Real is a 20 year old poet, and hip-hop artist from Durham, North Carolina.  At the age of 18, a collection of his poems and short stories was published.  The Last Poet Society was a critical and commercial success.  Real was later on named a Distinguished poet in the state of North Carolina and has since won multiple literary awards and has had work  published in multiple college literary journals. 
Additionally, Real has also impressed many people musically.  His latest EP has received rave reviews and has peaked interest around his hometown.  In the future, Real plans to continue to make thought provoking music and become the best writer possible.

Twitter: @RealTheRapper
Instagram: @LiveLikeReal
Facebook: Matt Gaylord
Email: @callmereal1@gmail.com