It Had to Happen

<p><strong>It Had to Happen: What's a Man Without a Legacy?</strong></p><p></p><p>Kareem Thomson's life has been shaped by resilience heartbreak and an unyielding will to rise from the ashes. A husband father and military veteran Kareem has overcome unimaginable challenges. As DJ Kayotik he has rocked crowds across five continents working alongside some of the biggest names in music including 50 Cent. But behind the accolades there is a man with a story much deeper than his public persona.</p><p></p><p>Growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens during the crack epidemic Kareem's life was marked by addiction loss and survival. From his parents' struggles with drugs to his own journey through homelessness he faced the harsh realities of life head-on. But nothing could prepare him for the greatest loss of all-the death of his only son Dante just weeks before his high school graduation.</p><p></p><p>In It Had to Happen Kareem takes readers through his darkest moments of grief and despair revealing how the loss of his son shattered him-and how it also led him closer to God. Through his pain Kareem finds healing drawing strength from his faith and the love of his family.</p><p></p><p>This is not just a story of survival; it's a story of transformation. It's about a man who learned to honor his son's legacy embrace his role as a father and heal a broken heart. It Had to Happen is a raw powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and how even in the deepest pain there is hope for redemption.</p><p></p><p>Kareem Thomson's journey is ongoing and this book is a tribute to a man who continues to fight for his legacy-one step at a time.</p>