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BL Shirelle had a talent for writing poetry from a young age. But while she was growing up in Philadelphia, her mother struggled with addiction and eventually BL became involved with drugs too. By 12 years old she was dealing crack cocaine from their home, but she was still writing raps everyday about the things she saw and experienced. She tells Jo Fidgen how one night, when she was 18, she heard  a commotion on the street and went out to investigate, only to be caught up in a very serious situation. Part two of her story continues tomorrow.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Thomas Harding Assinder

Photo: BL Shirelle
Credit:  Courtesy DJC Records

Published on Monday, 24th August 2020.

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