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ESSIE BERRY SURVIVED

ESSIE BERRY

Essie Berry steps forward with a powerful new testimony, wrapped in a soulful southern gospel groove.” is more than just a song — it’s a story of truth, healing, and divine restoration. After enduring over ten years of malicious harassment, Essie Berry gives God all the glory for bringing her through, lifting her up, and restoring her life piece by piece. This extended southern gospel production highlights how the Almighty can turn pain into purpose, trials into triumph, and chaos into clarity. The southern sound, calls listeners to stand strong, stay focused on God, and trust in His timing no matter what storms arise. Now, Essie Berry and her dedicated bodyguard, Mr. DIAMOND REDD have teamed up to bring a fresh, bold, and inspiring new style to the gospel world — a fusion of soul, southern blues, testimony, and spiritual fire. Their collaboration delivers a sound filled with truth, hope, and undeniable Holy Spirit energy. “This music” reminds the world that when God steps in, breakthrough is guaranteed.

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  • S14 · E2
    Tuesday · 7 min

    MY FATHER HAS GIVEN ME PEACE

    These songs reflect my life, my story, my journey, and the road I have traveled toward healing. ❤️‍🩹🎶 For so long, I carried pain, trauma, disappointment, and experiences that were difficult to put into words. There were moments when I didn't know how I was going to keep moving forward. But somewhere along the way, I discovered that my voice could become a place of healing. I have now learned how to sing my trauma away. Every lyric represents a piece of my journey. Every melody carries an emotion. Every song allows me to release something that I once had to carry in silence. What was once pain has become expression. What was once a wound has become part of my testimony. These songs aren't simply music to me. They are pieces of my life. They are my truth, my emotions, my healing, my growth, and my reminder that surviving something does not mean you have to remain trapped in it. I want to give special thanks to Lyrical Sermonz for helping create a space where my story can be expressed through music, and a very special THANK YOU to Mr. Diamond Redd. 🙏🏽❤️ Thank you for believing in me, believing in my voice, believing in my story, and seeing something in me when I was still learning to see it in myself. Your belief has meant more to me than words can express. This is more than a collection of songs. This is my journey. This is my healing. This is me finding my voice again. And I hope that when someone listens, they don't just hear a song — they hear a person who refused to give up. I survived. I found my voice. I turned my pain into music. And now, I am singing my way toward healing. 🎶❤️‍🩹 Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported me, encouraged me, and believed in my journey. My story is still being written. And this time, I get to write it — and sing it — in my own voice.

  • S14 · E3
    Tuesday · 5 min

    FATHER, I GAVE YOU MY HEART

    These songs reflect my life, my story, my journey, and the road I have traveled toward healing. ❤️‍🩹🎶 For so long, I carried pain, trauma, disappointment, and experiences that were difficult to put into words. There were moments when I didn't know how I was going to keep moving forward. But somewhere along the way, I discovered that my voice could become a place of healing. I have now learned how to sing my trauma away. Every lyric represents a piece of my journey. Every melody carries an emotion. Every song allows me to release something that I once had to carry in silence. What was once pain has become expression. What was once a wound has become part of my testimony. These songs aren't simply music to me. They are pieces of my life. They are my truth, my emotions, my healing, my growth, and my reminder that surviving something does not mean you have to remain trapped in it. I want to give special thanks to Lyrical Sermonz for helping create a space where my story can be expressed through music, and a very special THANK YOU to Mr. Diamond Redd. 🙏🏽❤️ Thank you for believing in me, believing in my voice, believing in my story, and seeing something in me when I was still learning to see it in myself. Your belief has meant more to me than words can express. This is more than a collection of songs. This is my journey. This is my healing. This is me finding my voice again. And I hope that when someone listens, they don't just hear a song — they hear a person who refused to give up. I survived. I found my voice. I turned my pain into music. And now, I am singing my way toward healing. 🎶❤️‍🩹 Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported me, encouraged me, and believed in my journey. My story is still being written. And this time, I get to write it — and sing it — in my own voice.

