It Made Bylli Cry

Today - I Cry. Today - I find out that a long time friend of mine Luis "Bebe" Rodrigues was shot and killed. Back in 1999 I met a young kid names LUIS but all his friends called him BEBE. I called him BEBE BOY since he called me CrayoneBoy. The kid had big dreams and looked to me for guidance and direction. When I first met him, I also met his brother Kiki and their friends James, Toki and Jonathan. They were all great kids, but there was something special about Luis. Luis had a personality that would brighten up anyones day. I asked all the kids if they wanted to be Street Team members for my at the time record label "LawTown Records". They said sure. Luis seemed to have more in mind than just being a street team member. He wanted to be a rapper and a model. I also remember in 2001 after 9/11 we were selling US Flags and other US memorabilia and the kids took it on as a full time job. Luis spent his weekends at local food markets outside with cans accepting donations and selling flags. The kid was an inspiration to many. The kid also had many big dreams and was very determined to become somebody. In 2002 at the closing of LawTown Records, they all went off in their own way. I was no longer running a label so they went on to do whatever it is kids do. However, Luis still wanted to be a model. He asked me to manage him and help him. I took him on as a client and worked with him. We got many shots for him and created a modeling portfolio to help him get jobs. I still have these photos today and I cherish them now more than ever. I worked with him for awhile but then I launched a new record label and didnt have the time to assist him anymore as his agent since running a label took up most of my time. One thing I can say is that things happen for a reason. Maybe it was a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I dont know the full story as I was not there. I havent spoken to Luis in quite awhile. As for my statement about "Things Happen for a reason"... Sometimes people are in your life, then leave, then re-enter. Jonathan, who is also a friend of Luis's came back into my life this past January and I am glad he did. I see how much Jonathan has grown in all these years that have passed. jon tells me that he was with Luis the day before and everything was fine. And now today, our worlds have changed. One thing that is so true... No one is promise tomorrow. Live each day as if it were your last. Always tell those who you love, you love them. Never let an opportunity pass you by. I have lost loved ones before and what hurts the most is that I didnt get to tell them I loved them the last time I saw them. One thing I taught my own kids is after every departure and phone call is to alwats say I love you. That way you always know your last words were "I Love You". Even before you go to bed. Make it a routine. I did with my kids and I also tell my friends I love them too. Never miss a chance to say I love you. R.I.P. LUIS "BEBE" RODRIGUEZ I know my last words werent "I Love You", but you know I do. GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND, YOU WILL BE MISSED





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