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Metro Detroit musician is on a mission to inspire metro youth

Ypsilanti rapper making waves in entertainment industry
Ypsilanti rapper making waves in entertainment industry 05:04
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Kid Jay is a rising star in the hip-hop world and recently won a Stellar Award for his song "Glory," with the Detroit Youth Choir. Courtesy of Kid Jay

(CBS DETROIT) - An Ypsilanti teen is on a mission to have a positive impact on his community. 

Kid Jay is a rising star in the hip-hop world and recently won a Stellar Award for his song "Glory," with the Detroit Youth Choir. He's even opened for top artists like T.I. and Jermaine Dupri. He's also a mentor with the Steve Harvey Foundation.

Jay's music is consciously different, partly because of his mission to only record clean music with a positive message. 

He sat down with CBS News Detroit on Thursday to talk about his musical mission and his work as a public speaker. 

The young musician says goal is to push people to go boldly in the direction while using his own experiences to encourage others.  

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Kid Jay is a rising star in the hip-hop world and recently won a Stellar Award for his song "Glory," with the Detroit Youth Choir. He's even opened for top artists like T.I. and Jermaine Dupri. He's also a mentor with the Steve Harvey Foundation. Courtesy of Kid Jay
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