The Road to Restoration: Part 2 | Closing the Gap

The Road to Restoration is a behind the scenes look at the making of Lecrae's new album and season of recovery. It’s easy to think that life gets easier the more successful you get. But, the more successful I became the more I had to fight for something I couldn’t maintain. It broke me. But it also opened the door for me to be restored. Restoration is ongoing... an endless pursuit towards accepting what God has for you and trusting Him to lead you to what’s ahead. It is the key essential for life.
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Executive Producer:
Reach Records
Co-Producers:
3Strand Films
Trillicon Valley/Squint
Mike Folabi Ajayi
Directors:
Adam "Lumkile" Thomason
Mike Folabi Ajayi
Squint
Story By:
Adam "Lumkile" Thomason
Directors of Photography:
Adam "Lumkile" Thomason
Mike Folabi Ajayi
Squint
Matthew Vasquez
Erick Hodge
Skyler Smith
Lead Editor:
Seth Kark
Assistant Editors:
Skyler Smith
Michael Crocker
Line Producers:
Skyler Smith
Erick Hodge
Norm Scott
Color & Grade:
John Carrington
Audio Mix Engineer:
Jacob "Biz" Morris
Artwork & Design:
Alex Medina
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[@heff434]

It's crazy seeing Lecrae meet his Dad after years of listening to his music and hearing him articulate the pain of never knowing his father.

[@KB33441]

Can't even imagine the pain. I thank God for reuniting Lecrae, his sister and father. Our Father sure restores.

[@annuitcptis1447]

I can’t believe how far this man has got ever since After The Music Stops.

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

It’s like what Biz said. We have witnessed the ups and downs. Maybe not personally but as people that follow his music.

[@christlikerecords54]

I just met my biological father this year and im 47 but we talk now almost every day. I just want to tell lecrae that its never to late. And im happy for him

[@alexandergarvin8011]

Tbh, Crae got crazy patience, sitting down in his shoes, talking to his biological dad, i know i wouldnt be able to be as calm as him, period

[@KarlNova]

Bro you meeting your dad and talking to him, I FELT that.

[@ufuomaaghomishe4530]

Me too

[@ItsMediKay]

Bro 😭

[@codyjumper5019]

I wish your dad gave you a better experience when you met him Lecrae, that must have been very bittersweet. But I'm still so proud of you bro. You were the bigger man and decided to still love him anyway. You're an inspiration to me man. Love you forever and always. Keep up the good work 💪

[@calebbosse2205]

Yes crae! I'm such a big fan! I have had major autism from an early age and you and NF Have helped me progress so much!!! Thanks from your biggest fan Caleb

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

Music is so powerful!

[@tubailey2459]

God Bless You, Caleb from the Mother of a son with Autism. You are truly wonderfully made people

[@9timex129]

Caleb Bosse same bro god bless ya brother

[@bodboni336]

I am loving the way Lecrae is just so chill about the music in the background of the restaurant. Lol

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

Doubt he even noticed with his dad being around.

[@Kingdrasta13]

tbh I didn't realize there was music playing til I saw this comment. I was just hoping the conversation would go well

[@Mark_B585]

This has me in tears. I lost my father, my uncle and my grandmother last year within 9 months. And I've been on a path from the lowest to a place of joy.

[@Mark_B585]

I even met my father at the age of maybe 39... Damn

[@judesonataisi4503]

God be with you

[@gabrielalele8603]

My Sincere Condolences for your Losses. Prayers to you & your Family members.

[@omgitsmoncelle]

@lecrae I literally cried seeing you talk to your dad, this is so beautiful man! #restoration much love from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@keliyas09]

You and Andy Mineo helped me realize its ok to be different

[@chipskylark172]

KB was the first one to show me that. It’s okay to not be like the crowd.

[@keliyas09]

@@chipskylark172 I love them all they really help my life alot

[@chipskylark172]

KB THE ENFORCER same my brother it’s amazing who God uses to get his message out and I’m glad it’s them

[@keliyas09]

@@chipskylark172 AMEN BROTHER

[@sisisisi6]

Past the music, you’re a role model to young boys & men growing up without a Father. I hope you know how powerful you sharing your story will mean to so many fatherless kids.

[@katlegoserai4935]

When he said "I'm just like you," I thought of the song JUST LIKE YOU

[@cj-yi6wq]

Same !

[@doniannaforde54]

Same

[@sergiomonge6460]

True!

[@cesiliamartinez12]

SAME

[@c.ronthemic7450]

I just came across this artist and am already a huge fan.

