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Em’ Pris Honorable

August 29, 2025August 28, 2025 lethasrealtalk

Em’pris Honorable™ is the founder and owner of Pure Royalty Muziq Entertainment™, also known as Pure Royalty™ or Pure Royalty Studios™. As the launching artist for her label, Em’pris™ brings a unique blend of talents as an extraordinary performing artist, songwriter, choreographer, and all-around entertainer. Born in Winona, Mississippi, Em’pris™ moved to Chicago, Illinois, with her mother at the age of six. Her family’s rich musical heritage, with a bloodline of singers, musicians, and dancers, significantly influenced her career. Em’pris’ late mother played a pivotal role in teaching her how to sing, which later led to her being influenced by renowned female artists such as Patti LaBelle, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, M.C. Lyte, and Queen Latifah. By the age of 13, Em’pris™ began writing her own songs, combining her Southern roots with Midwest influences. Her mother’s encouragement led to Em’pris™ participating in local talent shows and contests, laying the foundation for her future success as an artist.

For years, until 2010, Em’pris™ performed under the moniker Sassi’lino Gambino™ (Sasso), producing secular music and openly expressing her lesbian identity through her art. As a member of the “Swamp Family” squad from 1999 to 2004, Em’pris™ collaborated with notable artists such as Soundmaster T, Jah-Rista, C.O. Tha’ Bad Black, Mony Karlo, and Rain. During this period, she opened for prominent artists, including Ludacris, Redman, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Twista, Do or Die, and Chingy,. just to name a few.

Em’pris™ also made an appearance in the 2003 film “When Thugs Cry” (Hawkfilmz/Lionsgate). In 2004, she joined the Ruff Ryders (Chicago Chapter), further expanding her opportunities to open for major artists like Lil’ Flip, J-Kwon, Dem Franchize Boyz, Lupe Fiasco, DMX, Fat Joe, Jada Kiss, and more. Em’pris officially founded Pure Royalty Muziq Entertainment™ in 2005, establishing an independent record label and performing arts company. In 2008, still Sassi’lino, Em’pris™ was in a competition sponsored by RNG Entertainment and hosted by Shawnna Guy of DTP. Em’pris™ came out on top once again & was crowned Chicago’s Hottest MC.

As a result of her endeavors, Em’pris™ became a member of The World Wide Fleet DJs (Mississippi Division) in 2022, serving as a host and representing as an artist. On August 5th, 2022 at The Flaming Skillet in Greenville, MS, Em’pris™ made her debut on The Hood Idol Tour. The Hood Idol Tour platform allowed Em’pris™ to “Get Her Mojo Back!” as she would say. Em’pris™ has achieved significant recognition, including being nominated for Best Female Artist of the Year three times and being crowned the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Hood Idol Tour Ultimate Winner. In 2025, Em’pris™ will be inducted into the Hood Idol Hall of Fame at the 7th Annual Hood Idol Awards. She is also nominated for, Hood Idol Motivational Artist OTY, Hood Idol Best Female Performance OTY, Hood Idol Best Female Rap Artist OTY & Hood Idol Radio Song OTY.

Despite facing the challenges of losing her mother, Em’pris™ determination and focus have enabled her to overcome adversity and achieve victory. She continues to make music and tour as much as possible. On April 4th, 2025 she released the soulful single entitled: “At My Lowest” featuring E’Swani™. She will also be dropping her new captivating dance track “Boppin’ ” both of which will be available on all platforms.

Em’pris™ is undoubtedly a star in her own right, and her future prospects appear promising. Her recent accolades include being named the 2024 Mississippi Fleet DJs Member of the Month for July, the 2024 Hood Idol Tour Ultimate Winner, and the 2024 Best Female Performance of the Year. Additionally, Pure Royalty Muziq Entertainment™ was nominated for Label/Group of the Year at the 2024 Southern Entertainment Awards. Em’pris™ has also received recognition for her previous wins, including the 2023 Hood Idol Tour Ultimate Winner, the 2023 Best Female Performance of the Year, and the 2022 Hood Idol Tour Ultimate Winner. Em’pris™ and her team, Pure Royalty & Friends, have been hosting a Juneteenth Festival for the community since 2020, June 2025 marked their 5th year.