  • S13 · E10
    Sunday · 29 min

    STALKING IS REAL ASK STEVE HARVEY & TEXAS JUDGE ANGELA TUCKER in COLLINS COUNTY

    CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed. I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp. Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E9
    October 2 · 10 min

    STEVE HARVEY CALL 2 PLACE THREATS FOR ESSIE BERRY TO SEE TEXAS JUDGE ANGELA TUCKER

    CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed. I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp. Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E8
    October 2 · 10 min

    STEVE HARVEY CALLED AND SAID WHAT ABOUT TEXAS JUDGE ANGELA TUCKER

    CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed. I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp. Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E7
    October 2 · 7 min

    BLACKMAIL CONVERSATION 2 ESSIE BERRY SURVIVED. LISTEN!!!!!!

    Bullying generally means repeated or severe behavior that is intended to hurt, intimidate, threaten, humiliate, or control another person, often involving a real or perceived power imbalance. It can include: Verbal: insults, threats, degrading comments, or repeated name-calling. Social: deliberately excluding, humiliating, or spreading rumours about someone. Physical: hitting, pushing, damaging property, or threatening physical harm. Online (cyberbullying): repeated harassment, threats, humiliation, or targeting through texts, social media, or other electronic communications. CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed.I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp.Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E6
    October 2 · 2 min

    STEVE HARVEY PEOPLE KNOW WHAT YOU DID

    CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed. I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp. Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E5
    October 2 · 45 sec

    WHO KEPT CALLING ESSIE BERRY & STALKING HER?

    In California, “harassment” generally means a pattern of conduct directed at a specific person that is knowing and wilful, seriously alarms, annoys, torments, or terrorizes that person, and serves no legitimate purpose. California Penal Code § 646.9 specifically uses this definition in the context of stalking. California Courts+1 California Penal Code § 646.9 — Stalking Under § 646.9, harassment can be part of stalking when the person also makes a credible threat intended to cause reasonable fear for the victim's safety or the safety of their immediate family. A “course of conduct” generally means two or more acts showing continuity of purpose. Justis Law+1 Other California laws can apply Penal Code § 653m: repeated telephone calls or electronic communications made with intent to annoy or harass can constitute a misdemeanour under specified circumstances. California Attorney General Penal Code § 422: certain serious threats to kill or cause great bodily injury can constitute a criminal threat when the statutory requirements are met. Justia Law Penal Code § 653.2: certain online publication or distribution of someone's personal identifying information with intent to cause fear or unwanted contact can constitute .CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes may contain explicit, disturbing, or emotionally difficult conversations because of the nature of the experiences being discussed.I am sharing these conversations because I believe people should have the opportunity to hear my account and understand what I say I have experienced over the past decade, including allegations of bullying, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and attempts to pressure me into silence involving people I associate with or identify as connected to the Steve Harvey camp.Some material may be difficult to hear. The purpose of presenting it is to document my experience and allow listeners to consider the information and evidence for themselves.

  • S13 · E3
    October 2 · 2 min

    STEVE HARVEY TRIED 2 SILENCE ME 4 OVER A DECADE

    I AM STILL STANDING. After years of feeling like my voice was being taken from me and my story was being silenced, I am still here. I have been through trials and tribulations that tested me in ways I never imagined. But I survived. Now, I am choosing to speak for myself, tell my story, and reclaim my voice. This is my journey to freedom. This is my story. And I am still standing.

  • S13 · E2
    October 2 · 6 min

    LORD, I NEED YOU 2 HEAR MY VOICE

    PLEASE JOIN MY JOURNEY TO FREEDOM I have survived so many trials and tribulations throughout my life. There were moments when I didn’t know how I would make it through, but somehow, I kept going. Now, I’m here to tell my story. This is my journey of survival, strength, healing, and ultimately, freedom. I want to share the experiences that shaped me, the battles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way. If my story can give hope to even one person who is struggling, then sharing it will be worth it. Come walk this journey with me. This is how I survived.

