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What Doesn’t Kill You…
Jay explains that his old soul “comes from almost passing away at 21 years old,” referring to a motorcycle accident that almost killed him in 2003.
After recovering from his accident, Jay — who graduated from Duke University in three years — chose to explore some of his many other talents and interests.
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Pay It Forward
Understanding the power of positive role models, Williams became CEO of the Rising Stars Youth Foundation, which “uses sports as a vehicle to help prepare kids for life,” he says.
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I Will Follow Him
Jay recently joined forces with Common to speak to a group of kids. Keep up with all of his goings on at twitter.com/realjaywilliams.