Malachi

Malachi Emmanuel Vaughan was born and raised in Sand Mountain, Alabama in a small town at the end of the Appalachian Trail. Drinking and smoking became the norm for him as a means to escape reality and connect with his peers. 

At 18 years old, he got arrested for the first time, leading to a pattern of court cases and jail time. After a particularly hard 2 and a half year sentence, Malachi moved to California to get away from the harsh environment and negative influence of home.

Creativity for him is a way to express his identity in a tangible way, leaning on his interest in ancient history and philosophy to influence his art. He has now been sober since August 22nd, 2024.

“Now I have real thoughts and real feelings. Now I’m myself again.”