Tru Hood Studio LLC: Media & Photography

10/19/2025

The fight to save a legacy is live. After months of work, my most personal and extensive project, "Hirsch: The Last Pillar Standing," is published.

This is more than a story about a school; it's a testament to the fierce, 100-year resilience of Chicago's South Side. We dive into the architectural beauty, the legendary 1973 State Championship, and the daily heroism of the staff and students fighting the enrollment crisis.

Thank you to every staff member and student who shared their voice.

Read the full story here (with video, photos, and interviews): https://truhoodstudiollc.com/hirsch-the-last-pillar-standing/

09/22/2025

🚨 Your Voice Matters: No Kings, Just Stories 🚨

In a world where speaking your truth can feel dangerous, where invisible forces try to silence the voices that matter most, your story is your power. From the streets of Chicago to classrooms, from neighborhoods to boardrooms, voices are being censored, dismissed, and overlooked.

At Tru Hood Studios LLC, we believe that your story is not just a message — it’s a movement. Your voice is your tool, your gift, your armor. Motivation. Expectation. Dedication. These aren’t just words — they’re the keys to claiming your space in a world that too often tries to define your limits.

No kings. Just stories. Every voice adds to the chorus that demands to be heard. Every story matters. And yours? It deserves to be amplified.

💡 Must-read, must-checkout: Don’t just watch — dive into the full story here: https://truhoodstudiollc.com/your-voice-no-kings-just-stories/

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In today’s world, we hear a lot about freedom — freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of thought. And yet, when we look around, it often feels like that freedom is more fragile than we were taught to believe. From the skyscrapers of Chicago to the streets of New York, from sanctuary ...

03/31/2025

📢 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: PART 2
“This Is the TRU Me Now.”
I’m not even looking at 2025 right now.
I’m talking about right now.
What I’m feeling right now.
What’s been building up over the last 10 YEARS of my life.
This is a wake-up call to the ones that wasted my time, disrespected my craft, used my name for clout, booked me like I was a joke, then ran off laughing like they finessed another “sucker.”
Let me make this TRU clear: I am NOT that one. Not anymore.
I’ve done more in my 20s with my gift than I did in my 30s.
And you know why?
Because I spent my 30s pouring into the wrong people.
People who played friend but were really enemies.
People who smiled in my face while robbing me of my time, energy, and peace.
You wanna say “don’t give up”?
You wanna post “keep pushing”?
But where were you when I was holding the weight of this vision ALONE?
You left. You ghosted. You sided with lies. You believed people who NEVER had your best interest or mine.
You dipped out on my projects.
You threw shade instead of support.
And you think I didn’t peep that?
I peeped ALL OF IT.
I just didn’t say nothing—until now.
I’m tired of the fake support.
The fake friendships.
The fake “I got your back.”
The fake family.
I’m tired of people draining me and calling it love.
You knew what I was building.
You saw it.
You were part of it.
Then you turned around and disrespected it.
That ain’t love. That ain’t loyalty. That’s betrayal.
Let’s run facts again:
• I’m Christopher Tru Hood.
• I’m a singer, playwright, director, author, husband, father, and CEO of Tru Hood Studio, LLC.
• I got music streaming everywhere, I’ve published a book, I’ve got degrees (2 associates, 1 bachelor’s), and I’m headed into my Master’s in 2025.
• I’ve worked with over 500 creatives.
• I’ve directed stage plays, films, produced podcasts, shot promos, helped local celebrities, and created platforms for others even while I was rebuilding myself.
• I’ve done all this while being a parent, with a 9–5, chasing the dream every damn day.
Don’t talk to me about excuses.
I’ve heard every one.
“I got kids.”
“I got work.”
“I’m not ready.”
Same excuses I got, but I still show up.
I’m over the fake models.
The fake actors.
The “I’m serious” people who never show up to be serious.
I’m over the ghosts who vanish the day of the shoot, the ones who disappear when it’s time to show up, but post quotes about being booked and busy.
Booked where?
Busy doing what? Lying?
I’ve been humble long enough.
I’ve kept my mouth shut too long.
So here it is:
If you got something to say—say it to me.
If you sneak dissing—remove me.
If you can’t respect what me and my wife built—stay off our name.
And to the people who dipped without a word after I called you “bro,” “sis,” “family” for YEARS?
You’re dead to me.
This is growth, not just anger.
This is pain, not just pride.
This is me learning the difference between loyalty and leeches.
I’ve lost too much time already. I’m not giving y’all another second.
Don’t clap for me later if you walked away now.
This is the TRU me.
And I’m not biting my tongue ever again.
– Christopher Tru Hood
Tru Hood Studio, LLC

02/17/2025

🚨 NEW COVER ALERT! 🚨
This one is personal. “Lose It All” by Sam Tompkins spoke to me in a way I can’t explain. So I had to bring my own voice to it. Music is therapy, and this right here? This is healing. 🖤

🎶 Watch, Feel, Share.
👇 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if this one hit different!

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📢 Tag a friend who needs to hear this!

02/14/2025

‼️ IT’S OFFICIAL!! ‼️

Y’all, the moment has FINALLY arrived! My new album, FINDING MY WAY BACK, drops TOMORROW!

But to get y’all ready, I just dropped the Extended Version of my single Go This Way exclusively on Spotify! 🎶🔥

This album is deeply personal. It’s a story of faith, struggles, redemption, and finding my way back to God, back to self, and back to purpose. These 14 tracks hold so much meaning, and I can’t wait for y’all to hear them.

Major shoutout to Lamar for helping me bring this re-recording to life and to my company Tru Hood Studio LLC for backing this vision all the way! 🙌🏾💯

Tomorrow, FINDING MY WAY BACK will be available on ALL streaming platforms. But for now, go hit that link and check out the extended version of Go This Way on Spotify!

🔥 TAP IN, STREAM IT, SHARE IT!🔥

📢 More music. More vlogs. More visuals. This is the year of growth and elevation. This is the JOURNEY of building ME. So, who’s rocking with me? 💪🏾

https://open.spotify.com/album/3N7lWUuiWhSN0gk7h3YTy1?si=aWBq4hRLSG-3rwl6jwwRsA

Tru Hood · Album · 2025 · 14 songs

02/13/2025

🚀 WELCOME TO 2025 – THIS IS ME! 🚀

Yo, what’s up, y’all! It’s Christopher Tru Hood, and this is the first vlog of the year! “This Is Me” is all about stepping into 2025 with motivation, determination, and purpose. 💪🏾🔥

This year, I’m locked in on growth, elevation, and breaking through every limit. The journey ain’t always easy, but with faith, consistency, and the right mindset, ANYTHING is possible.

In this vlog, I’m keeping it real, raw, and unfiltered—talking about the hustle, the struggles, and the push to become the best version of myself. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, if you’ve ever questioned your purpose, your passion, or your path—THIS VLOG IS FOR YOU. 🙌🏾

📢 JOIN ME ON THIS JOURNEY!
This ain’t just about me—it’s about all of us. Let’s grind, grow, and elevate TOGETHER.