Reconcile (rapper)
| Reconcile | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Stephen Lillard, Jr. |
| Also known as | Reconcile, Ronnie |
| Born |
March 20, 1989 Fort Myers, Florida |
| Genres | Hip hop, Political Hip Hop, Christian Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Frontline Movement |
| Associated acts | No Malice, Thi'sl, John Givez |
| Website | iamreconcile |
Ronald Stephen "Ronnie" Lillard, Jr., (born March 20, 1989), who goes by the stage name Reconcile, is an American hip hop recording artist. Reconcile gained notoriety after releasing a free project entitled Abandoned Hope in 2012, with Full Ride Music, which is a label started by rapper Thi'sl. The second album, Sacrifice, released in 2014, with Frontline Movement.Sacrifice was his Billboard chart debut album. Reconcile signed a production contract with Street Symphony's Track or Die production label in 2015. Reconcile's follow up release "Catchin' Bodies" was released on September 18, 2015.
Reconcile was born on March 20, 1989, as Ronald Stephen Lillard, Jr. in Fort Myers, Florida. Reconcile was the second child of Tiffany Cummings who gave birth to him at the age of 16. He was raised by his father Ronald Stephen Lillard, Sr., after his parents got divorced. Reconcile played youth football for the Ft. Myers Rebels, and excelled as an athlete and student an early age. Reconcile grew up in various low-income neighborhoods, as he transitioned into high school his father told him football and education would be his only ticket to a better life. Reconcile "aka" Ronnie Lillard and his father began to get into arguments and fist fights due to disciplinary issues and juvenile charges. This began to strain their relationship resulting in him being kicked out of his home during his sophomore year. He moved in with his Grandparents before returning home at the end of his Senior year. Reconcile played football linebacker position for Lehigh Senior High School. He was a three-year starter, team captain, defensive MVP, and led his team to Back to Back District Championships in 2005 & 2006. He ended his career with 298 tackles, 46 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 3 interceptions and 8 forced fumbles. He was named Class 4a All District Team, All Lee County Teams, and was selected to play in the John Carrigan Rotary LCAC All Star Game. Lillard started at Linebacker and had 10 tackles to help lead the South Squad to a 26-15 win. His honors on the football field along with his GPA 3.89 helped him earn multiple scholarship offers to play Division 1 football. Reconcile chose to attend Rice University on a full athletic scholarship. He is one of nine children and has four brothers and four sisters.
Lillard was awarded a full scholarship to Rice University Rice to play the remainder of his collegiate days at linebacker starting in 2008. While at Rice, he played a special teams role his freshman year, having three tackles in two or more games that he saw action. Rice had one of its best years in program history and finished the season 10-3 after winning the Texas Bowl. He experienced his best game during his sophomore year against East Carolina. He recorded five tackles and an interception. Before his junior year, he sustained an injury that ended his football playing days. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Triple Majoring) in religious studies, philosophy, and sociology. Post collegiate football, he turned his focus over to making hip hop music as well as forming a non-profit (Live Frontline) that helps mentor at risk teens on probation in inner city Houston, TX .
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