Lacretia "T.T." Bolden was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up as a young child playing drums in church and traveling around the city playing for her mother (Lucretia Colston- Bolden). Being surrounded by music, it was only a matter of time before she found her lifelong hobby. She began playing the drums at the age of 2. All though, at that time, a lot of people did not allow her to play, she kept her determination. Her mother took her places where her gift continued to grow. Lacretia earned a B.A. in music from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. While attending Central State, She sang and played drums for the Grammy nominated, Central State University Chorus. It was also at Central State where she was introduced to different styles of music by joining the colleges' Jazz Band and playing R&B/ Hip Hop styles with multiple local bands. Lacretias' musical ability has allowed her to tour annually to Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland . She has also had the opportunity to perform with artists such as Richard Smallwood, Kim Burrell, Lashawn Pace, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters, The Cleveland Orchestra, and many more.