Staten Island rapper Zy Smoke turns childhood tragedy into music

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At 7 years old, Zy Smoke was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Now, 15 years later, he is using his past for his purpose, creating music to uplift and encourage others.

“It was a really bad situation [the accident], and that makes me go extra hard,” Smoke said.

The Staten Island native has been working consistently to build his career through music that’s rooted in his personal experiences and messages of positivity…

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