He started his rapping career with Project Blowed, a community organization that used to hold open mic events for the advancement of hip hop culture. He then formed the hip hop group Thirsty Fish and the battle rap group Swim Team. Open Mike has collaborated with the likes of Dumbfoundead, Nocando, Hannibal Buress, Psychosiz, Busdriver, Tokimonsta, Illogic, Sahtyre, Abstract Rude, Kool A.D. and several other artists.