LP was born in Lyon France, his mother is from Ivory Coast and a franco-italian father. His unusual experience in the world of music started when he was young, however it stayed something basic. His talent as a singer was well embedded and not revealed yet. In his teenage time he played for the big and reputed rugby team: Racing club de France (Reichel A). For some personal reasons, in June 2002 he made a huge decision by stopping his rugby career which was well started for following his dreams. In July 2002 he flew to his dreams by deciding to start a new life in Montreal (Canada) but now resides in Los Angeles, California.