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This Bright Future: A Memoir
An explosive memoir from Bobby Hall, the multiplatinum recording artist known as Logic and the #1 bestselling author of Supermarket.
This Bright Future is a raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist of our tumultuous age.
A self-described orphan with parents, Bobby Hall began life as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father. After enduring seventeen years of abuse and neglect, Bobby ran away from home and—with nothing more than a discarded laptop and a ninth-grade education—he found his voice in the world of hip-hop and a new home in a place he never expected: the untamed and uncharted wilderness of the social media age.
In the message boards and livestreams of this brave new world, Bobby became Logic, transforming a childhood of violence, anger, and trauma into music that spread a resilient message of peace, love, and positivity. His songs would touch the lives of millions, taking him to dizzying heights of success, where the wounds of his childhood and the perils of Internet fame would nearly be his undoing.
A landmark achievement in an already remarkable career, This Bright Future looks back on Bobby’s extraordinary life with lacerating humor and fearless honesty. Heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting, this book completes the incredible true story and transformation of a human being who, against all odds, refused to be broken.
This Bright Future is a raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist of our tumultuous age.
A self-described orphan with parents, Bobby Hall began life as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father. After enduring seventeen years of abuse and neglect, Bobby ran away from home and—with nothing more than a discarded laptop and a ninth-grade education—he found his voice in the world of hip-hop and a new home in a place he never expected: the untamed and uncharted wilderness of the social media age.
In the message boards and livestreams of this brave new world, Bobby became Logic, transforming a childhood of violence, anger, and trauma into music that spread a resilient message of peace, love, and positivity. His songs would touch the lives of millions, taking him to dizzying heights of success, where the wounds of his childhood and the perils of Internet fame would nearly be his undoing.
A landmark achievement in an already remarkable career, This Bright Future looks back on Bobby’s extraordinary life with lacerating humor and fearless honesty. Heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting, this book completes the incredible true story and transformation of a human being who, against all odds, refused to be broken.
381 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2021
About the author
Bobby Hall
16 books751 followersBobby Hall a.k.a. Logic, the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, quickly established himself as one of the most original young stars in music. Through a streak of hit records, Bobby Hall has cemented his status as one of the greatest MCs at work, hailed for his lyricism, cinematic storytelling, and inspiring message of peace, love, and positivity. His music touches on societal issues that affect us all, including anxiety, depression, and race.
Supermarket
is his first novel.
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October 23, 2021
I've never heard Logic's music and I was not aware of Logic's existence at all when I started this book. BUT I had the pleasure to meet Bobby Hall and participate in over a 2 hours long discussion with him. It was such a remarkable experience that I wanted to know more about this amazing guy and immediately bought an audiobook.
This is the best autobiography I've read since Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood and there are many similarities between those two books (Bobby stated openly that Trevor's book was an inspiration to write this one). Both work great as audiobooks because hearing authors speak about their experiences brings so much authenticity and color. Both show how growing up in a dangerous and hostile environment changes people and how some of them manage to break through against all odds.
This Bright Future: A Memoir is a much darker book with drugs, abuse, violence, crime, mental illness, and poverty practically on every page for most of the book. However, the author doesn't delve into this looking for drama, sensation, or sympathy - just says how it was. Taking the perspective of a young boy, he rather cherishes rare good moments than overanalyzes the bad ones. You can feel his innocence and naivety in how he tries to understand the world around him and cope with the trauma it is causing.
When "an adult" commentary is added, it provides a wider perspective on systemic issues... and a dose of humor... and a lot of profanities (be warned!). With all the somber subjects this book touches, there is always a sense of hope and having as much fun as possible given the circumstances. It feels also a bit therapeutic, giving the reader an insight into the process of healing, fixing broken parts, and making peace with the past.
This book is written and recorded as a near-perfect simulation of the way Bobby speaks and acts when retelling these stories. You can get his authenticity, humor, wisdom, and a stream of emotions. Sometimes it hits you so hard that it is impossible to not press pause for a moment, because you can take only so much at a time. If not this, I'd certainly listen to the whole audiobook in one sitting.
If you're a Logic fan - this book is a must-read. If you're not, then the story of Bobby Hall is still relatable as we all want to be loved, belong, and have some shit to deal with on our own. It might be not the best writing ever, but certainly, one of the most captivating I've read in a long time.
This is the best autobiography I've read since Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood and there are many similarities between those two books (Bobby stated openly that Trevor's book was an inspiration to write this one). Both work great as audiobooks because hearing authors speak about their experiences brings so much authenticity and color. Both show how growing up in a dangerous and hostile environment changes people and how some of them manage to break through against all odds.