Em’pris™ also received a notable write-up on SwaysUniverse.com on June 14, 2024, for her single “Ashes in the Whip” featuring E’Swani™ Additional publications includes The Legacy Magazine MS , The Hood Idol Magazine, Straight Official Magazine and more. Her latest releases include the single and video “At My Lowest” featuring E’Swani™ directed by Grammy member/nominee Lex Luga, and filmed by KJ of Monday J Baker Films in Jackson, Mississippi. Other recent releases include “Flex Check (Remix)” and “Ashes in the Whip” featuring E’Swani™< For more information, Em’pris™ official website or social media profiles.

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Em’pris Returns With Soulful Single “Ashes In The Whip” Featuring E’Swani

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“AT MY LOWEST” Feat. E’SWANI https://youtu.be/3b2uTJIfYwQ?si=h2UBLt2TCjMLfvLv

Ask Justin – Help

March 24, 2025March 23, 2025 lethasrealtalk

HelpI think back on the emotions, feelings, thoughts, and experiences I had as a kid—the ones I feared uttering aloud—and I have only God to thank that I am alive today. Like so many others who share similar experiences, I grew up in a time when mental health wasn’t understood, let alone prioritized. We just felt it and stayed in a child’s place. We just experienced it and stayed in a child’s place. We just thought it and stayed in a child’s place.More important than life itself back then was the name—the reputation of the family, the group, the neighborhood, the organization. We weren’t taught to keep family business private; we were cultured into it. And “in-house” didn’t just mean keeping it within our home address. It meant keeping it within our circle—our family, our community, our institutions. It started young, and because it was ingrained rather than explicitly taught, many people didn’t even realize they were passing down the habit of silence. They didn’t know that protecting the name was killing us.Abusers, sexual predators, bullies, and just plain cruel people hid under the cover of the name, inflicting trauma that many my age and older could never speak about.They could never say who touched them inappropriately.Who groomed them in secret.Who spoke to them violently.Who beat them horrifically, without cause or reason.Who denigrated and demeaned them until they felt broken beyond repair.They could never acknowledge their own pain—only accept the toxic behaviors and acting out as “just who they are.”They are the products of a culture of quiet. Many of them became the promiscuous, the addicted, the kleptomaniacs, the violent, the withdrawn, the antisocial, the outcast. The ones labeled slow, vicious, menacing. The victims and the victim-makers of sexual abuse. The undisciplined, the hateful. The ones everyone whispers about but never helped before they got to that point.Our young people are hurting, but we are living in an age of information that allows us to see what previous generations couldn’t. The consequences of this silence are no longer just whispered secrets; they are measurable, documented, and devastating. Here’s what the data tells us:What Studies Show About Youth Mental HealthPrevalence: • About 1 in 5 children (20%) experience a mental health disorder in a given year. • The most common disorders include anxiety (9.4%), behavior disorders (8.9%), ADHD (9.8%), and depression (4.4%) (CDC, 2023). • Suicide rates among youth have risen by nearly 60% over the last decade, making it the second leading cause of death among children aged 10-14.Causes & Risk Factors: • Biological: Genetics, brain chemistry, and prenatal exposure to toxins. • Environmental: Family conflict, poverty, exposure to violence, and lack of support. • Social & Cultural: Social media, academic pressure, and discrimination can contribute to stress and anxiety.Effects: • Children with untreated mental health issues are more likely to struggle academically, have difficulty forming relationships, and engage in risky behaviors. • They are also at higher risk for substance abuse and chronic mental health issues in adulthood.Treatment & Access: • Only 50% of children with a diagnosed mental health disorder receive treatment. • Barriers include stigma, lack of trained professionals, and financial or logistical constraints.Breaking the culture of quiet starts with awareness, but it doesn’t end there. The question now is: How can we, as individuals and as a society, ensure that the next generation doesn’t inherit the same silence? What conversations, actions, and changes need to happen to truly support our youth before it’s too late?Let’s Talk About It…

1. How do you think the culture of silence, particularly around mental health, has impacted your own upbringing or the way you view mental health today?

