Monday morning the 1st of February we heard the news that Witness Emcee has gone to be with the Lord, after a battle with brain cancer.
His life and rhymes displayed the transformation and redemption by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Many tributes poured out for him on social media.
From Mistery of Krosswerdz/Brethren:
"His life journey took him from darkness to light & he wore his heart on his sleeve, always willing to tell his story to encourage others & give all the glory to God. He had a great impact & influence on the development of the Australian Christian HipHop community (In Da Midst & Krosswerdz) & will be greatly missed by his family & friends.
Till we meet again brother.
Shalom.
From Krosswerdz Brisbane:
Watch this tribute to Witness, performed by some of the Krosswerdz Australia guys.
You can read Witness' testimony on witnessemcee.com and listen to some of his music:
From a no hoper street kid and drug addict to a married man with a wonderful wife and five great kids, this story is one of the saving grace of God and a message that there is hope for anyone, no matter what situation. Johns past life was one of living on the streets and in abandoned houses and when drugs and money were flowing he would live it up going from state to state city to city. His life was a mess and a merry go round of pain, drugs, police, crime and acquaintances.
Witness is the feature artist on this week's radio show, which you can hear on our Podcast.
You can provide financial support to his family here.
Prayers to his family and friends.