As a young boy, he was raised to believe women were “ev!l,” taught that violence at home was normal, and lived through tra’uma most kids could never imagine 💔 But this kid from the Midwest pushed past the strict, closed-in “corn belt” rules he’d been raised under – and became one of the top-selling artists in music history. His name and story in the comments 👇🏻🥹
He grew up in a strict and troubled household in the Midwest, shaped by a difficult family life and a sense of not belonging. Music became an early outlet, giving him a place to express emotions he couldn’t voice at home. School wasn’t much kinder, and he often clashed with peers and authority figures, developing…
