Growing Up Derrick
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Yesterday, while visiting my family, I came across an image of me taken when I was around 6 months old. I have no idea who the child to the left is, but the young lady on the right is my cousin V. She happens to be one of the most important people in my life. V and I, along with our other cousin Ryan, grew up like siblings. Since our mothers gave birth to us when they were young, we were taken care of by our grandmother.
V left home at the tender age of 17. Two years later, after becoming a mom and moving into her own apartment, she invited me to live with her in Bronx. At the time, I was around 12 years old and these were the defining years of my life. Not only did she teach me how to take care of myself, she also introduced me to the culture of hip-hop.
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Above: Pictured with V and my aunts.
Family, Growing Up Derrick 
Reader Comments (9)
Wow, you learn something new everyday. I love that we all have a story and they are so different. Are you close to your mom?
Awwwww!!! Too cute!
Thanks for sharing!!
I really love this post and learning more about your story. Thanks for sharing this with your fans ;o)
It's always nice to have old pictures to take you back down "Memory Lane"! What's even nicer is to have a special bond with family/friends who appreciate you and those special times. Great story!
Love your website and all of the photos. I would like to start a site for fathers, and your site is so inspiring. When I was younger D-Nice was one of my favorite rappers.
Thx 4 sharing...family is the best...wonder if we're related Sherill/ Derrick Jones...hmmm LOL
Thanks for giving that piece of your memory to us D . I remember a long long time ago , walking thru Georgetown in dc and i bumped into you. You were a kool dude and showed some good feelings by asking me how my day was going, that was mad kool. thx!
Isn't it wonderful to have an angel in your Life???? I love what you do, Derrick. Keep clicking away and keep sharing your story. You are truly inspirational!!!!!!!!!!!!