Future was born Nayvadius Cash on November 20, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia. His stage name came about after members of the musical collective The Dungeon Family called him "The Future." He was encouraged to sharpen his writing skills and pursue a career as a rapper by his cousin, producer Rico Wade, who's also a member of The Dungeon Family. 

From 2010 to early 2011, Future released a series of mixtapes including ...