
DeHaven
In My Lifetime
A riveting memoir of survival, redemption, and faith, born from Brooklyn’s tumultuous streets and hip-hop’s golden era.

“DeHaven in My Lifetime” is a raw and honest memoir that chronicles the author’s remarkable journey of survival and transformation. Growing up in Brooklyn’s tumultuous Marcy Housing Project in the 1980s, the author faced adversity, violence, and trauma, including losing a best friend at age eight and experiencing betrayal. Despite these challenges, he found strength in his tight-knit family and community.
As a teenager, the author became entangled in the drug trade, navigating its allure and dangers. His 25-year relationship with hip-hop icon Jay-Z is a pivotal thread in the narrative, marked by camaraderie, betrayal, and public fallout.
Hitting rock bottom, the author confronted homelessness, isolation, and despair. However, he discovered solace in faith, forging a path of redemption through forgiveness and self-discovery. This memoir is a testament to resilience, community, and the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DeHaven, a Brooklyn native, overcame adversity growing up in Marcy Houses. From selling newspapers to entrepreneurship, his resilient journey inspired a global vision, earning recognition from influential figures like Shawn Carter.
On the right: Governor’s Palace, detail of the main gate

Mesmerizing! ‘DeHaven: In My Lifetime’ masterfully chronicles resilience, redemption, and forgiveness. I eagerly anticipate holding the physical copy, reliving DeHaven’s transformative journey
DeHaven’s story embodies hope, forgiveness, and redemption. ‘In My Lifetime’ inspires reflection, empathy, and resilience. A must-read!
I devoured ‘DeHaven: In My Lifetime’! DeHaven’s journey resonated deeply. Can’t wait to revisit the physical copy!”