There is no safe place in Texas for a young black man. Some of the most notorious gang-related and drug-infested neighborhoods reside in the state of Texas. From Fifth Ward to Settegast, the life expectancy of a black male is under attack. Candy-painted cars, BBQ, Chopped and Screwed music, lean, and strong family ties protect the block. Entrepreneur/Major Recording Artist Vicious J is the new breed of Millennial inspiration in 2021. Born into a life of music through New Jerusalem Baptist, Vicious J’s family provided matchless family values and belief in God. His love for music kicked into high gear after he tragically tore his Achilles playing the sport of his dreams- FOOTBALL. Vicious J converted his devastation into a new path of destiny called Hip-Hop. When you listen to Vicious J’s latest single, ‘Pressure,’ his life story blares inside the listener’s eardrums. You immediately feel the struggle, pride, and hustler’s ambition of the Vicious J lifestyle. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-marathon-life/donations