invited to join the Temple of Hip Hop Preceding this, Kidd One embarks on a 5-year journey of intense research, study and activism whilst being focused on his training with The Temple of Hip Hop. During this time Kidd One joins KRS ONE in a number of lecture presentations and Temple seminars. Kidd One later reconnects with the Teacha Krs One, in 2008-09 for the Stop the Violence Movement on the Self Construction Tour. Minista Kidd One has travelled the United States on behalf of the 9 Elements Organization, as an ambassador for peace and prosperity. A gifted graffiti artist and natural born street entrepreneur who puts his community’s wellbeing before his own personal financial gain.Described by his peers as" The Architect” Minista Kidd One is committed to establishing Hip Hop culture as a legitimate constructive lifestyle that leads the oppressed out of the obstacles and traps found in many of today's inner cities throughout the world. Today Minista Kidd One is presenting 9Elements University throughout community centre’s, colleges and clubs throughout the US, Europe, U.K and Canada.
Listed skills include Hip Hop, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Entertainment, and 16 others.