It Had To Happen: DJ Kayotik (Dr. Kareem Thomson) on Loss, Faith & Legacy

from YourChapters,YourStory · host Teresa Schindlbeck

Dr. Kareem Thomson—also known as DJ Kayotik—has performed around the world, working alongside some of the biggest names in music, including 50 Cent. But nothing could prepare him for the moment that changed everything: losing his only son.In this powerful episode, he opens up about how grief broke him, how faith carried him, and how legacy became his mission. His new book, It Had to Happen, drops September 11, 2025. Preorder now.Kareem’s purpose is still unfolding, and his story is a powerful reflection of a man choosing to rise, rebuild, and live his legacy-one step at a time.

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