Redemption & Rhymes: Kevin’s Story of Faith & Music
Kevin’s story isn’t the typical 'good kid raised in church' narrative. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s a testimony of falling, failing, and finding redemption when he least expected it. Born and raised in Virginia, Kevin grew up in a Christian household, but like many, he was just going through the motions. “You’re a kid, and you’re just there because your parents make you go,” he says with a laugh. Faith was just something in the background—until life hit. Middle school was where things started going south. The bullying was relentless. “I was different, and people made sure I knew it,” Kevin admits. The constant ridicule chipped away at his confidence, leaving him in a place of deep insecurity. He lost himself, and worse, he lost any connection he had with God. “I wasn’t thinking about faith at all. I just wanted to fit in. By high school, things got even darker. He started numbing the pain however he could—smoking, skipping school, and running with the wrong crowd. “I was in a bad place, man. I bottled everything up, but deep down, I was lost.” Then came 2020—the year everything changed. Quarantine had everyone stuck inside, left alone with their thoughts. For Kevin, it was a divine setup.
GOD MEETS HIM IN THE LOWEST PLACE
It was Easter, and Kevin was scrolling through TikTok when something stopped him. “I was about to do something I wasn’t proud of, and then these videos about the Gospel just started popping up,” he recalls. “I don’t know how else to say it—I felt scared. Like I knew what I was doing wasn’t right.” For the first time in years, Kevin broke down. “I got on my knees and cried out to God. I asked for forgiveness, and from that moment, things started shifting.” The change wasn’t immediate, though. Like many, Kevin struggled with the back-and-forth battle of wanting to live for God but also feeling pulled by old habits. “2021 started strong. I was on fire for God. But by the end of the year? I fell right back into everything I thought I left behind.” The next two years were a downward spiral—vaping, partying, running from the cops. He was drowning, but God wasn’t done with him yet. Kevin didn’t pull himself out of the pit—God used a friend to help him climb out. “One night in July, I was at my lowest. I posted something suicidal, and my brother in Christ—man, he showed up even when I told him not to.” That night, through tears and prayer, Kevin experienced something real. “He spoke life into me. I felt God telling me, ‘Enough is enough.’” August was the real reset. Kevin surrendered fully, and this time, he wasn’t looking back. “I went all in with God. I started preaching at school, making videos again, and showing people that Jesus is the way.”
FROM VIBES TO PURPOSE
Music had always been there, lingering in the background of Kevin’s life. “I thought it just helped me mask my feelings,” he says. But things changed when his friend Ron, who was strong in his faith, encouraged him to make a song. “When you’re around the light, you either run from it or submit to it.” What started as a fun freestyle with his brother-in-law and his friend Steven turned into something deeper. “We were just vibing, talking about God, and we were like, ‘Yo, this is fire!’” At first, it was just a hobby, but by November, Kevin felt a calling to take music seriously. “Music is a tool, bro. Where I come from, people are drowning in songs about killing, drugs, and gangs. But what if they heard about how God can redeem and save them instead?” Here’s where Kevin’s story takes a twist most people wouldn’t expect. He doesn’t have a studio. No fancy equipment. No engineers. “Man, I make everything on my phone. Just my earbuds, CapCut, and vibes.” It sounds crazy, but it works. “People are always blown away when I tell them that. But you don’t need expensive gear—just a message and a passion.”
REACHING THE LOST WITH THE GOSPEL
Kevin is still in high school, but he’s already walking in his purpose. “My school is filled with people looking for something real. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel empty and try to fill that void with the wrong things.” His goal is bigger than just making music. “I want to show people that Jesus is real. That He’s the only way. And if I have to do that through music, social media, or just talking to people one-on-one, then that’s what I’m gonna do.” Looking back, Kevin sees how God had His hand on him even in the darkest moments. “I should’ve been dead, locked up, or completely lost. But God kept me. And if He could pull me out of that mess, He can do it for anybody.” Kevin’s story is proof that no matter how far gone you think you are, redemption is real. Grace is real. And as long as you’re breathing, it’s never too late to turn around.
