One of the grittiest and hardest-hitting Christian rappers, Thi'sl was born in Greenwood, Mississippi but moved as a toddler to St. Louis, Missouri. A rough upbringing in a hostile environment prevented him from experiencing a traditional childhood. He eventually took a sharp turn away from the street and developed a career as a rapper devoted to relating his story and promoting positivity. After This House I Shall Live (2007), as well as two releases through the X-Hustler label -- Chronicles of an X-Hustler (2009) and Beautiful Monster (2011) -- Thi'sl appeared on Lecrae's To...