The group known as Public Defendaz is a diverse collection of talented musicians who represent their personal views through the lifestyle and music of hip hop. The group started in 2006 when five individuals who each had their own musical background decided to come together to form Public Defendaz. The purpose, to bring audiences a quality of music that directly reflects the word of the people, while constantly evolving with the times and sounds. By combining the driving forces of lyrical wordplay and versatile productions, this group of artist from various regions of California band together to preserve their cultures true elements. The group consist of Tha Oktapu$, Royal, j4rd, Taktical, and IyayI da Cali Kid.