From Foster Care and Gangs to Gospel Music | Roy Washington | Hilary Burns | S6EP16

The Getting Real with Hilary Show · Mar 19, 2026 · 56m

Roy Washington was the third youngest of 18 children. At 2 he was put in foster care and lucked out by being adopted by a wonderful couple. . Roy tested his parents by joining a gang and not following their advice, and ended up in a jury trial. This scared Roy enough to send him on a new path. Roy joined the army where he learned to rap. He has been involved in music his whole life and shares it freely. He is a radio personality, hosts a podcast called Quest Nation, and mentors young people. Roy's messages are "never give up’, "don't feel sorry for yourself," "listen to your gut," and go out…