[@TCG2033]

This guy is the ACTUAL truth-your life should never be the same after driving around listening to his music.

[@tjh3777]

So deep. You know you're going to have to take care of that man. Ain't that just like God. We don't deserve Him, but He makes it rain on us all.

[@daisykirkland7292]

Seeing the way God is mending all of the broken pieces in your life as He is restoring you is encouraging. Never a moment wasted. Won't He do it!!!

[@iamdiegofuller]

Yep! That hits different. I felt that one. (my mother and father decided to leave me when I was 7yrs old) I was homeless, molested and abused as at kid and teen. Praying for those who know what those shoes feel like or even going through it now.

[@tubailey2459]

That’s heavy. The pain must be deep. Thank you for sharing.

[@blessingmasawi3616]

You're a fighter

[@jessekalinga4213]

I've been going through a process of restoration since the beginning of this month, I am facing my depression and anxiety and an addiction that I have and I am hoping that by the grace of God I will be able to push through and face it all and finally be restored in the end ❤️🙏

[@destinybailey5537]

Jesse Muuo you Will be restored

[@jessekalinga4213]

@@destinybailey5537 amen 🙏

[@tubailey2459]

He will

[@blessingmasawi3616]

Wow, I'm in exactly the same boat. So I guess I'll stop running then.

[@slrjcismyrock2213]

You’ll be restored, brother! Keeping trusting in God 🙏

[@PrettyBossOfficial]

My Dad told me about you and I subbed immediately. Stay positive 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@TheOneandOnlyKK]

God was definitely with Lecrae when he met his dad. My dad wasn’t in my life either and the military moved me to the same state he and my grandma has just moved to only 40 minutes away. We have dinner every other week. I had to just let go of the past and walk in forgiveness even though he doesn’t see his wrong because mentally I don’t think he was even able to be there for me. I thank God for being my Father, when my dad didn’t know how to be!

[@tubailey2459]

Sad, but so often true.

[@Keepthefaith116]

I feel the same way just keep praying That God will open his eyes to realize his wrongs , because people always think that there right in God eyes and in themselves morally, but God weighs the heart , we all have fallen short of Gods glory just like in the beginning with Adam and Eve , we aren’t perfect , but strive for perfection through Jesus Christ . Right now I’m going through the same situation and I appreciate you sharing that ,and I pray that God makes a change between you and your father in Jesus name! God bless you!!

[@jadesampson3567]

Lecrae, you're such a blessing.💎

[@drewmixalot]

I could feel the pain and emotion during that dinner conversation. @lecrae, I have a ton of respect for you for the way you spoke the hard truth, but in a gracious and loving way.

[@kimmieann316]

I listened to your music for the first time in rehab and I have loved your music and felt your lyrics and how deep they are since. To have somebody that is a rapper but isn’t ashamed for their fire for Christ and to make music about it is so touching! Keep making a difference! Thank you for letting us in to your life through this documentary.. I struggle with an absent father and it has effected me my whole life in the choices I made I spent my life trying to fill that void and searching for love in wrong people and places before I came to Christ. I can relate to this pain so much . I kept trying to chase after my father begging him to love me and it kept just breaking me everytime I was denied that love or relationship .You are just so humble and you can tell how great of a person you are and your heart. I’m glad I was able to watch this and relate so much. 💕🙏🏻

[@simonemcbride6947]

I already assumed that there were parallels in our stories through your music, but wow. Learning more about you through this project truly reminds me that there are no coincidences when it comes to God and His people. I thank you for opening up in the ways that you are and for using your platform to lift up others. I know that you probably hear this often and I'm glad if you do, but your music and some of the other dudes in the clique obviously due to God's intervention saved my life and livelihood while I was in rehab. To go from a relapse and isolating myself for a whole year just getting high and evading my family to truly building a life with God's people... sharing ATWT was one of the first ways I was able to connect with people when I began to socialize again. I was able to spend the little money that I had at the time on your album and not a pack of cigarettes. I was able to take a chance and request the driver play your album in the van when we went on outings at my rehab with sometimes up to 15 of us in the whip scared they were gonna think I was lame and finding out they all loved it. The other ladies started requesting certain songs and then started borrowing the whole album during periods of free time we would have. I heard you say something in the live chat the other night about that album and I dont remember what you said but I remember it sounding like unease about that album. You should know that whatever you went through during the making and distribution of that album that may have left you feeling unsure...just know for a FACT that it made a difference. I love you and I thank God for using you. I thank God that you're brave enough to be on the front lines. I thank God that you're speaking out on the spirits of depression and identity and I pray that God will continue to keep you, your family, and bless you all in greater and greater ways. ❤🙏🏾💐

[@shekinah6853]

I like how he's really put effort into this album; doing research and all that👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SemPlaysYT]

Guys one thing I've learnt is that when you change one thing in the past, you change everything. If Lecrae grew up with his father, he definitely wouldn't have been who he is right now and I don't think this album would even exist. So... I'm just saying. 😊

[@SemDoesEverything]

Very true

[@TheOneandOnlyKK]

Amen!!