  • S13 · E1
    October 2 · 5 min

    ESSIE BERRY SURVIVED 10 YEARS OF FEAR

    MR, DIAMOND REDD PRODUCER PRESENTS: A NEW FLAVOR FEATURING ESSIE BERRY — WIDOW OF FRED “RERUN” BERRY FROM THE 1970s HIT SITCOM WHAT’S HAPPENING! A BRAND-NEW SOUTHERN GOSPEL VIBE Mr. Diamond Redd is all about the realness of the Almighty — and the power of what He can do through prayer, faith, and understanding where He has brought us from. This music is more than sound; it’s a message, a ministry, and a movement meant to open hearts and minds. When you listen and truly pay attention to the words, you’ll hear stories of survival, redemption, and divine transformation. Each song takes you on a journey — through love and heartbreak, gratitude and growth, power and knowledge — showing how the Almighty can turn pain into purpose. This is the testimony of Essie Berry and Diamond Redd, two souls who have been brought through the fire and come out refined. From ten years of turmoil, mental and emotional abuse, to a place of peace, strength, and clarity — we stand as living proof of God’s mercy and grace. Our music is our testimony. Our rhythm is our redemption. Mr. Diamond Redd welcomes you to the where truth meets the beat, and every lyric is a reflection of His power. Essie Berry steps forward with a powerful new testimony, wrapped in a soulful southern gospel groove. This soul southern Gospel is more than just songs — it’s a story of truth, healing, and divine restoration. After enduring over ten years of malicious harassment, Essie Berry gives God all the glory for bringing her through, lifting her up, and restoring her life piece by piece. This extended southern gospel production highlights how the Almighty can turn pain into purpose, trials into triumph, and chaos into clarity. “Direct Blessings” calls listeners to stand strong, stay focused on God, and trust in His timing no matter what storms arise. Now, Essie Berry and her dedicated bodyguard, Mr. DIAMOND REDD have teamed up to bring a fresh, bold, and inspiring new style to the gospel world — a fusion of soul, southern blues, testimony, and spiritual fire. Their collaboration delivers a sound filled with truth, hope, and undeniable Holy Spirit energy. Mr. Diamond Redd reminds the world that when God steps in, breakthrough is guaranteed.

  • S12 · E3
    August 28 · 5 min

    ESSIE BERRY SAID, I GAVE MY LOVE 2 EASY

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S12 · E2
    August 28 · 4 min

    ESSIE BERRY LOVE DON'T COME EASY

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S12 · E1
    August 28 · 4 min

    ESSIE BERRY VESSAL OF LOVE

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S11 · E6
    August 28 · 3 min

    MY LIFE HAS CHANGED ME, INTO WHO I AM, TODAY.

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S11 · E5
    August 28 · 5 min

    ESSIE BERRY SAID GOD WILL WORK, IT OUT

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S11 · E4
    August 28 · 5 min

    MY LIGHT SHINE

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

  • S11 · E2
    August 28 · 5 min

    I BEEN BAPTIZED

    If you mean Essie Berry, she is a public figure connected to both civil-rights advocacy and the Lyrical Sermonz project with Mr. Diamond Redd. She was married to Fred “Rerun” Berry, the actor and dancer best known for playing Rerun on What’s Happening!!. They married in 1999, and he died in 2003. Public biographical coverage describes Essie as a civil-rights activist, including speaking publicly about injustices affecting the Black community. In the Lyrical Sermonz / Direct Blessings material, she is featured with Mr. Diamond Redd on songs such as “Gave Myself,” “Lay It Down,” and “Deny Yourself.” The project's descriptions frame her contribution around testimony, faith, healing, and overcoming adversity. So, importantly, Essie isn't just a name attached to Lyrical Sermonz. Her public identity gives you three things that can work together: Essie Berry → Civil Rights + Personal Testimony + Music

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