What do all these people have in common? They’re all Oklahomans (or people with current Oklahoma ties) who have made their mark in musical history.
In The Beginning:
Born Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo in Silver Springs, Maryland, in 1992, Oladipo grew up alongside three siblings, including a twin sister. In his youth, he played basketball at DeMatha High School, where he averaged 11.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game in his senior year. From there, he played at Indiana University for three years before entering the NBA draft.
The Singing Begins:
On the night of the 2013 draft, Victor Oladipo’s professional career—and his singing career—began.