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Kenneth Crawford, born May 31, 1990, is an American professional wrestler performing in WWE under the ring name Montez Ford. He is part of the tag team The Street Profits with Angelo Dawkins, achieving multiple tag team championships across different WWE brands including NXT, Raw, and SmackDown. Before his wrestling career, Crawford served in the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2012, achieving a perfect score on the physical fitness test and working as a contractor for the U.S. Navy.

Crawford signed with WWE in 2015, making his in-ring debut in NXT. He and Dawkins formed The Street Profits in 2017, quickly establishing themselves as a prominent tag team. Their accomplishments include winning the NXT Tag Team Championship, multiple reigns as WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, and WWE Tag Team Champions. Beyond wrestling, Crawford has also pursued a music career under the name King Tez, releasing several mixtapes and albums. He also appeared in the WWE 2K video game series and was slated for a reality TV show.

Kenneth Crawford, performing as Montez Ford, began his professional wrestling journey in 2015 after signing with WWE and training at their Performance Center. He made his televised debut on NXT in 2016, initially competing in various tag team matches. In 2017, he officially formed The Street Profits with Angelo Dawkins. The duo quickly rose through the ranks, capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship. Their success led them to the main roster, where they became multi-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champions and WWE Tag Team Champions, known for their high-energy performances and championship reigns across different brands. The Street Profits have also competed in Evolve, winning the Evolve Tag Team Championship. Throughout their career, they have engaged in numerous high-profile feuds and matches, solidifying their status as a top tag team in professional wrestling. Ford also qualified for an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE United States Championship in 2023.

Born Kenneth Crawford on May 31, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois, he was raised by a single mother. His upbringing included time spent in both Chicago's South Side and later in Anson County, North Carolina. Prior to his professional wrestling career, Crawford served in the United States Marine Corps from September 2008 to 2012. During his service, he demonstrated exceptional physical fitness, achieving a perfect score of 300 on the Marines' physical fitness test. Following his military service, he also worked as a contractor for the United States Navy.

Beyond his wrestling career, Kenneth Crawford has explored other creative avenues. In February 2022, he released his first mixtape titled 'LMTYO' under the stage name King Tez. He continued his music endeavors, announcing his first album 'SYAD' in January 2023 and releasing it in March. In February 2024, he released his first full-length album, 'God is Good,' and later that year, on his birthday, he released another album titled 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEZ.' Crawford has also made appearances in the WWE 2K video game series, starting with WWE 2K19. Additionally, it was announced in November 2023 that he and Bianca Belair would star in their own reality TV show on Hulu.