Dee-1 On Balancing Faith, Music, and Education to Overcome Life’s Challenges | The Blackprint

In this powerful episode of The Blackprint, host Detavio Samuels sits down with rapper and educator Dee-1 to discuss his journey from middle school teacher to Harvard fellow. Dee-1 opens up about overcoming suicidal thoughts after a disappointing BET Cypher performance and how his faith helped him stay true to his purpose. He shares the story behind his viral hit "Sallie Mae Back" and explains why he turned down a deal with Cash Money Records. Watch!