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VON'J - "Blessings" (Edited)

from The Sounds of Cumberland County (2022) by Cumberland County

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"I’m Jovan Guilford born on 10/28/92. Everybody calls me VON J. I was born in Camden, NJ. Growing up in the foster system was a challenge within itself. I was adopted at 6-years-old only for my adopted mother to pass away. I began writing rhymes at 6-years-old and kept composition books. I never told anyone of my new talent; I kept it to myself. Watching B.E.T.’s 106 & Park helped me develop my talent and was a daily escape. My day-to-day struggles with molestation and rape drove me to go harder with my lyrics. Until one day, I exploded and ended up doing 10 years in prison at the age of 12 for murder. Throughout my whole bid, I grew closer to God, wrote lyrics every day, performed on the cell blocks every day for cops and inmates, and everyone told me I was going to “make it.” When I came home, I changed my life. I just needed someone to believe in me. At this current day, I’m doing interviews, mentoring kids, own my own business called VONTIME, and I’ve published three mixtapes and one album that have brought me a long lifeline of fans that hear my story and don’t judge, but use my story as an outlet. I can claim today that you’re looking at one of the greatest." - VON'J

"What is your favorite thing about Cumberland County?"

My favorite thing about Cumberland is when we come together, we come together. It’s a beautiful thing.

Facebook: VON’J Guilford
Instagram: Von_j_guilford
YouTube: VON’J Official

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