IN a bold move, a former artiste of the Sixx movement, Jovorn Les-Pierre, known as Jovi Ton, has embraced Christianity, renouncing the dangerous lifestyle and bleak future associated with the Trinibad culture.
Jovi Ton, 28, was one of the three members of Sixx. The others, Kyle George, popularly known as Rebel Sixx, and Kwinton Thomas “K Lion” are dead. Thomas, 26, died of a heart attack in 2020 and George, 26, was gunned down also that year at his home in Bon Air Gardens, Arouca.
Between 2020 to present, several Trinibad artistes were killed or injured after being shot.
The Sixx movement emerged locally from the dancehall culture inspired by the Jamaican G City gang and artiste Squash, founder of the “Sixx is real” movement.
Attending his friends funerals, one after the next, Jovi Ton experienced a profound revelation in 2021, realising that the Trinibad path would only lead to an early grave.
Moved by this new-found awareness, the artiste chose to break away from what he described as a violent and self-destructive culture, seek comfort and transformation through faith in Christ.
The Trinibad movement, notorious for its explicit lyrics, glorification of violence, and illicit activities, has gained significant attention and influence among young people throughout the world.
However, its association with crime, drugs, and an untimely demise has triggered concerns within society regarding the destructive consequences it has on impressionable minds.
For Jovi Ton, his decision to turn to Christianity, at the age of 26, was a promising change in his life and music career.
In 2019, he uncovered a hidden talent to sing and write poems. He turned these poems into the lyrics for some of his early songs.
He told Sunday Newsday, he never intended for the Trinibad music to influence and fuel gang violence. It was supposed to be for entertainment.
But what he was doing was more than making music.
“I had no choice to leave the movement or else I would have died. Trinibad movement is the cheapest, fastest ticket to an early grave.”
Though he has lost some fans, Jovi Ton said he’s thankful for those who continue to support his talent.
The father of one now hopes to transform lives through his gospel music and street evangelism. Despite his transformation he said the name Jovi Ton remains a big part of his journey.
“When we pushed Trinibad we see it as entertainment. But God was always talking to me in my spirit and telling me something was wrong. It was more than music. As I went along, plenty darkness prevailed itself in the music. K Lion died of a heart attack, and then Rebel Sixx was murdered. It was just me next. One way or the other and I knew that.
“When I discovered I could sing I went to a studio in 2018 and released my first song. People continued to encourage me because I sound good. I continued improving my talent and that is when I became part of the Trinibad movement.”
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