Lecrae is a 4x Grammy-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and thought leader, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking impact in both music and culture.
He’s also a New York Times bestselling author of two books that offer an unfiltered look into his life story and the journey of healing. Lecrae has been featured by CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and NPR—not just for his music but for his leadership in addressing mental health.
In this episode, we dive deep into Lecrae’s powerful story—from a childhood marked by emotional, sexual, and physical abuse to hitting rock bottom in his early 20s. He opens up about the long road to healing from trauma, the role of spirituality and therapy in his journey, and the courage it takes to embrace true vulnerability.
Lecrae also shares how he continues to find purpose and strength in the process of restoration and how his experiences have shaped his mission to inspire others to heal and thrive.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his story, we believe this conversation will leave you with a greater understanding of resilience, redemption, and what it means to truly heal.
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Sponsor: N-2 Water 3:08 - Ending up in a psych ward 11:12 - Growing up without a father 24:06 - Learning what it means to be a man 30:11 - Getting physically abused 37:58 - Getting sexually abused 48:57 - The impact of trauma on his life 57:57 - Turning to music as an outlet 1:02:08 - Having a psychotic break 1:07:25 - What life was like inside the psych ward 1:15:50 - Going on a spiritual journey 1:20:53 - Drinking binges 1:27:15 - Confronting his trauma 1:50:31 - Becoming an integrated human being
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