Happy 25th Birthday, Skrillex! Top 25 Moments, From Baby Pics to Grammys

Kat Bein January 15, 2013 4:30PM

Today, Sonny Moore turns 25.

It's been 25 years of dreaming, hard living, rule breaking, game changing, love, laughter, angry lyrics, highs and lows -- and of course, lots and lots of bass dropping.

Moore, famously known the world over as American dubstepper Skrillex, has always had a fanatic love for listening to and creating music, but his journey to the top of the game was not an easy ride.

Join us now as we traverse the elations, tribulations, and accomplishments that have shaped Sonny Moore through the years.

See also:

-Ten Reasons to Not Hate Skrillex

-Ten Richest DJs: From Pauly D to Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and Tiesto

-Skrillex Quest, the Dubstep Video Game: An Extremely Detailed Breakdown

-Ten Best DJ Booths in EDM: From DJ Shadow to Skrillex, Avicii, and Daft Punk

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Kat Bein is a freelance writer and has been described as this publication’s "senior millennial correspondent." She has an impressive, if unhealthy, knowledge of all things pop culture.

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