

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It Had to Happen Book Signing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: What's a man without a legacy? Find out during a special meet &amp; greet w/ Dr. Kareem “DJ Kayotik” Thomson during his Book Tour stop at BlissAbout this EventJoin us at Bliss Books &amp; Wine for a book signing and meet &amp; greet with Dr. Kareem “DJ Kayotik” Thomson, author of the powerful new memoir, It Had to Happen: What’s a Man Without a Legacy!Kareem Thomson's life has been shaped by resilience, heartbreak, and an unyielding will to rise from the ashes. A husband, father, and military veteran, Kareem has overcome unimaginable challenges. As DJ Kayotik, he has rocked crowds across five continents, working alongside some of the biggest names in music, including 50 Cent. But behind the accolades, there is a man with a story much deeper than his public persona.Growing up in Southside Jamaica, Queens, during the crack epidemic, Kareem's life was marked by addiction, loss, and survival. From his parents' struggles with drugs to his own journey through homelessness, he faced the harsh realities of life head-on. But nothing could prepare him for the greatest loss of all-the death of his only son, Dante, just weeks before his high school graduation.In It Had to Happen, Kareem takes readers through his darkest moments of grief and despair, revealing how the loss of his son shattered him-and how it also led him closer to God. Through his pain, Kareem finds healing, drawing strength from his faith and the love of his family.This is not just a story of survival; it's a story of transformation. It's about a man who learned to honor his son's legacy, embrace his role as a father, and heal a broken heart. It Had to Happen is a raw, powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, and how even in the deepest pain, there is hope for redemption.Kareem Thomson's journey is ongoing, and this book is a tribute to a man who continues to fight for his legacy-one step at a time.Location: 3502 Gillham RdDate: January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time)Mark your calendars and spread the word. See you there!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f15ec950-d5a0-11f0-9f00-5de8d36970ed-rimg-w482-h740-dc13181f-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:00 PMDoors Open?: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PMMeet &amp; GreetInfo: Meet and greet with author Dr. Kareem “DJ Kayotik” Thomson; book signing?: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PMAuthor Talk/Q&amp;AInfo: Learn about It Had to Happen?: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PMBook Signing/PhotosInfo: Book signing, photos and mingling?: 08:00 PMEvent Concludes
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/it-had-to-happen-book-signing/100001977151890528
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, meet-and-greet, meetups, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 35.63, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kansas City
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3502 Gillham Rd
- **lat**: 39.0633091
- **long**: -94.58136859999999
- **full address**: 3502 Gillham Rd, 3502 Gillham Road, Kansas City, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bliss Books & Wine (https://allevents.in/org/bliss-books-and-wine/25524774)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3502 Gillham Rd, 3502 Gillham Road, Kansas City, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 10 up to 35.63 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bliss Books & Wine
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, fine-arts, meet-and-greet, meetups, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about It Had to Happen Book Signing ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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