This Bright Future: A Memoir is a much darker book with drugs, abuse, violence, crime, mental illness, and poverty practically on every page for most of the book. However, the author doesn't delve into this looking for drama, sensation, or sympathy - just says how it was. Taking the perspective of a young boy, he rather cherishes rare good moments than overanalyzes the bad ones. You can feel his innocence and naivety in how he tries to understand the world around him and cope with the trauma it is causing.
When "an adult" commentary is added, it provides a wider perspective on systemic issues... and a dose of humor... and a lot of profanities (be warned!). With all the somber subjects this book touches, there is always a sense of hope and having as much fun as possible given the circumstances. It feels also a bit therapeutic, giving the reader an insight into the process of healing, fixing broken parts, and making peace with the past.
This book is written and recorded as a near-perfect simulation of the way Bobby speaks and acts when retelling these stories. You can get his authenticity, humor, wisdom, and a stream of emotions. Sometimes it hits you so hard that it is impossible to not press pause for a moment, because you can take only so much at a time. If not this, I'd certainly listen to the whole audiobook in one sitting.
If you're a Logic fan - this book is a must-read. If you're not, then the story of Bobby Hall is still relatable as we all want to be loved, belong, and have some shit to deal with on our own. It might be not the best writing ever, but certainly, one of the most captivating I've read in a long time.
January 21, 2025
Amazing story that kept me interested from start to finish. I was already a Logic fan, but after reading this memoir I believe Bobby Hall is the real deal. Truly authentic. Highly recommend this book! Especially the audiobook version, read by author.
September 8, 2021
As a logic fan I know how bobby grew up But wow. Hearing how he grew up in detail and his mom lashing out on the phone and other situations like that. While the book is sad in some parts, there are some funny parts as well (Ooooo I’m the ghost of Christianity LOL). For non logic fans I would still suggest this book it is one man’s childhood to adult hood with the challenges of a parent with mental illnesses, poverty and other situations that no child should ever grow up in. (Warning: he does swear a lot in the book)
February 6, 2022
I am a person who became a fan of Logic after his sensational performance at the VMA's in 2017 went viral. I saw the video of that performance and immediately launched myself down a rabbit hole of his music, history, and locked on as a permanent fan.
Bobby Hall is a very complicated, multifaceted human being. He is real, raw, and believes in the power of conversations with nuance. I have respected him since that morning I watched that VMA video and then went to work and listened to his full music catalog up to that point throughout the day.
This memoir is in three parts. Sir Robert's early childhood, Bobby's adolescence, and Logic's emergence and career. All parts are equally insightful into very different things, but he does an amazing job of tying all the pieces together and presenting them as they are: himself. This person is a compilation of a horrifically abusive childhood, a desire to be better than his circumstances, an underlying dream of creativity, the sufferings of mental illness, and love in his heart.
There are parts of this book that were simultaneously difficult to read and difficult to stop reading. It pops the bubble of my privileged lifestyle and shows me up close an entirely different walk of life. Bobby's writing style makes this book feel like a friend confiding in you. I felt something like pride to think he'd trust me with such precious and vulnerable memories and insights.
It's hard to write a book about your life and expose the dark and ugly parts of it. "This Bright Future" doesn't hesitate to show you those parts, but more importantly have a dialogue about them. Because they deserve to be acknowledged and they deserve to be talked about. Five great big stars for this one.
Bobby Hall is a very complicated, multifaceted human being. He is real, raw, and believes in the power of conversations with nuance. I have respected him since that morning I watched that VMA video and then went to work and listened to his full music catalog up to that point throughout the day.
This memoir is in three parts. Sir Robert's early childhood, Bobby's adolescence, and Logic's emergence and career. All parts are equally insightful into very different things, but he does an amazing job of tying all the pieces together and presenting them as they are: himself. This person is a compilation of a horrifically abusive childhood, a desire to be better than his circumstances, an underlying dream of creativity, the sufferings of mental illness, and love in his heart.
There are parts of this book that were simultaneously difficult to read and difficult to stop reading. It pops the bubble of my privileged lifestyle and shows me up close an entirely different walk of life. Bobby's writing style makes this book feel like a friend confiding in you. I felt something like pride to think he'd trust me with such precious and vulnerable memories and insights.
It's hard to write a book about your life and expose the dark and ugly parts of it. "This Bright Future" doesn't hesitate to show you those parts, but more importantly have a dialogue about them. Because they deserve to be acknowledged and they deserve to be talked about. Five great big stars for this one.