[@nataliefindley7071]

Thank you for your insight.. you've helped me change some things about the way I was thinking about my own life!!! God bless you. 💖

[@florencembah2626]

Yeah I get it ND can totally relate

[@lammidloved]

Literally, it's like getting to the point of complete trust in God that we know that even negative things work for our good!!

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

This little series was so dope.

[@jowitbeats2000]

Very powerful and brave of you to share this! God bless you very much!!!!

[@dsherwind]

Lecrae thanks for sharing this moment with the world. It must have been tough being so transparent about the meeting with your father. I have a similar experience with my father and when your father told you "nothing belongs to me, everything belong to Jesus". My dad said the same thing, and all i could think was man take some responsibility. But I have grown since that encounter, and God has put love in me for him. So for the first time i am about to send a fathers day gift just to show the same grace Jesus has shown me. thanks again for the vid!

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Dude you're so authentic in your approach! I know even people like you have your bad days however I hope you realize the impact you and your team are making!

[@AfriChrist]

Lecrae asking his father how he’s processing all of this was a great question. His reaction kind of threw me off though. I still don’t think he realized what he did by abandoning them. But It rekindled a relationship

[@senkaletemitope1915]

Yea. I don't think he understood the gravity.

[@ikebeeme]

Man this one hit home. I would love to sit down with my biological farther and get some questions answered.

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

If your able to make it happen.

[@jasonpowell291]

Man I can't stop seeing Crae's Dad in his face

[@onelikeyouber1728]

Same situation with my dad. After meeting him expectations lessen some and we feel little more whole. For sure. Truth. Thank u.

[@leondelsol3857]

On the real, I fast forwarded to the part where you and sister met up with your father. Pretty powerful stuff and that was mighty brave of you and your sister. You stated that it was “too late for your father to be your Dad.” I can say my father wasn’t there during my teenage years. It was not until I met Jesus and was forgiven that I was able to forgive my father which lead to loving my father. In that love from Jesus, it compelled me to love my father even more even if he didn’t deserve it. When my father felt that genuine love from me, this opened up the door for a better relationship with him. As the relationship and the love grew, then I chose not to dwell on the negative and walk down the path of his life to gain understanding. That’s where I began to honor him. At that point, he became my “Dad” again! It was definitely a process and takes time but now I can say that God used me in my father’s life to bring hope. It ain’t over bro, the seed has been planted and God will do the rest. Continue to stay in touch with your father and watch God do some amazing things! Praying for that continued restoration in your life! 🙏🏾

[@Keepthefaith116]

Amen ! Jesus restores!

[@hopenyavor5514]

This one hit #different with him meeting his Dad. Thank God for restoration 🙏🏾

[@WP1097]

Thank you for sharing yourself with us, brother. The moment you won the Grammy I've been praying for you because I knew that would have been an opening for spiritual attack. But what satan wants for our harm; our GREAT GOD makes it for our GOOD! God bless you brother! I will continue to pray for you, and your family. Blessed be the name of the LORD!!

[@thaddyator5525]

Anyone else come from part 1 premier?

[@joeydee116]

Me

[@estherr808]

Me

[@joyh.729]

I’ve always had much respect for Lecrae. May God give you what may have been lost in abundance, overflowing! 🌟

[@nancymwedzi4327]

Thank you for sharing your life with us, your humility, forgiveness and openness is inspiring. May God bless you!

[@jacobkrosschell2660]

This is special. So glad you could finally meet your dad.

[@raimundonguala4129]

God bless u Lecrae , when God is workin' nobody can't stop him.

