Shyhem Marks, born August 19, 1995, is an American artist who goes by the name of “Heem117” from the uptown area of New Orleans, LA. Ever since the age of 19, he has been writing rhymes dedicating his songs to his friends who passed away. Heem likes gumbo, spaghetti, money, and women. Heem loves to put on for the 17th. By the reasoning of not having a father growing up, he dedicates his life to his three sons. Didn’t have a regular childhood, grew up fatherless, bared the many responsibilities of being a man at an early age. Rapping is his passion and keeps him motivated and grounded.