Marcus “Thareal Kidd” Cureton was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up on the south side of Chicago and after dropping out of high school, he went to prison for attempted murder a...view moreMarcus “Thareal Kidd” Cureton was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up on the south side of Chicago and after dropping out of high school, he went to prison for attempted murder and first-degree murder. While in prison, he began writing. This is his first collection of poetry.view less