Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer

The concept behind Truth Speaker's song "Young Starz" was to tell part of his family history in relation to his father's incarceration.

Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor

Makhai's father, Freedom-Allah, in the recording studio listening to the latest mix of “Hip-Hop Baby.” A single projected for release this summer.

Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor

Every Sunday Makhai and his father spend time together. One of their regular outings is the local barbershop for a shape up.

Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor

Freedom-Allah getting his beard shaped by a barber.

Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor

Makhai getting his hair sprayed so it will maintain its hold.

Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor

Checking to see if the line up is to his satisfaction.

Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer

Truth Speaker's lyrics open up about children’s rights, non-violence and current events.

Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer

After Freedom-Allah got out of prison he made a promise to his son not to get in trouble again.

Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer

Freedom-Allah drives his son to school everyday. Makhai is currently a junior at Henninger High Schoo.l

Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer

Makhai is consistently on the honor roll and was selected a few weeks ago for an award honoring future scientists and technologists.