Beyond the Music: Positive K’s Journey With Alzheimer’s

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In the early 1990s, rapper Positive K was riding high in the music industry. Known for his hit song “I Got a Man,” the artist, whose real name is Darryl Gibson, was signed to a popular record label and touring the country alongside rising stars, including Jay-Z.But as his music career evolved, so did his priorities.Today, Gibson’s focus is on someone who has always been important to him: his mother, Julie, who has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for years.The progressive disease has taken a toll on her health, affecting her mobility, speech and cognitive abilities. Gibson says watching his mother’s decline has been difficult, but he considers caring for her his purpose.“This is my assignment in life,” Gibson said. “It’s not a burden. It’s not a responsibility. It’s not a cross for me to carry. This is my assignment.”Gibson has embraced the role of caregiver, finding ways to adapt to his mother’s changing needs while cherishing the moments they s