September 11, 2021
This book is a journey. It’s a staircase that descends into the depths of human depravity. It shows us the worst humans can do to one another out of spite, or pity, or circumstance, while also maintaining a profound humane aspect to the entire package. It’s a message of peace, love, positivity and perseverance. It’s a reminder to self analyze and reflect on who we are as people. But more than anything, it was a book that showed me that I’m not alone. It showed me that one of the people I idolized more than anyone was more like me than I realized. It showed me that we can control our lives and make something special. It showed me—Logic showed me—what it means to become someone worth remembering, regardless of circumstance. Logic helped me escape, and transformed me into the person I am today, and this book, a reflection on his life, ended up being a reflection on mine as well. It was a look back on all of the things that we’ve overcome together, and all of the promise that awaits us in the future.
March 28, 2022
2.5 stars, rounding it up to 3.
It was an OK book. A bit choppy writing, excessive swearing, repetitive memories, plus I don’t like rap so I have no idea who this artist is.
Obviously a very sad life overwhelmed by addiction, mental Illness, violence and poverty. He came out of an unfortunate childhood to become a successful man and created a good life for himself. Kudos to that!
I didn’t particularly enjoyed this book. But hopefully if you are into memoirs, than give it a go.
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It was an OK book. A bit choppy writing, excessive swearing, repetitive memories, plus I don’t like rap so I have no idea who this artist is.
Obviously a very sad life overwhelmed by addiction, mental Illness, violence and poverty. He came out of an unfortunate childhood to become a successful man and created a good life for himself. Kudos to that!
I didn’t particularly enjoyed this book. But hopefully if you are into memoirs, than give it a go.
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September 19, 2021
I have never written a review before so, bare with me but I wanted to for this book to further my support that I have for Bobby.
So, where do I start?
First off, I would like to say I did have some technical constructive criticism for this book, and that's only that I felt some sentences were a little run off and there were few places where I thought he repeated himself that wasn't necessary or he simply reworded what he just said the sentence before but apart from that, this book was a masterpiece.
I just want to thank Bobby for this incredible story about a kid who beat the odds. The bravery I know this book took, especially being something you put out into the world where anybody can read it is amazing.
This book at times was a little hard to get through, I went from reading a chapter or two a day to flying through to the end. I really enjoyed how the book was sectioned into three different parts being all of the names. At the beginning it was very dense with everything he had to go through with his mom and was tough to get through. Once I got to the "Bobby" section it started getting a little easier to get through, and as soon as I hit "Logic" I didn't want to put the book down. at all. Now being a Logic stan I knew a lot of the story about how he became Logic through countless interviews I would watch and so on, but there is something so beautiful in reading it and hearing it again that was so exciting (for lack of better word).
Something I thoroughly enjoyed while reading this was how I truly felt I was reading the book through young Bobby's perspective. He really felt like a kid again and he nailed it. The innocence and thought process was so real and raw and believable. It was like you took a time machine back to when Bobby was 6,7,8, whatever in Maryland and asked him all these questions and what came out of his mouth was what was written on the page. I do know that obviously it was him when he was little but I feel like some of the true emotion gets lost along the way as you get older, not with Bobby. It really added to the experience of the read.
Another thing I thought really brought the book together and allowed the reader to appreciate what we were reading even more, was the photos included. It adds so much to the overall story and is a cool way to connect on a deeper level without even really "connecting" ya know?
The comedic relief was great as well and the ability to throw in some funny moments while reading about such dark and fucked up situations is frankly just nice (again for lack of better word).
I cried and teared up so many times while reading this it's crazy I don't see myself as an emotional person at all, but that just goes to show how great of a story teller Bobby is. I cried because some things were just so sad, I cried because you could see how much innocence he had still despite everything like when he was just looking for other kids his age to play with :(, and I cried because I was truly so proud of him.
I know not everyone's experience is going to be the same as mine while reading this but I do know there will be some, other fellow Rattpack members and fellow Bobbysoxers. Like I said being a huge fan of Logic and Bobby, I knew every project and song that was being talked about. I knew exactly what he was talking about when he said he wore a Faze Clan hoodie in the "The Spotlight" music video, I knew what music video and song he was referring to when he mentioned "All I Do" I knew what songs were on WTF, TITS, Young sinatra, Young Sinatra: Undeniable, Young Broke and Infamous, and so on. I knew who 6ix and Chris and Lenny and DJ Rhetorik were because I've been a fan for so long. I was there in the crowd going crazy with him so close but yet so far on stage. What I'm trying to say is it's an amazing experience to read this, know exactly what he's talking about, and go back and listen to all those songs again. Once you do that, you have this whole new appreciation for the songs and music videos all over again, it's like listening to them for the first time or discovering Logic for the first time. I obviously didn't know "everything" he was talking about but in terms of music and certain people I did, and it was a cool feeling. It was also cool to be able to hear and read first hand so much more of his life that even his die hard fans won't know.
