Born in Philadelphia but raised mostly in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, RL began writing at the age of 13. He was into crafts and creative writing from an early age, crafting short stories and adding artwork to all of his poems. During his youth RL was highly influenced by his former pastor, the late Ernestine M. Shivers. Shivers always encouraged him to use his gift to the fullest of abilities, and of
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