I was blessed to have a Christian family, and I grew up in the church. My parents showed me how to live like a Christian. My parents bought the Bible on cassette tapes, and my brother and sister and would read the Bible to me.

I went to Emmanuel Baptist Church where I attended church and Sunday school. In the Old Testament I learned about how people had to make sacrifices to protect their household. Then I found out about Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice. To get to Heaven all you have to do is believe Christ died for your sins and accept Him as your Lord and Savior.

My brother and my sister gave their life to Christ at an early age as well as some of my peers. I knew if I did it would not be just to do it for show, but because I believed Jesus is my personal Savior. I made my decision at the age of 8. I became more involved in church I joined the Ushering Board and participated in plays. Later I joined the Choir, Youth Missionary, and the Youth Council. I began to strengthen my growth in Christ. I found out that I was very comfortable being in front of people in the church. Many occasions I was able to present and speak to the total congregation through Choir, Church conference delegate report, and Youth Revival MC. The time I got in front of the church that stuck out the most was, when I performed my first gospel rap at the age of 15. I had been writing rap songs since I was 6, but I never had concentrated on gospel rap solely. I received a great response from the crowd. I found I could reach out to people through gospel rap.

My Christian journey has not been crystal clear. There have been bumps along the way. There have been times of doubt and frustration, but I never strayed too far from being in line with the Lord. For the sins I have committed I know that God will forgive me because I believe that Jesus' blood has washed my slate clean. Over my life I have grew stronger in the Lord. I know more that not only do I need to live right I need to give back to others. Everyone has a purpose on this earth and one of mine is to deliver messages through gospel rap. Sometimes I wonder why God has blessed me so many talents. I really want to use them to the best of my ability. He blessed me with enough height and skill to play division one basketball at North Carolina State University. He has also blessed me with the mind to understand medicine and attend medical school in Nashville, Tn. I don’t try to walk around with a ‘holier than thou’ attitude, because I believe if you are a Christian, then people will see Christ in you with out much effort. I try to humble myself and understand all my gifts and talents are not my own they are from the Lord. Currently, I am continuing my walk, but there are so many distractions around. I am currently increasing my prayer, meditation and Bible reading. I think these are necessary steps to increase my growth in the Lord.