Born Elisha Walls III, and raised in Memphis, TN, with a passion for music at a young age, became a street rapper "Maniac" later to be discovered as "E3" .

In his middle school days he linked up with a couple of classmates and started a rhyme crew where they would battle each other to see who had the best rhymes. By the end of the school year they went in different directions and lives took different paths.

As years pass, "Maniac" became "E3" continuing to work on his craft and by early 1990's he established the group "Holocaust", he finalized his decision to be a notable rhyme artist based on the response received at school talent shows, amateur night events, and showcases, a new Memphis artist was known.

The group "Holocaust" first album released was a nation wide project titled, “No Escape”.

Later a another project was released by "Holocaust" titled, “Inferno”.

Both of these albums were street music in every way imaginable, tracks with lyrical content that captivated audiences of all ages and genre. With a unique blend of funk era and soulful southern inspirational motivational rap. E3 also teamed up with local producers on a collaborations as a featured artist. This is and artist that continues to write music that stimulate the most intellectual audiences spanning his demographic to the masses.

A well seasoned stage artist, and no stranger to the camera , E3 has performed on many platforms including

modeling and acting. E3 has had the opportunity to work along side, "A" list actors, actresses and entertainers such as Samuel L. Jackson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Christina Richie and Justin Timberlake, David Banner and more.

Now the solo artist, is continuing to performed in great places such as Atlanta GA, Central Valley, CA and Memphis, TN Charlotte, NC and more

His charismatic personality brings an intoxicating stage presence which fit well with his innovative and refreshing sounds.