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Nissim Black, once known as D. Black, a gangster rapper from Seattle, discussed his remarkable journey from a tumultuous childhood surrounded by drugs and crime to finding faith and converting to Orthodox Judaism in the debut episode of the podcast 'No Reservations.' Growing up in a chaotic environment, with a mother battling addiction and early interactions with the FBI, Nissim initially found faith through a Christian organization before eventually connecting deeply to Judaism. His transformation led him to abandon promising music industry deals, including with HBO and Broadway, to focus on spiritual growth and creating music with purpose. Now living in Israel, Nissim Black uses his platform to bridge cultural divides and inspire through themes of faith and resilience.