My name is Duncan, but many of you might know me as L!L DUNXX.

My story began with something that I'm incredibly grateful for: being adopted into a loving family around 2011. Growing up, I had the opportunity to be part of a family, experience new things, and receive a Christian education that helped shape my understanding of faith and the world around me.

Like anyone else, my life has had its good moments and its difficult ones. Although I was grateful to have a family, I eventually began struggling with the whole idea of family itself. Over time, I found myself becoming less connected with the people around me.

Growing up, I was also reminded that the things that make me different shouldn't determine how I see myself. That's something I've continued to think about throughout my life.

One thing I can confidently say is that I believe in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I've learned many things about God throughout my life, but one thing that has remained important to me is that He is a loving God.

That doesn't mean I've always understood everything or that my faith has never been tested. In fact, there have been periods of my life that were incredibly difficult.

There was a time when I struggled deeply with myself, my relationships, and how I viewed my place in the world. I reached a point of emotional pain where I needed help, and that experience changed the way I looked at life.

I'm sharing this because I don't want people to believe that just because someone looks happy on the outside, they aren't dealing with things internally.

I don't share my story for sympathy. I share it because I know there are people who might feel alone, misunderstood, or uncertain about where to turn.

Through my relationship with Christ, I've continued learning about grace, faith, forgiveness, and especially love.

If there's one thing God continues to teach me, it's love.

Not simply the idea of loving yourself, but learning how to genuinely show love to other people.

This is something I've struggled with, particularly when it comes to family relationships and understanding how to express that love.

I won't pretend I've figured it all out. I still have things to learn, and I still have room to grow.

But I believe that's part of walking with Christ. We aren't finished products. We are continually learning, growing, and allowing God to work in our lives.

Somewhere along my journey, I began exploring another way to express myself: music.

What started as an interest in creating music has grown into something that I want to use for a greater purpose.

I enjoy creating Christian rap and hip-hop, combining music, creativity, and messages that reflect my faith.

I don't want my music to simply be something people listen to and forget about. I want people to hear the message, connect with the lyrics, and hopefully take something meaningful away from it.

For me, music is more than entertainment. It's an opportunity to share what I believe in and give God the glory through the gifts He's given me.

Every song starts somewhere, but for me, it starts with prayer.

Before I begin developing an idea for a song, I pray and ask God for guidance. I want the music I create to have meaning and purpose rather than simply putting words together over a beat.

From there, I begin exploring different ideas, writing lyrics, developing hooks and verses, and figuring out how I want the song to sound.

For the production side of things, I primarily use Soundtrap and Live Intro to bring my musical ideas to life.

Sometimes inspiration comes from Scripture, sometimes from personal experiences, and sometimes from something I feel God is teaching me.

Every song is different, but my goal remains the same: to create something that encourages people, communicates a message, and ultimately gives glory to God.

I'm still learning. I'm still growing. I'm still figuring things out.

I have goals, dreams, and things I hope to accomplish with my music, but I also recognize that there's more to life than becoming an artist or gaining recognition.

I want to continue growing in my relationship with Christ, learning how to love others, and using the abilities God has given me to make a positive impact.

I don't know exactly where this journey will take me, but I'm excited to see what God has in store.

I'm not sharing my story because I have everything figured out. I'm sharing it because I'm still learning, still growing, and still allowing God to work in my life.

L!L DUNXX isn't about presenting a perfect person. It's about using the gifts God has given me to share a message that is bigger than myself.

My story is still being written. All glory to God. AMEN!