Real name: Dustin Wayne Smiley

Born in a small town of Summerville just outside of Charleston, SC. Dusty was raised by his Grandparents in a Southern Baptist home. Growing up he grew a love for hip hop after being introduced to Tupac, Biggie and Outkast by his Mother who was in and out of Prison most his life.

In 2010 After the success of his old Label mate signing to Def Jam artist Lil Ru's label. He returned to Columbia to sign under X-Rated Mafia Records. Where he released projects Menace II Sobriety, The Purple Brick Road and Kranked Up (unreleased). Kranked Up featuring songs with Pastor Troy, Lil Ru, Devin Patrick and several local artists. After taking a short break from music he joined Charleston super group Juice Dripp Gang.

In late 2016 Dusty joined Mason Jar Muzik, during this venture they released the The Mason Jar Muzik Project Mixtape. It was during this period where he really feels he molded his sound and image for the industry.

In 2018 along with Big City, they will be dropping the highly anticipated album City Roadz. During his career he has worked with artists such as Pastor Troy, Slumerican Camp, Bubba SparxxX, Frayser Boy, Nappy Roots, Lil Ru, Marly Mar, King Killumbia, MET G and more.