Charles D. Tillman V (CD Till) — known as D Man da Storyteller — grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. He served in the United States Navy Supply Corps aboard the USS George Washington CVN-73. He earned a BBA in Accounting summa cum laude and a Master of Public Administration cum laude, along with a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation.

D Man da Storyteller served as hype man and executive producer for artists in Virginia and St. Louis before performing solo on stages across Phoenix. StreetNasty Entertainment was founded in 2000 and rebuilt with purpose. FBA/Freedmen. Black First (B1). Always.