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Gallery: Dynamics of a father & son relationship

The concept behind Truth Speaker's song "Young Starz" was to tell part of his family history in relation to his father's incarceration.
The concept behind Truth Speaker's song "Young Starz" was to tell part of his family history in relation to his father's incarceration. Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer
Makhai's father, Freedom-Allah, in the recording studio listening to the latest mix of “Hip-Hop Baby.” A single projected for release this summer.
Makhai's father, Freedom-Allah, in the recording studio listening to the latest mix of “Hip-Hop Baby.” A single projected for release this summer. Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor
Every Sunday Makhai and his father spend time together. One of their regular outings is the local barbershop for a shape up.
Every Sunday Makhai and his father spend time together. One of their regular outings is the local barbershop for a shape up. Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor
Freedom-Allah getting his beard shaped by a barber.
Freedom-Allah getting his beard shaped by a barber. Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor
Makhai getting his hair sprayed so it will maintain its hold.
Makhai getting his hair sprayed so it will maintain its hold. Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor
Checking to see if the line up is to his satisfaction.
Checking to see if the line up is to his satisfaction. Stacy Fernández | Asst. Feature Editor
Truth Speaker's lyrics open up about children’s rights, non-violence and current events.
Truth Speaker's lyrics open up about children’s rights, non-violence and current events. Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer
After Freedom-Allah got out of prison he made a promise to his son not to get in trouble again.
After Freedom-Allah got out of prison he made a promise to his son not to get in trouble again. Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer
Freedom-Allah drives his son to school everyday. Makhai is currently a junior at Henninger High Schoo.l
Freedom-Allah drives his son to school everyday. Makhai is currently a junior at Henninger High Schoo.l Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer
Makhai is consistently on the honor roll and was selected a few weeks ago for an award honoring future scientists and technologists.
Makhai is consistently on the honor roll and was selected a few weeks ago for an award honoring future scientists and technologists. Michael Santiago | Contributing Photographer
Published on April 3, 2017 at 1:25 am

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