When I reread this book I'm going to follow along with the audio book. I just know that's going to up the amp so much more with it being him reading it exactly how it should be. I listened to the snippets in his yt channel and that shits gonna be great lol.
Overall, it's five stars for me and who knows maybe I'm a little biased but who cares.
So, where do I start?
First off, I would like to say I did have some technical constructive criticism for this book, and that's only that I felt some sentences were a little run off and there were few places where I thought he repeated himself that wasn't necessary or he simply reworded what he just said the sentence before but apart from that, this book was a masterpiece.
I just want to thank Bobby for this incredible story about a kid who beat the odds. The bravery I know this book took, especially being something you put out into the world where anybody can read it is amazing.
This book at times was a little hard to get through, I went from reading a chapter or two a day to flying through to the end. I really enjoyed how the book was sectioned into three different parts being all of the names. At the beginning it was very dense with everything he had to go through with his mom and was tough to get through. Once I got to the "Bobby" section it started getting a little easier to get through, and as soon as I hit "Logic" I didn't want to put the book down. at all. Now being a Logic stan I knew a lot of the story about how he became Logic through countless interviews I would watch and so on, but there is something so beautiful in reading it and hearing it again that was so exciting (for lack of better word).
Something I thoroughly enjoyed while reading this was how I truly felt I was reading the book through young Bobby's perspective. He really felt like a kid again and he nailed it. The innocence and thought process was so real and raw and believable. It was like you took a time machine back to when Bobby was 6,7,8, whatever in Maryland and asked him all these questions and what came out of his mouth was what was written on the page. I do know that obviously it was him when he was little but I feel like some of the true emotion gets lost along the way as you get older, not with Bobby. It really added to the experience of the read.
Another thing I thought really brought the book together and allowed the reader to appreciate what we were reading even more, was the photos included. It adds so much to the overall story and is a cool way to connect on a deeper level without even really "connecting" ya know?
The comedic relief was great as well and the ability to throw in some funny moments while reading about such dark and fucked up situations is frankly just nice (again for lack of better word).
I cried and teared up so many times while reading this it's crazy I don't see myself as an emotional person at all, but that just goes to show how great of a story teller Bobby is. I cried because some things were just so sad, I cried because you could see how much innocence he had still despite everything like when he was just looking for other kids his age to play with :(, and I cried because I was truly so proud of him.
I know not everyone's experience is going to be the same as mine while reading this but I do know there will be some, other fellow Rattpack members and fellow Bobbysoxers. Like I said being a huge fan of Logic and Bobby, I knew every project and song that was being talked about. I knew exactly what he was talking about when he said he wore a Faze Clan hoodie in the "The Spotlight" music video, I knew what music video and song he was referring to when he mentioned "All I Do" I knew what songs were on WTF, TITS, Young sinatra, Young Sinatra: Undeniable, Young Broke and Infamous, and so on. I knew who 6ix and Chris and Lenny and DJ Rhetorik were because I've been a fan for so long. I was there in the crowd going crazy with him so close but yet so far on stage. What I'm trying to say is it's an amazing experience to read this, know exactly what he's talking about, and go back and listen to all those songs again. Once you do that, you have this whole new appreciation for the songs and music videos all over again, it's like listening to them for the first time or discovering Logic for the first time. I obviously didn't know "everything" he was talking about but in terms of music and certain people I did, and it was a cool feeling. It was also cool to be able to hear and read first hand so much more of his life that even his die hard fans won't know.
When I reread this book I'm going to follow along with the audio book. I just know that's going to up the amp so much more with it being him reading it exactly how it should be. I listened to the snippets in his yt channel and that shits gonna be great lol.
Overall, it's five stars for me and who knows maybe I'm a little biased but who cares.
February 4, 2022
The world could end tomorrow. My world as I know it will it end when I die. Do I want to spend that time crying about how unfair my childhood was and yearning for some reconciliation that’s never going to come? Or do I want to give my time and energy to the people in my life who love me and support me no matter what?
I’m a pretty big fan of logic and have been since his Young Sinatra album. Under Pressure and the Incredible True Story are the albums that I had on repeat throughout high school. The albums kept coming and I listened. Loving some and not loving some as much. This book opened a different side to logic. A side that I was not used to but always curious about. It was Bobby, and Bobby’s writing made me feel like a younger brother who had just met his older bother. Listening to stories and taking advice from his older brother. It felt like a conversation that I got to be a part of. I got to understand a whole person, rather than just an alter ego. Seeing the worst part of someone’s life and the best part of someone’s life can be a powerful influence in how you see them as a person and character. I see Logic and I see Bobby, both trying to make a difference by spreading peace, love, and positivity.
