Eddie Hollywood "King of Crunk Church Music"

The fact is, HOLLYWOOD did have a spiritual up-bringing but, hadn't always lived up to those Godly standards. He enjoyed playing football (he was an excellent quarterback), reading, writing and spittin' rhymes, and sometimes his dad would even hire him to work for him as a car detailer on the weekends. Yet, somehow, around about the 9th grade, something went drastically wrong. It was as if satan whispered into HOLLYWOOD'S ear and told him that fast, easy money was the key to success therefore, lusting after the thug life became his idol. And, although HOLLYWOOD did successfully graduate from Riverdale H.S. In Jonesboro G.A., with good grades, by graduation he had already spent time in prison. HOLLYWOOD soon after decided that there was little or no hope for a better life and, pursued a career as the neighborhood dope boy to gain notoriety, respect and recognition. He then, left Mt. Carmel Church where his family had been members for years and came to the conclusion that, This church thing just ain't for me.
After learning what he'd thought to be all the tricks of the trade and, doing at least four short more bids in prison, HOLLYWOOD soon realized that although he may have turned his back on the Lord, God had certainly never turned His back on him.
By age 22, he was facing a ten year sentence for felony charges of drugs and weapon possession, violation of probation and, a few other misdemeanor charges. Edward Hines A.K.A. Boo-Man (drug hustlin' name) A.K.A. HOLLYWOOD (stage name) was level to the ground. He had to make up in his mind that, either he was going to quickly find his way back to God or, simply die in his sins and, the air was getting pretty thin.
One Wednesday evening, miraculously the same week of another yet, final arrest, his father invited him to Divine Faith Ministries International (South) where the Pastors are Donald and Gwen Battle (which are now his esteemed Pastors as well), HOLLYWOOD being so moved during this spirit awaking and soul stirring service, re-dedicated his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and, joined DFMI that very evening. Immediately after, he also felt led to join a couple of auxiliaries - the Audio and Video Production Ministries. While serving God and never missing a service he was able to receive revelation of the truths that, the gifts in which God has blessed him with are without repentance BUT must be used to glorify the King. Thus, receiving a new anointing to minister in Hip-Hop music in less than a year and, also deriving from this new inspiration as well, comes a mandate to gather in as many youth as possible and lead them to the greatest light there is, Jesus Christ!! For HOLLYWOOD knows that in Him there is life in abundance, and without Him there are no musical talents, no power to see lives changed and, no real unconditional love.