DeeRu20 is a justice-impacted music artist and storyteller who uses raw lyricism to transform pain into power. Incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry since the age of sixteen, he has turned years of adversity into fuel for creative expression. Through his music, DeeRu20 captures the emotional highs and lows of incarceration, delivering a message that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
As a coauthor of the powerful anthology A Real Hood Squareβs Perspective: Stories From Da Pen, DeeRu20 shares his firsthand experience in the chapter titled Maryβs Baby, offering an unfiltered look into the life, loss, and lessons of growing up behind bars. His work speaks to resilience, redemption, and the power of voiceβwhether through pen or mic.
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