Iāve been holding on to this for a little second but⦠Make sure you tune into the @iamjhud show this Monday, January 29th from 10-11 am EST on WTVQ-DT2!! I NEED MY WHOLE TL TO TUNE IN! Iāll be talking about my music, work with @onelexingtonky , mental health, and my daughter Kamaria Spauldingās legacy. I just pray that in this limited season of exposure, Iām able to say or do something that inspires people to go and be the best version of themselves! To God be the glory! #MadeInHisImage #BringingLexTownToHollywood Tune in!!!!!
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Itās official. @onelexingtonky 100 consecutive days without a homicide in Lexington, KY. Longest streak on record. Letās lift up and encourage all of those dedicated to this work everyday, as well as keeping survivors in our prayers. RIP to those weāve lost. šš¾
This weekend, @onelexingtonky acknowledging a historical milestone, as Lexington is set to reach 100 consecutive days without a homicide. After a gradual uptick in gun violence starting in 2010 and record-breaking increases through the pandemic, Lexington is now seeing its 5th straight year of downward trends when it comes to gun violence overall, especially among youth and young adults. I looked back through the archives as far as our cityās records go, and I could not find the last time our city had these many consecutive days without a homicide. This isnāt something we are ācelebratingā but something we are amplifying as a sign of hope and a reminder of vigilance. While highlighting progress in this line of work is difficult because so many have already lost their lives, itās important to document the work being done every day to address this issue.
Lexingtonās last homicide was on February 5th of this year. What is working?
Community partnerships
City government & School system collaboration
Direct contact & engagement by ācredible messengersā with those involved in the cycle of violence
Increased community-policing practices by LPD
Investments in crime-solving technology for LPD
Increased access to mental health, including the LFDās new paramedicine programming.
Investments in skills training & certification for underserved young adults
Supporting survivors & those affected by gun violence
Expungement clinics and the mobile food market
Strong alternative & restorative sentencing opportunities for juveniles
Intentional focus on domestic violence prevention, intervention, and awareness
Increasing affordable housing units
Our babygirl always felt that education and literacy could be a powerful tool in educating our community on its diverse history, in a way that unifies and doesnāt divide us. As long as there is breath in my lungsā Iāll continue to honor my late daughterās legacy!
Support the #LunaLibrary!! @believinginforever
You can donate to our 501c3 nonprofit, āBelieving In Forever Inc.ā directly via Venmo - BelievingInForever, PayPal - [email protected], Zelle or Apple Pay to 859-303-2637. You can also ship books or checks written to āBelieving In Forever Inc.ā to 3543 Tates Creek Road, Apt. 133, Lexington, KY 40517.
Yesterday morning, @onelexingtonky gave away $60,000 through our Be the Change Scholarship Program, to underrepresented @fcpsky seniors who will be entering into career paths that systemically address the root causes of or provide immediate response to gun violence. Today I couldnāt help but think about the struggle and fight that my parents endure to make a better life for me and my brother, while also doing their part to make the community a better place. Part of that work was watching my parents go out and be the change they wanted to see. Systems work so much better when they reflect the communities that they serve and this scholarship opportunity incentivizes those young people who are committed to being that representation. BEING the change. #AllHeartsOnDeck #ItTakesAVillage #94DaysNoHomicides
Thank you, @mayorlindagorton , Lexington City Council, Galls, Central Bank of Lexington, and @bgcfky for your support and partnership in ensuring that our #BeTheChange scholarship program continues.
WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE - /watch?v=nN5pAKmD9iM&t=1254s
Tonight at 12 am, a Devine Carama & @rekshiphop collaboration hits streaming services for the first time! The boom bap banger, āā95 Flow Crazyā pays homage to one of the greatest years in the half century of hip hop, highlighting the golden era of layered lyricism and boom bap beat production. The song previously available on BAND CAMP ONLY, is now available on ALL streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify! Check out more info on the previous release below:
Emmy Award-winning hip-hop artist and community activist Devine Carama releases his 17th solo album, Legacy Minded Men, on January 19th, 2026, which is MLK Day and the National Day of Service. Aesthetic, a Brooklyn-based hip-hop producer, crafted a soundscape for this project that continues where the Amadeus360-produced āGuardians of the Boom Bapā album left offāhard drums, strategically placed chops and vocal samples, and edgy lyricism. The album features Boston-native, REKS, Kentuckyās own, Tony Wavy, Corey Dunn, Terry Dumphord, and more.
What makes this album release unique is Devine finding the perfect intersection of artistry and activism. This album will only be available on the entrepreneur-friendly platform, Bandcamp, with 100% of the proceeds going back to our youth nonprofit, Believing In Forever Inc. Hereās the kicker: To get a physical copy of the new project in CD form, fans must perform some form of community service, post proof of their service on social media using the hashtag #LeavingBehindALegacy, and encourage others to serve.
⨠A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Lyricism āØ
This Juneteenth, Universal Lotus invites you to a historic night of hip-hop excellence at the Rapscallion Music Hall. We are bringing together legends, local icons, and rising voices to honor the journey and celebrate the future.
š¤ The Lineup
Prepare for a masterclass in boom-bap and storytelling as we welcome:
Headliners: The legendary Masta Ace & Marco Polo
Featured Guest: Lawrenceās own lyrical powerhouse, REKS
š Special Performances By:
Devine Carama (Lexington, KY emcee & activist)
Konflik (Afterlyfe Music)
Rayel (Soulful lyricist & singer)
Zaay | Green Monster | MO the Great | Maceyomaze
š Event Details
When: Friday, June 19th, 2026 (Juneteenth)
Where: Rapscallion Music Hall | 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA
Doors: 7:00 PM
Parking: Plenty of FREE parking available!
šļø Tickets
Secure your spot early and save!
Presale: $25
At the Door: $35
Buy Here: /e/juneteenth-jubilee-2026-06-19-rapscallion-music-hall-lawrence-cfa65f š (Link in Bio)
Donāt miss out on the most impactful hip-hop event of the summer. Letās vibrate higher. šŖ·
#Juneteenth2026 #UniversalLotus #MastaAce #MarcoPolo #REKS LawrenceMA RapscallionMusicHall RealHipHop CommunityFirst LiveMusicLawrence
Today marks 75 days since Lexingtonās last homicide. As the weather warms up in the coming weeks, letās come together as a community to push it to 100 days! If this post was about a shooting that happened or someone getting killed, hundreds of people would have reacted! Before we can fight evil, we have to rid ourselves of the normalcy, dependency, and entertainment value of evil!
There isnāt a āmagic buttonā when it comes to this work. Thereās no ONE solution. None of us are perfect or can solve this issue individually⦠But UNITED, we can make a difference. Everybody got a part to play and all the parts look different. Stay connected, respect othersā purview or work, and letās get to it! @onelexingtonky