Crowned On Purpose

10/16/2026

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09/26/2026

My son fell in love with music when he was young, and as his mother, I watched that love grow with him. 🎶❤️

During his senior year of high school, he recorded this cover. I remember feeling so proud, not because everything had to be perfect, but because he had found something that was his.

Music gave him a place to create, express himself and let the world hear a piece of who he was becoming.

Ye
Ye’s music was part of that journey. His artistry and willingness to create beyond traditional boundaries influenced my son and helped fuel his own love for music.

Years later, hearing this still touches my heart because I don’t just hear a song.

I hear my baby. I hear his passion. I hear his dreams. I hear a moment in his life that I will always cherish. ❤️

That’s why we must pay attention when our children light up about something.

See their gift. Nurture it. Protect their creativity. Believe in them.

Sometimes a child only needs one person to look at them and say:

“I see you. I hear you. Keep going.” ❤️‍🔥

And I will always be grateful that I got to witness this part of his journey..

Dr. Donda West I want to thank you for being a phenomenal Women, Leader, Educator, Business Woman, most importantly a phenomenal Mother.

09/05/2026

My heart is overflowing with gratitude. I am still in awe.

Crowned On Purpose NFP humbly thanks everyone who made this life-changing experience possible, especially Ye whose generosity opened the doors of Soldier Field to 100 young people from Chicago.

Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith (Che Kweku ) reminds us that true greatness is not measured by fame, awards or applause, but by how we use our influence to lift others. He never allowed the pursuit of a successful career to make him compromise his purpose. Through his activism, transformational leadership, service on the Chicago School Board and commitment to our communities, he continues to fight for Chicago’s children and make sure their voices are heard.

Rhymefest chose to turn 100 concert tickets into something much greater: a cultural, educational and unforgettable experience for 100 Chicago youth. Young people from Crowned On Purpose NFP were blessed to be among them, and seeing their happiness reminded me that we truly are greater together.

One act of kindness can ignite an eternal flame. 🔥

Special thanks to Art Of Culture, Inc., dondahouse and, every community partner who poured into our future leaders. Thank you to Saint of Home of Chicken&Waffles | CHI for making sure our youth were cared for. Saint, they were so happy, and your kindness meant more than words can express.

I am shouting from the top of my lungs: Rhymefest is a true inspiration to everyone who chooses to believe in the power of love, purpose and collective action.

Our children will never forget this moment, and neither will I.

With love and gratitude,
Crowned On Purpose NFP 👑

09/01/2026

🎶❤️ BE YOURSELF. CHOOSE LOVE. HOLD SPACE.

At the 2026 Bud Billiken Parade, Taylor Bennett received recognition for his artistry, but the moment that stayed with me was simple: he gave a child his hat, stopped for a picture, and the joy on her face said everything.

That is love in action. ❤️

In celebration of Lexi’s “ Divinity MiAmor “ Birthday, Crowned On Purpose NFP × Mental Health Meets Hip-Hop sponsoring this special event centered on music, mental wellness and the courage to BE YOURSELF.

🎁 The first 50 guests will receive a copy of Taylor Bennett’s new album.

As we recognize Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, we intentionally hold space for everyone who has lost a loved one to su***de, those struggling in silence, and the families and communities continuing to heal.

Music can be more than entertainment—it can be an instrument for healing, connection and raising our vibration.

Be yourself. Check on each other. Choose love.
Your life, your voice and your story matter. ❤️🎶

🫶 NEED SUPPORT?

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, Just A Mile Away MHS provides access to telehealth and in person therapy, mental health resources and community-supported/free counseling for eligible individuals.

Click the link below to connect with resources and begin your healing journey:

Just A Mile Away Mental Health Services
https://justamileawaymhs.org/

Crowned On Purpose NFP × Mental Health Meets Hip Hop

07/31/2026

We’re here to serve
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07/31/2026

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07/31/2026

❤️ THE UNITY MOVEMENT ❤️
THE UNITY MOVEMENT 🫶🏽
Special thanks to K❗️N G D A 〽️E for uniting us all to bring joy to our Youth and our communities.
Chairman Allen Recoe - Chi Jermaine Banks Gratitude 🙏🏽 for allowing our children see what UNITY looks like.

Today I witnessed something our children deserve to experience every single day, love in action.

Not love spoken through words alone, but love demonstrated through service, protection, laughter, and unity.

I arrived ready to work, serve, and support. Instead, I watched incredible Kings lead with humility, strength, and compassion. They created a space where women felt safe, children danced without fear, families laughed together, neighbors shared meals, fresh haircuts restored confidence, and joy became contagious.

This is what community feels like.
This is what healing looks like.
This is what unity creates.

Our children are always watching. They are learning what love is by what we model, not by what we say. When they witness adults choosing compassion over conflict, collaboration over division, and service over self, they begin to believe that the world is filled with possibility.

Their imagination expands.
Their confidence grows.
Their hope returns.

We must continue building environments where every child knows the universe is not something to fear, it is their playground to dream, create, lead, and become exactly who God designed them to be.

The Unity Movement is more than an event. It is a reminder that when we come together, we don’t just change neighborhoods—we transform hearts, restore hope, and inspire generations.

Chicago is showing what is possible, and this movement is reaching communities across our nation. Together, we are proving that unity is stronger than division, love is stronger than hate, and community is still one of the greatest forces for change.

Let’s continue to show up.
Let’s continue to serve.
Let’s continue to love.

Because one act of unity today can ignite a lifetime of purpose in a child tomorrow.

❤️ The movement is love. The movement is unity. The movement is us.

07/27/2026

07/01/2026

✍🏽 The hardest truth that few people are willing to say is this:

Not every emotional reaction is a mental illness.

Sometimes it’s unresolved grief.
Sometimes it’s betrayal.
Sometimes it’s loneliness.
Sometimes it’s childhood abandonment.
Sometimes it’s years of surviving instead of living.

We’ve become quick to label people while becoming slow to understand them.

Healing requires more than awareness. It requires courage.

We cannot think our way out of trauma with IQ alone.

We cannot feel our way through life with EQ alone.

We cannot survive adversity with grit alone.

Real transformation happens when all three work together:

🧠 IQ (Intelligence Quotient) asks:
“What are the facts? What story am I telling myself? What choice serves my future instead of my pain?”

❤️ EQ (Emotional Quotient) asks:
“What am I really feeling? What wound is speaking? How do I respond instead of react?”

💪 AQ (Adversity Quotient) asks:
“Can I keep going without becoming bitter? Can I adapt without abandoning who I am?”

Here’s another truth:

Many adults are still waiting for an apology from someone who will never give one.

Many are still trying to earn the love they should have received as children.

Many confuse chaos with chemistry because chaos feels familiar.

Many mistake people-pleasing for kindness when it’s actually fear of rejection.

Many call self-abandonment “being a good person.”

Healing begins the moment we stop asking,
“Why didn’t they choose me?”
and start asking,
“How do I choose myself without losing my compassion for others?”

Healthy boundaries are not punishment.

Silence is not always avoidance.

Walking away is not always quitting.

Sometimes they are the healthiest response available.

Mental toughness is not pretending nothing hurts.

Mental toughness is feeling the pain, understanding it, learning from it, and refusing to let it decide your future.

Love is still the medicine—but love without boundaries becomes self-neglect.

Forgiveness without accountability becomes permission.

Empathy without wisdom becomes exhaustion.

The Mirror to Confidence isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about seeing yourself clearly enough to stop abandoning yourself.

That’s where healing begins.

06/30/2026

Everything attached to me directly and indirectly WINS!

May the person reading this at this precise moment receive unexpected cash directly into their account 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