King Dre, born Andre Vanzant, was raised in Mansfield, LA on the east-side of town. King Dre found his ear for music around the age of seven although living with his grandmother she wouldn't dare allow him openly display his talents. King Dre hid his like and musical abilities until her untimely demise in 1993. Using her death as a catalyst King Dre sought guidance from his close cousin and role model, Tavarus "2Low" Helm. Over a course of years became a dominate rapper in the local scene by ...