Linkboyz

The LinkBoyz, consisting of Christian hip-hop artists 3D and J7, met while incarcerated. Both men had experienced the consequences of addiction, poor decisions, and brokenness. Yet it was during some of the darkest moments of their lives that they encountered the life-changing grace of God.

For J7, the journey was deeply personal. After a tragic incident involving alcohol claimed the life of his best friend Michael, he was sentenced to prison. The loss of someone he loved, combined with the consequences of his decisions, became part of a painful journey that would ultimately lead him toward faith, recovery, and restoration.

While incarcerated, J7 and 3D began using Christian hip-hop to share the Gospel. Their performances drew growing crowds inside the prison chapel, creating opportunities for men from different backgrounds to hear the message of Jesus Christ. What began as music became a ministry.

The name LinkBoyz came from an old term describing individuals who carried lanterns through dark streets to help others find their way home. That meaning became a picture of their calling: to carry the light of Christ into dark places and help others discover a new direction in life.

Today, The LinkBoyz continue sharing their testimonies through music, prison ministry, recovery outreach, and community service. Their story demonstrates that a person's past does not have to determine their future.

Their message is simple: No one is beyond redemption, and every life has purpose.