2. What steps can we take as individuals and communities to break the stigma around mental health and create a safe space for young people to open up?

3. In what ways can we better support children and adolescents who are struggling with their mental health, especially those who may not have access to professional help?

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Finger Print/Ask Justin

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 lethasrealtalk

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The relationship advice industry is a multi-million-dollar business, and as a male hopeless romantic, I can’t help but wonder—what’s the success rate of the advice they’re selling? Everywhere I look, I see one-size-fits-all guidance, repackaged and regurgitated in 15- to 45-second social media clips. Even when you sit through an entire episode of these so-called experts, half the time, you’re left wondering—what are they even talking about?

Sure, some of it sounds great in theory. But how much of what’s being consumed is actually being processed? I watch the videos, then I listen to real conversations, observe real relationships attempting to apply these so-called principles, and honestly? A lot more crap than cream.

I’m not here to knock anyone’s hustle. But why are we taking relationship and marriage advice from people who are unmarried, untested, unproven—or worse, tested and found wanting? Why aren’t we seeking wisdom from those who have been through the wringer and still kept their vows, their rings, and their commitment intact? Why do we cling to the idea that a problem-free man or woman exists anywhere on this planet?

We spend billions of dollars on generic advice that can’t possibly fit the unique dynamics of our relationships. These platforms have their place, but they shouldn’t be stripping us of personal responsibility—responsibility to acknowledge red flags (ours and our partner’s), to do the hard work, and to make life together actually work.

What if, instead of chasing easy answers, we invested in real growth? Mental, physical, and spiritual healing. Healthy habits. Accountability. Self-awareness. Patience. Discipline. Reality. Sacrifice. Service. And most of all—real love.

The simplest life is already infinitely complex. So why do we expect the merging of two lives to be anything but?

I’ll wait…

Your relationship is like a fingerprint—others may have them, but yours is unique to you.

Let’s Talk About It….

How has social media or mass-produced relationship advice influenced your views on love and commitment? Has it helped or harmed your approach to relationships?
What personal work—mentally, physically, or spiritually—do you think is necessary for you to build and sustain a healthy relationship?
In what ways can you embrace the uniqueness of your own relationship rather than comparing it to outside ideals or expectations?

Ask Justin

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 lethasrealtalk

Justin Wilson is an author and his writing is phenomenal. Justin has published and book and many pieces some of which many educators have emphasized needs to be introduced to school literacy curriculums.

Every second and fourth Monday starting March 2025 Justin will be responding to concerns of many. Leave a comment or email us and let Justin respond with a full detail that will not only keep your attention but also explain while his insight remains neutral.

Ask Justin

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 lethasrealtalk

Hello! Ask Me and I will respond. Also I would love to know what topics you want to read about. Starting the second Monday in March which March 10, 2025 and every second and fourth Monday my articles go out. Please share! Comment below. Make sure to follow on all platforms.

“Justin Wilson is a thought-provoking author known for his poignant poetry and short stories that explore real-life experiences and challenge societal narratives. His writing encourages meaningful conversations and introspection, particularly around the often-toxic discourse between genders. Justin’s debut, *From The Pews*, and his follow-up, *Courageous Vulnerability*, have been praised by mental health professionals for their honesty and depth. His poem ‘Simp’ was featured on Dr. PGB Hudson’s blog and discussed by a podcast panel, solidifying his voice in contemporary literature. Inspired by his faith and family, Justin’s work aims to foster understanding and positive change in today’s divisive society.”