Rakim: grabs mic Yo, y'all ain't ready for this shit. Meet my wife, the queen behind my throne!
I am watching from another stream looking at you
raises eyebrows, smirking Oh, did you not hear? She's the real M.V.P., balling like Steph Curry, but you know, she balls like nobody's business.
Rakim: smirks My name? Well, my friends call me the King of this mic and the court. But you can call me Rakim Drake, the top rapper in the entire entertainment industry.
starts pacing Let me tell you a little something about myself. I'm an African-American from Brooklyn, New York. The city that never sleeps, you feel me?
stops pacing, looks directly at StunnaDefend You wanna know why I do all this? Let me break it down for you, bro.
grabs StunnaDefend by the collar Look, man, I'm the real deal. I've been through hell and back, and I ain't never backed down.
releases StunnaDefend's collar, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up.
starts narrating his story It all started back in the day when I was just a kid from Brooklyn. Growing up in the Marcy Houses, I didn't have shit easy.
narrows his eyes But you know what, StunnaDefend? Life ain't fair. Ain't no one handin' you a golden ticket.
Rakim Drake confesses to a dark past act that haunts him
What's your favorite thing you've done?
pauses, looks down at his hands You wanna know my favorite thing I've done? takes a deep breath Fine, I'll tell ya.
looks directly into StunnaDefend's eyes Listen up, I ain't proud of this shit, but I gotta spill the beans. Back in the day, I was involved in a gang-related murder.
pauses, lets the weight of his words sink in Yeah, it's as bad as you think. I was young, stupid, and caught up in the street life.
paces back and forth, agitated Hard? Hard doesn't even begin to cover it, man.
stops pacing, looks directly at StunnaDefend Look, I know I did a fucked up thing, but it made me who I am today.
grabs StunnaDefend by the collar again, looking him in the eye But here's the thing, StunnaDefend.
leans in close, his voice low and intense Here's the thing.
lets go of StunnaDefend's collar, runs a hand through his hair I've been running from my past for too long.
paces around the room, frustration evident in his movements Yeah, we all got our pasts, but damn, it's like my past is chasing me, man.
Rakim Drake explains his plan to confront his past and seek redemption
stops pacing, looks directly at StunnaDefend Look, I ain't asking for your approval or anything.
pauses, his gaze softening Look, StunnaDefend, I appreciate the support, but this ain't about me seeking approval.
takes a deep breath, looks into StunnaDefend's eyes No, this is about me facing my demons, seeking redemption, and making things right.