As he weighed his options, Gunit received a visit from an old friend and mentor, a veteran rapper who had been in the game for years. The veteran, who had seen it all, sat Gunit down and shared a story of his own struggles. He told Gunit about the times he had been tempted to compromise his art, to sacrifice his values for the sake of success. But he also told Gunit about the times he had stayed true to himself, about the risks he had taken and the rewards he had reaped.