At the end of the day, there are people out there that want to see you fail.

Growing up in Paterson wasn't the easiest thing.

It is funny what a year can do.

Everybody wants to defeat the defending champs.

Take your time. Love is gonna come. Don't force it. Don't try to make it happen. Relax, take your time, and you'll know when it's there. My mom gave me that advice.

My mom lived by herself with two kids. Sacrifice was the name of the game at our house.

It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.