christopher martin

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The world met Christopher Martin when he testified in the Derek Chauvin trial.

Christopherwas just 18-years-old when he accepted a counterfeit $20 bill from George Floyd as a clerk at a Minneapolis Cup Foods. That bill led to a 911 call, and eventually George Floyd’s death.Christopher’s composed yet emotional testimony over his role and his guilt resonated across the country, but his own story is still mostly untold. 

Christopher opens up to Trymaine Lee about his life before George Floyd, the trauma of that day and how he’s trying to move forward a year later.

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Further Reading and Listening: 

• Cashier who alleged Floyd used fake $20 testifies
• Chauvin Trial: Surveillance Video Shows Inside Convenience Store
• Store clerk who testified at Derek Chauvin trial still feels ‘guilt’ at his death (Good Morning America)

Christopher "Play" Martin one half of the legendary group Kid N Play explains how they landed their roles in the movie House Party, working with a young Martin Lawrence, why he and Kid only recorded three albums, and how wanted to commit suicide after achieving A-list status in Hollywood.

Play also share the story behind a health scare that caused him to lose some sight, but gain vision from God in the process. Find out why Wikipedia has nothing on him from 1994-1999, and the creative projects that serve as an outlet for him to "give back".

Christopher "Play" Martin 1/2 of the iconic rap duo Kid N' Play talks about growing up in Queens during the formative days of Hip Hop, how he thought his ultimate legacy was going to be a life of crime, competing against his partner Kid when they were in separate groups, and how an appearance at the Disco Fever changed his life.

He also share on the importance that John "Jellybean" Benitez had on his career, why Jalil of Whodini and Kurtis Blow have a special place in his heart, and the police officer that changed his life. Creating the Salt N Pepa logo, and how he gained the respect and favor of some of New York's most notorious gangsters. Yet through it all he had Divine coverage that protected him at every turn.