Big Duke (of Psycho Realm) on Being Paralyzed
Really glad to hear Big Duke is doing well and that he’s staying busy with several projects, most notably a Spanish album by Sick Jacken. He’s also thinking about rapping again, which I would most definitely look forward to. Interview Part One, Interview Part Two (via)
When you got shot back in 1998 it left you paralyzed. What went through your head when you were told the devastating news?
Actually, when they told me that I wasn’t gonna be able to walk and talk anymore, they had me on so many drugs that it didn’t register in my head right away. They tell me that there’s a big possibility that I might regain movement someday, but they didn’t know when. They don’t understand how someone that caught a bullet to the neck and had their main artery severed can still be alive today. There was literally a fountain of blood shooting out of my fucken neck. They also told us that I wouldn’t make it past that night, but I’m still here.
Family and friends kept me from feeling down when this first happened. When I had the strength and I was able to think clearly, being involved with our music helped keep me occupied and not get stuck thinking about the situation that I’m in. Right now, I’m looking out for my girls and making sure that they’re good keeps me strong and motivated to do everything that I’m doing. Our fans and soldiers also keep me strong and focused. I don’t have time to feel down and depressed, they won’t let me. And I also would never do that to them. People in my situation should find something to do: a job, write a book, travel, to keep themselves occupied. If they just sit there thinking about their physical condition and get all sad and depressed, they’ll start contemplating suicide. I know it’s hard but, get over it and keep living life.
see also:
DJ Muggs Scoring Movies, Sick Jacken Releasing Album In Spanish
Psycho Realm - Psycho City Blocks / Stone Garden [videos]
duke the best
big duke is a insperation to me cause when i got shot i thaugh i wasnt goin to make it they told me i wouldnt be able to walk but here i am still runnin from the cops, hang there duke , DoMR LoK
fueça amigo,en Brazil torcemos por ti…………Im a psycho soldier
Good bless you…Duck for ever….
Fuerza Duke!!! Pa’rriba siempre
Without duke, psycho realm isn’t the same. hang in there duke.
orale que chingon que ya este recuperandose ese vato y hechale ganas wey.
was up duke all the homies keep you in there prayers.can’t wait to here you again!
duke is a very strong person just by reading this you can tell he is a really smart person im in a gang and people that dont understand this culture if you can understand this culture than you cant understand other cultures just how the mayans sacrificed they’re own for a god we sacrifice ourself to save another friend so hang in there big duke you’ll be alright just letting this peace of writing for those people that think we stay in a gang cause its cool u got it twisted when thing happened there aint no way of coming back you alredy got people looking for you so might as well depend on your hommies and of course your family take care big duke and keep raping
Your a inspiration 2 all streetz homies from everyhood all over the world my brother and I were a Hardcore street Hiphop group signed 2 universal destined 2 make it big until he was fatally shot back n 2001 it effected me so bad i was jus so depressed everyday and stop doin what we do which is makin music but seeing you n hearing how your soildering on its motivatied me 2 get back at it .i neva really stopped i jus didnt have the passion anymore Now i do thanx Big Homie Duke keep it 100
wu suup duke! I hope ur able to rock the mic soon cuz were impatiently waiting for the next psycho realm record with u in every song, jacken is sick but we need the general leading it! Much respect from a neighbor straight from the West Adams District, Los Angeles. Ca. 90018
gustavo, I really miss u a lotttt!!! I use to work w/ u at Noble Ave.and visit u at the hospital. I am so glad you are better. i didnt know where
to find u, please get in touch if u remember me besossssss me.(I USED to be Parodi)
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