XV is a hip-hop artist from Wichita who has received national attention for his distinct style, which he credits with growing up in Kansas. Originally starting his music career at 15 — hence the roman numerals in his stage name — Donavan LaMond Johnson made moves as an American rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from the heartland. After releasing Everybody's Nobody, XV received national attention and subsequently signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in 2010.