# @swaysuniverse1 on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=JIahPNh_1Jo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70854174-swaysuniverse1-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-21T20:47:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SWAY'S UNIVERSE (@swaysuniverse1) — https://gondola.cc/swaysuniverse1

## Caption

What does it truly mean to be a father in today's world? Oakland artist J-Walt joins Sway in the Morning to discuss his powerful new spoken word project, How Love Grows, and the deep complexities of black fatherhood. This conversation dives into the heart of what it means to lead with love, from raising non-biological children to breaking generational cycles.

In this episode, J-Walt opens up about his artistic evolution from a 14-year-old rapper to a Grammy-considered poet. He explains why he chose spoken word as the medium for his latest album and how the birth of his daughter, Amira Ray, changed his perspective on life and creativity. The discussion takes a moving turn as J-Walt shares the story of Messiah, the son he has raised since the boy was just two months old, sparking a massive response from callers sharing their own journeys of step-parenthood and the nuances of biological versus chosen family.

We also hear a special surprise call from J-Walt's mother, Dr. Alex, who reflects on watching her son grow into the man and father he is today. From discussing the sacrifices of his own father to performing a chilling live poem and a signature Oakland freestyle, J-Walt proves why he is a leading voice for his generation. Whether you are a parent, an artist, or someone looking for inspiration, this deep dive into legacy and love is a must-watch for anyone navigating the beautiful challenges of family life.

Chapters

0:00 J-Walt's 10 Year Journey with Sway
3:15 Moving from Hip-Hop to Spoken Word
6:40 The Birth of How Love Grows
10:10 The Story of Messiah and Unconditional Love
14:50 Fatherhood Poem and Deep Reflections
18:30 Responsibility and Parental Advice
22:15 Balancing Parenthood and Personal Identity
26:45 Callers Share Their Fatherhood Journeys
31:15 Breaking Generational Trauma with Love
35:00 My Father's Hands Tribute
39:30 Surprise Call from J-Walt's Mother
43:15 Grammy Consideration and International Success
46:40 Live Spoken Word Performance
48:50 High Energy Oakland Freestyle and Outro

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How Fatherhood Inspired J-Walt’s New Album 'How Love Grows' | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
https://youtu.be/JIahPNh_1Jo


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- **Likes:** 15
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## Tags

shade45, siriusxm, spokenword, jwalt, fatherhood, swayinthemorning, oakland, swaysuniverse

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