Kelly O. Williams Sr.
Prodigal Son
Visionary Creator. Behavioral Health Professional. Gospel Rap Artist.
Where Faith Meets the Streets
Kelly O. Williams Sr.—widely known by his artist moniker, Prodigal Son—is a visionary creator, executive producer, and behavioral health professional who merges clinical expertise with cultural impact. Operating in association with Holy-Wood Consulting Group / Records, Kelly is dedicated to breaking chains, shifting mindsets, and delivering unvarnished truths through both transformative mental health curricula and groundbreaking music.
Under the artist banner Prodigal Son, Kelly channels his lived experience and professional insights into high-impact music that fuses raw hip-hop, R&B, and trap gospel. His uncompromising sound and visionary production have achieved remarkable commercial and critical milestones.
Commercial & Critical Milestones
Grammy Recognition
2 Grammy nominations alongside individual accolades for Grammy consideration.
Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominations
2 Stellar Award nominations as a producer, including recognition for Youth Project of the Year.
13 Music Billboard Placements
Achieving massive reach, including landing 5 singles in the Top 100 with a past release.
Clinical Expertise & Community Leadership
Professionally, Kelly serves as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist III (QMHS III) and a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant II (CDCA II), holding active credentials along with an NPI and Medicaid billing number in Ohio. Drawing on frameworks like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), he facilitates powerful therapeutic group discussions designed to empower individuals overcoming addiction and life challenges.
As a curriculum developer, Kelly authored the 30-day transformation workbook, T.R.A.P. University—a strategic resource crafted to guide participants through deep personal accountability, spiritual grounding, and sustainable lifestyle changes. His dedication to community uplift and public service has been officially recognized through three prestigious proclamations from the United States Government, the Ohio State Government, and the Mayor of Canton.
Government Proclamations
The Sound & The Mission
With highly anticipated releases like the single "GOD SAVED THIS DOPE BOY" and the upcoming project RECEIPTS, Prodigal Son continues to push boundaries. Whether he is leading a therapeutic group session, shaping industry-leading curricula, or stepping up to the microphone, Kelly O. Williams Sr. remains committed to his core mission: turning testimony into transformation.
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