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CPOY 73 Domestic Picture Story Award of Excellence: Becoming Cassius Tae

Deontè Gardner always knew he was destined to do big things. Growing up in Chicago made aspiring rapper alert and always thinking ahead. Gardner prophesied that he would do big things when he was young and now that prophesy has kept him focused on his dream: becoming Cassius Tae.

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November 17, 2017
Deontè Gardner performs as Cassius Tae at his final show at Wayside Central in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., before he graduates. During Gardner's time at Central Michigan University, he launched his music career which he will continue past graduation. As entertainer, Gardner explains that he was able to "bridge the gap and bring together different groups that never would’ve been together.”
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