Trace Lysette Instagram – Sometimes angels come into your life. Karibi was one of those for me. He was mid 2000’s brooklyn summer love and goodness. I remember not being able to go anywhere in BK (with him) without someone stopping to hug him, dap him up, or talk business. After dating briefly we became friends. I shared my very personal journey with him during a time when I was extremely private about where I’d been and what I’d endured. He never once judged me. Only wanted better for me. Only wanted me to see my potential and get up out of the trenches and circumstances I was reduced to. He pushed me to act. Pushed me to sign up for acting class with his then teacher. And so I did. Everyone needs that first cheerleader who tells you that you’re capable of more. Karibi was that for me. We fell in and out of touch in the years since but managed to reconnect and chat a couple times during the pandemic. He was battling cancer but he remained so positive. Last we spoke he was doing a lot better. But I just found out today that he has transitioned on. I know you fought hard my friend. Truly one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever met. I will sing about you. I will remember your giant smile. Thank you for encouraging me to dream when I didn’t know how to. Thank you for changing my life. I love you 💔❤️🕊 @chiefblack