[@bravesoul10]

Thanks for sharing the love of God . When you forget your dad is that you really practice what you are preaching with your songs . Also , I want to share that my song loves to rap so one day I told him : listen a good rap like Lecrae , he started to created Catholic Christian Rap with a group and already travel to Brazil, Panama , LA, Texas, Chicago and Canada . Keep doing what you love . Blessings

[@andreadeleon2260]

Wow inspiring u seeing your dad I’ve heard through lyrics, read books of u speaking on him, and watching him w you even for your first time and your reaction is such an inspiration 😭

[@LaurenWooten949]

Lecrae I’ve been a fan since the beginning, this episode is powerful! To look your father who’s been absent in the face as an adult is a true test. I too have felt this moment and to know God has restored my pain with peace because I forgave is something you can’t explain. Forgiveness is not just for them it’s for you! When you can forgive someone who deeply hurt you it gives you a glimpse of what Christ felt on the cross. Thank you for your blood Jesus!

[@darisonmartin2079]

Lecrae you're a man of integrity, listening to your music always makes me to be at hold at that moment, enable me to recognize myself because in each line of your lyrics it impact to me a lot with a positive senses and this suffice it to say that lecrae you're a mentor to me. So at this point I would like to celebrate with you for meeting with your Dad eventually.

[@dylanrodriguez3076]

This is amazing bro, thank you for letting God use you

[@NathanMcBroom]

All the blessings to you for your openness and vulnerability. May God continue to keep you humble as he heals and restores you! Much love

[@calebbrown6595]

I felt this meeting your father. My parents divorced in 2016 the year after I graduated high school. Me and my sister were shook. My parents were together 22 years and I grew up in a Christian home and didn’t think that was supposed to happen. 2021 I reached out to my dad and wanted to let the past go. We never had a close relationship really but working out was really the only way we bonded. It’s still kind of tough and I met my step sister and brother for the first time about a month ago as well as my stepmom. I was angered I couldn’t have a personal relationship with just him with my sister but Jesus forgave me so I must forgive. Lecrae you opened my eyes with grace with meeting with your father. I ask for all of your prayers that God continues to help my relationship grow with my dad and hopefully my sister will eventually be ready. Keep up the good work bro. Much love! ATWT 🔥

[@kbowiepersonal]

He played the instrumental of Always Knew at the end of this, the song where he said "never met my dad but met the music that raised me" . Everything about this whole project is beautiful and genius

[@OrondeB]

Dang this really hit me. I loved the interaction between him, his dad and his sister.

[@elwkane]

This was great. Can’t imagine how my life would’ve been without my father. Thank you for being candid and taking us on this journey with you. God bless 🙏🏾

[@tredeagle1]

You look just like him... PRAISE GOD for your restoration...maybe one day God will do it for my family...

[@Legittuber]

Lecrae very first father and son time . I'm glad too see him restored in Christ and being able to heal and move forward strong in the powerful name of Jesus. Not only that but manage to be a father himself and be in his kids life

[@aliciabeckles1809]

Beautiful, vulnerable and amazing! Bless God ‼️🙏🏾

[@TheEmurphy2]

May the Lord bless you for your willingness to walk your faith into this new road. Thank you for allow us to see this. -Emerson

[@WyntrWxlfStudios]

This is powerful... Thank you for being open and real. Its a real testimony.

[@amirahjamia8709]

The anomaly tour was definitely 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 each and every time I saw lecrae live it was sooooo amazing

[@alphieshikwambana]

The magnitude of this is even more powerful if you read his book and understand most of what he has being through

[@MauriceIJones]

It’s awesome to see stories of restoration like this! We as fans need to keep praying and supporting as we are all on a journey! Great work Lecrae

[@SoulDeepZim]

I can't wait to get to a place where I can do a huge project like this and not worry about profit. I love it. Thank you and God bless you my brother. 🙏🏾

[@Kinging_David]

Lecrae is a special blessing and a huge lesson that on life, you can either be bitter, or be better.

[@lawanholt3193]

Thank you for sharing this. My daughter just had a relationship with her dad.

[@ElecktroChiva]

So cool that you got to sit and talk to your dad. I had an opportunity to meet my dad a few years back and he didn't show up. I got to meet some of his brothers and sisters though.

[@_llydsgh3826]

Wow. This is literally so powerful yo

[@aleezabutler]

I can't wait for this album ♥️ and this doc

[@fugazy1276]

“I do the same thing with my own kids” “HUH?!👀” “oh mah Gawd” 10:54 😂😂

[@ThatsNOTChristian]

😂😂

[@emilymolino6813]

haha

[@thomasryan2864]

Im going to say you did a awesome job tonight in reading Pennsylvania at winter jam thank you so much keep working on the faith bro❤❤

[@MrJoyboii]

Thank you brother for showing your life you have help me and a lot this to your Muzik too .my dad was not to involved in my life but more than your s. My dad said he's stayed away he didn't want me to turn out like him. And that if I was ever ready he knew that I would come through which I came through we have a tighter relationship he's not living for the Lord. But his praise about me. Is good and I told him it's because of God even though he says he doesn't believe there is. Rather he follows God or not I'm going to talk to him as long as the Lord will allow me.

