It Had To Happen: What's A Man Without A Legacy? Paperback – September 12, 2025

It Had to Happen: What’s a Man Without a Legacy?Kareem Thomson’s life has been shaped by resilience, heartbreak, and an unyielding will torise from the ashes. A husband, father, and military veteran, Kareem has overcomeunimaginable challenges. As DJ Kayotik, he has rocked crowds across five continents,working alongside some of the biggest names in music, including 50 Cent. But behind theaccolades, there is a man with a story much deeper than his public persona.Growing up in Southside Jamaica, Queens, during the crack epidemic, Kareem's life wasmarked by addiction, loss, and survival. From his parents' struggles with drugs to his ownjourney through homelessness, he faced the harsh realities of life head-on. But nothingcould prepare him for the greatest loss of all—the death of his only son, Dante, just weeksbefore his high school graduation.In It Had to Happen, Kareem takes readers through his darkest moments of grief anddespair, revealing how the loss of his son shattered him—and how it also led him closer toGod. Through his pain, Kareem finds healing, drawing strength from his faith and the loveof his family.This is not just a story of survival; it’s a story of transformation. It’s about a man wholearned to honor his son’s legacy, embrace his role as a father, and heal a broken heart. ItHad to Happen is a raw, powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, and howeven in the deepest pain, there is hope for redemption.Kareem Thomson’s journey is ongoing, and this book is a tribute to a man who continues tofight for his legacy—one step at a time. Read more