Description: Ghetto poetry by Gold-D (Demetrius Ivy) straight out of Chicago's Cabrini Green
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Gold-D was born and raised in Cabrini Green. He has enjoyed writing poetry since he was a little boy, and has received numerous awards for his poetry and short stories, including an award given by Gwendlyn Brooks.
His vivid poetry has also caught the attention of a number of movie producers and may be featured in an upcoming Hollywood film.
At the age of twelve, Gold-D joined a gang and gradually rose through the ranks. He has been shot and incarcerated numerous times due to his gang activities. Today, he considers himself retired.