We had the good fortune of connecting with TDO Von-T and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi TDO, what role has risk played in your life or career?
When I think of risk, I think of the service I provided for this country in the United States Army. I fought proudly for our country during my deployment to Iraq and represented the Army with the utmost respect throughout my career while rising through the ranks to Captain. However, the Army didn’t think Hip-Hop and being a Soldier mixed so they charged me and attempted to kick me out. Yea you read that right. So, I’m still willing to risk it all to expose the story even if it cost me my life to do so. I fight injustices everywhere, it’s a shame the one organization I once respected so much turned to my biggest opp.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Many of days I have wanted to give up. However, when I think on how my process went to get where I am, it’s only because I never folded. I lost friends to violence and I got rid of friends for having hidden agendas along the way. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone on this road we go down. More often than not it requires you to go alone for a while. I have been broke before and I spent my last dollar down to the negatives following something nobody else can see or understand. I think back on these situations and realized it builds character. Just know what doesn’t kill you really will make you a beast.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I stay close to Atlanta Georgia, so you know if you want a variety of things to do check out the area, however, do your research before coming to the A, because you don’t want to end uupon the wrong side. The best way to do this is to verify through a creditable source that the event is real or only go where you know of.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Consistency is the key, so shoutout to everyone who was A1 since day one. This road is not a easy one and it’s easy for an artist to feel invisible as if your music and work go unnoticed. Never quit, tap into your base and fuse it with your drive and keep going, because you are always closer to the end than you think you are.

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