Ronald Stephen "Ronnie" Lillard, Jr. known by the stage nameReconcile, is an American hip hoprecording artist. Reconcile gained notoriety after releasing a free project entitled Abandoned Hope in 2012 on Full Ride Music, a label founded by rapper Thi'sl. His second album, Sacrifice, was released in 2014 on the Frontline Movement label. Sacrifice was his first album to chart on the Billboard charts. Reconcile signed a production contract with Street Symphony's Track or Die production label in 2015. His follow-up release, Catchin' Bodies was released on September 18, 2015.
Early life
Reconcile born as Ronald Stephen Lillard, Jr. in Fort Myers, Florida. Reconcile was the second child of Tiffany Cummings who gave birth to him at the age of 16. He was raised by his father Ronald Stephen Lillard, Sr., after his parents got divorced. Reconcile played football linebacker position for Lehigh Senior High School. He is one of nine children and has four brothers and four sisters.
College
Lillard was awarded a full scholarship to Rice UniversityRice to play the remainder of his collegiate days at linebacker starting in 2008. While at Rice, he played a special teams role his freshman year. Before his junior year, he sustained an injury that ended his football playing days. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies, philosophy, and sociology. Post-collegiate football, he turned his focus over to making hip hop music as well as forming a non-profit that helps mentor at-risk teens on probation in inner-city Houston, TX.
Music career
Reconcile released a free project entitled Abandoned Hope, on March 23, 2012 while Reconcile was still a senior in college. The project received over 45K downloads and garnered the attention of producer Street Symphony. On May 20, 2014 Reconcile released his first album entitled Sacrifice. Sacrifice charted #3 on iTunes Hip Hop and debuted on the Billboard charts, landing placement on the Top Rap Albums at No. 20.
Personal life
Lillard is married to LaDwaina "Dway" Lillard, and is presently residing in Miami, Florida with his wife and children.
