Sparsh Shah aka Purhythm , a 12-year-old boy from Iselin, New Jersey is driving the internet crazy with his classical twist to rap artist Eminem’s 2010 hit Not Afraid. Shah, who suffers from a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, wherein his bones are extremely brittle, uses a wheelchair to get around, but that doesn’t break his spirit. According to his Facebook page, he has suffered more than 125 fractures so far.
His inspiring vocals caught the attention of many including his ‘biggest idol’ Eminem and Chris Brown.
His Facebook page covers the events he takes part in, as well as the multiple awards he has received so far. Watch the full video below.
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