Travis Tatum Mills, born April 12, 1989, in Riverside, California, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Previously known by his stage name T. Mills, he began his musical journey at an early age, receiving his first guitar at five and forming a punk rock band at 15. After high school, Mills started writing and producing his own songs using computer software, uploading his music to MySpace and strategically posting "provocative" photos to generate interest.