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Rappin' 4Tay Inspires Bay Area Youth Amid Cancer Battle

7/28/2025

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Rappin’ 4Tay, despite his battle with multiple myeloma, ignites hope in Bay Area youth at Oakland’s Vertical Skills Outreach boxing gym. His powerful message of resilience inspires students to pursue their dreams. In his memoir, I’ll Be Around, he shares his life story and the relentless fight against cancer, motivating others to stay focused on their futures.

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Rappin’ 4Tay, despite his battle with multiple myeloma, ignites hope in Bay Area youth at Oakland’s Vertical Skills Outreach boxing gym. His powerful message of resilience inspires students to pursue their dreams. In his memoir, I’ll Be Around, he shares his life story and the relentless fight against cancer, motivating others to stay focused on their futures.