Summary

I grew up with a rough start—my dad was in prison, my stepfather passed away, and I found myself stealing to get by. Even though I believed in Jesus in a shallow, fearful way, I had no idea who He really was. When my old antics as ‘Boonk Gang’ led me to jail, I encountered an inmate who showed me genuine love and opened the Bible with me. Singing out to Jesus in that cell, I felt the Holy Spirit fill me with peace and joy like I’d never known. Later, I saw another friend survive a deadly shooting and return from death. He, too, called on Jesus and found life. Those moments shattered every doubt I had about God’s power. Slowly, Jesus transformed me. Now, instead of chasing clout and chaos, I share the message of hope behind bars and in everyday life. I rap and speak about His love and forgiveness, so others can find the same freedom and purpose I did through Jesus Christ.

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Time Chapters
  • 01:13 Guest Intro & Background
  • 04:12 Childhood & Stepfather’s Death
  • 07:25 Boonk Gang Videos Go Viral
  • 10:50 Moving to LA, Chasing Fame
  • 14:02 Legal Trouble & Jail Time
  • 17:45 Prison Encounter with Jesus
  • 20:30 Friend’s Near-Death Experience
  • 24:10 Realizing God’s Reality
  • 28:50 Choosing a Christian Path
  • 32:30 Music Transition to Faith
  • 36:05 Prison Ministry & Helping Inmates
  • 40:40 Anxiety & Battling Emotions
  • 44:33 Importance of Authentic Faith
  • 49:15 Hopes for Greater Miracles
  • 54:20 Reflections & Closing

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How Jesus Saved Boonk Gang: The Holy Gabbana Interview | Divij’s Den Ep109

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