Hood Paradox on Instagram: "Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, is one of the most versatile and charismatic pop stars of his generation. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was surrounded by music from an early age and gained local attention as a child by impersonating Elvis Presley in his family’s band. That early exposure to performance shaped his confidence, stage presence, and love for classic showmanship long before fame arrived. After moving to Los Angeles in 2003, Mars s