Philly rapper Freeway talks loss, healing and the power of Free Fest

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia hosted the annual Free Fest celebration last weekend, bringing together music, culture, health, wellness and community empowerment.

Philadelphia rapper Freeway is the driving force behind the festival.

In an exclusive interview with Action News, Freeway explains how the event helped him to heal on a personal level after so much tragedy in his life.

Action News photojournalist Tim Madder brings us the one-on-one interview.