[@devonwilliams3886]

This is great! I read about him in a book and he went through so much. Look how far he has come. Love his music.. Will always support him . he tells his truth and it is refreshing.

[@Beyondblssd]

this is truly a heart touching series Lecrae and man I had the same thing happen to me, having a dad leave early and brother its hard not be angry, but we have to forgive those who have done us wrong

[@DrKeziahSabu]

Thank you so much for sharing this Lecrae ❤ God bless you brother in Christ! 🙌

[@t.v.3502]

Powerful. Thank you Lecrae. I'm so glad you overcame that and grew to be there greater man, per say

[@TrayLittle]

This reminds me of the TV show This Is Is. it’s crazy how similar the situation is. I wonder if Lecrae has ever seen the show. But it’s tough my dad was killed when I was four and my stepdad came into my life for over 20 years and he recently was killed.😔

[@jenniferrodriguez3093]

I wonder if I will ever have the opportunity to know my father. This has inspired me so much. My earthly father hasn't ever wanted me so I'm not sure that I will get the chance to ever talk to him. But I have to believe that anything is possible with Jesus! 💔💔

[@blessingmasawi3616]

That's deep but I can assure you Jesus is nothing like anyone else

[@andreadeleon2260]

Can’t wait to hear it all I already love what we have right now

[@AmazingVideoArt]

Can’t wait to see it. The album, the book And the docu is a road🔥🔥 he put so much work in it. Love the transparency God bless you Crae 🔥🔥 I thank God for your life

[@princehandsomegumede3776]

Hey Crea bro ,I'm from South Africa and I'm your biggest fan brother ,my biggest dream is to meet you ,I'm also doing what's you doing,which is using music/hip hop as a tool to impact the youth ,I love you man ,I look forward to meeting you soon brother

[@championrd8557]

This a masterpiece for REAL!!!💯💯💯

[@UNKNWN96]

Man this resonates with me so well, really grateful that God is using your story to impact so many others.

[@BS-hb3nl]

Omg this was soooooooo beautiful!!! God is good ❤🙏

[@gabrielalele8603]

Touching Clip from Crae. Had NO Idea the Brotha lived a Good portion of his Life in the West Coast.

[@truthlifelovefoundinjesus2191]

Powerful. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Brother. SD loves you!

[@devonwilliams3886]

God Bless you Lacrae!

[@DrAwesomeGamer]

Lecrae is onofre my favorite artist and Its cool to see your story in the music you make man

[@emuasfaw4436]

I cried watching this!

[@timilehin_samson]

Wow... Just wow...

[@michaelsanders8450]

This is awesome! I hope God continues to heal your family and bring happiness to you all.

[@IAM1OUTOF60]

BRAVO MY G !!!!, I know from listening to you music for many years that that was one of your hearts desires. Look how God worked. I pray that yall have a good friendship going forward. Shalom.

[@llewelynbryant4523]

Bless you Brother for sharing this.

[@bamlak_g5398]

Just came from the 1st premier

[@OnlyGodAndMeRecords]

Sad Story I Pray For His Healing Threw Gods Grace

[@mikeinthetruth]

It's good you got to connect with your father. Hope you guys try to keep in touch.

[@hymnising]

Wow...thanks for your transparency and sharing this!

[@eytanrizzo]

Bruh.... Crazyyyy FRRR!!!! Holy spirt just walking with you in every moment that you had to confront amazing honestly

[@joyfulabundancehappiness]

Happy to see you meet your father, Sad to know that you have missed fathers live in your childhood or adolescence but it’s a blessing from the Sovereign Lord the only true god high above how he make you so successful and provided you better life than your real human father. You’re so much loved 🥰 than fleshly human love which ain’t pure like the Heavenly Father nor it’s eternal like our god Almighty s love ❤️ towards us.

[@kimbuoy1]

Yoooo! You look just like your dad! Great you got to meet him. God is good

[@digitdouglas]

Wow , that is so powerful

[@EricK-dn7pz]

I hope you keep reaching out to your pops #love