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Sad Boys For Real! National photographer, Gualo Hawes, pops out to discuss shooting at Dreamvile festival with Drake, the want for people's validation, changing his direction in life & the impact of his environment growing up. Gualo talks about growing up on the Southside of Chicago; being forced to earn every opportunity he was given due to a lack of resources or doubts from the people around him.Big Sean says in Sunday Morning Jetpack, "And you taught me I'm a product of everything I go through / And you and grandma went broke so we would never get bruised," giving praise to his mom, but revealing the deeper message of each moment creates the person you become. For Gualo, he's been shaped into an observant & hungry photographer who forced himself into the industry. He's accomplished more than most in the industyr; however, behind it all he's still just trying to prove his worth...Also discussed, sneaking into Summer Smash, shooting for Drake U Justin Bieber, and being personally requested by Lil Uzi Vert

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago super producer, Gold Haze, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his journey from "Your Pain is Mine" to "When I had Nothing, I had Everything." Gold Haze reflects on the relationships he walked away from, past versions of himself he let go of, and leaning on God in times where he didn't have the answers. In the song, "When You Had Nothing," Gold Haze says, “Every season built a purpose / God’ll show you if it’s worth it / sometimes the pain resurface just to show you what your worth is." Gold Haze reflects on the times where he couldn't understand the reason behind certain things happening. We search for answers until we realize that God is doing it for a reason. Our path is unique to us, and each lesson was already written. Also discussed: car accident that rerouted life, realizing he had everything he ever wanted, and the significance of each chapter in book. "Gold Haze Interview: Overcoming Heartbreak, Trusting God & Finding True Happiness | Sad Boy Radio"

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Joey Purp, slides to PVTSTCK, to discuss his 10 years in rap since dropping his debut project, iiiDrops. Joey discusses his relationship with SaveMoney friends: Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kami & many more. Also, the traumas he's overcome throughout his life & leaning on God in times where circumstances felt extra heavy. In the song, "I came I seen," Joey says, “I doubled my karma fro devilish ways / I know my past been haunting me / I pray the casket far from me / I just been praying for peace for ya’ll / cause I been going to war with me." Joey reflects on the internal battles he had to overcome within himself to find the peace he has today. From cleaning up the trauma that numbed him from an early age to his own decisions, Joey talks about this with a transparency second to none. Standing on a truth that most hardly ever face.Also discussed: becoming a father, leaving behind certain relationships, and importance of God's forgiveness. "Joey Purp Interview: Overcoming Trauma, Finding God, 10 Years in Rap, & SaveMoney | Sad Boy Radio"

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Artist, Demetri Wiley, visits PVTSTCK to discuss his early love for music, becoming a cultural voice with his "Lost Loverboy," podcast, the experiences he's dealt with when searching for love from others & himself, and overcoming the darkest period in his life.

In the song, "Lost Loverboy," Demetri says, "“I think it’s time I finally try find myself / I been running from love / just trynna hide Fromm all this pain I felt." Demetri often searched for love from others, due to the lack of love he felt for himself. Constantly pouring into others from a cup that was more than half empty. It wasn't until he was questioning his purpose in life; when he truly searched for the love he needed, and found it from himself.

Also discussed, the importance of becoming a father, a 10+ year love story that left him heartbroken, and learning to let go of relationships that don't serve him.

Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Gado 2x, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss the highs & lows of his journey. From receiving features from G Herbo & Valee, to getting locked up for a weekend and being forced to reflect. Gado has faced many of his own struggles, but has continued to look for ways to elevate throughout his life.

In the song, "First Day Out," Gado says, “Ain’t no criminal, I’m just misunderstood." A feeling that is consistently discussed for many creatives; for Gado, this feeling runs deeper than the surface. Gado allows his music to tell the stories he usually keeps silent about.

Also discussed, Impact of Father's Incarceration, Losing A Child, and Reflecting On What Could've Been had he stayed in Chicago.