I’m a pretty big fan of logic and have been since his Young Sinatra album. Under Pressure and the Incredible True Story are the albums that I had on repeat throughout high school. The albums kept coming and I listened. Loving some and not loving some as much. This book opened a different side to logic. A side that I was not used to but always curious about. It was Bobby, and Bobby’s writing made me feel like a younger brother who had just met his older bother. Listening to stories and taking advice from his older brother. It felt like a conversation that I got to be a part of. I got to understand a whole person, rather than just an alter ego. Seeing the worst part of someone’s life and the best part of someone’s life can be a powerful influence in how you see them as a person and character. I see Logic and I see Bobby, both trying to make a difference by spreading peace, love, and positivity.
September 23, 2021
I’ll be blunt. This Bright Future is a masterpiece. This will be made into a movie, no question. A modern coming of age story, it was like Catcher in the Rye with music, witches, sex, and a big splash of crack. At its core, this memoir is about a kind and overlooked soul who, through pure grit and determination, navigated to an existence where he is now safe, loved, and counted. Raised in poverty with a mentally ill, alcoholic, PCP-using white mother, an absent drug-addicted black father, and a system that failed him, This Bright Future is the quintessential success story of an outcast named Bobby Hall.
There are kids living in horrific conditions. These kids don’t realize they are living in dysfunction, so they repeat the cycle. Despite the chaos and having the odds stacked against him, the same is not true for Hall, which can show a hopeless kid struggling today that they can do the same. Hard work, courage, perseverance, the kindness of others, and a good sense of humor helped Hall carve a path to what he was meant to do and be where he was meant to be.
As tragic as this memoir was, I would be lying if I didn’t say it was also hilarious. Especially the chapter about his mother’s religiosity. I was literally laughing out loud in public. Hall’s stories about his parents, siblings, acquaintances are all shared with a care and sensitivity that demonstrates how much he doesn’t want to hurt anyone by disclosing to us how much they hurt him. This is an inherently good person who has empathy even for those who don’t appreciate or deserve it.
I don’t think anything else I say could do this justice, so I’ll stop. Also, I don’t want to ruin anything for you because part of what’s so great about the book are the crazy stories you don’t see coming that knock you on your ass.
There are kids living in horrific conditions. These kids don’t realize they are living in dysfunction, so they repeat the cycle. Despite the chaos and having the odds stacked against him, the same is not true for Hall, which can show a hopeless kid struggling today that they can do the same. Hard work, courage, perseverance, the kindness of others, and a good sense of humor helped Hall carve a path to what he was meant to do and be where he was meant to be.
As tragic as this memoir was, I would be lying if I didn’t say it was also hilarious. Especially the chapter about his mother’s religiosity. I was literally laughing out loud in public. Hall’s stories about his parents, siblings, acquaintances are all shared with a care and sensitivity that demonstrates how much he doesn’t want to hurt anyone by disclosing to us how much they hurt him. This is an inherently good person who has empathy even for those who don’t appreciate or deserve it.
I don’t think anything else I say could do this justice, so I’ll stop. Also, I don’t want to ruin anything for you because part of what’s so great about the book are the crazy stories you don’t see coming that knock you on your ass.
August 5, 2026
In summary: motherfuckers wanna get famous, bust guns and get dangerous (dangerous)
November 24, 2021
demolished this book in one day
very casual and easy to hear! felt like bobby was sitting across the room from me just spilling his life
although fairly lax, this must have been deeply liberating to write. this book is the undistorted source of Logic’s truth, and when I tell you Logic gets a false bad wrap…
I think Logic is such a heated debate because when Logic is seen participating in black culture it’s so much easier to slap a negative label on him then to take a minute to understand Bobby’s complicated story and never ending internal conflict surrounding his mixed ethnicity… tragic
although this surely won’t be read by the demographic that needs it the most. here it is in print- logics side of his entire life, done pretty well
very casual and easy to hear! felt like bobby was sitting across the room from me just spilling his life
although fairly lax, this must have been deeply liberating to write. this book is the undistorted source of Logic’s truth, and when I tell you Logic gets a false bad wrap…
I think Logic is such a heated debate because when Logic is seen participating in black culture it’s so much easier to slap a negative label on him then to take a minute to understand Bobby’s complicated story and never ending internal conflict surrounding his mixed ethnicity… tragic
although this surely won’t be read by the demographic that needs it the most. here it is in print- logics side of his entire life, done pretty well
October 8, 2021
I listen to Logic's music pretty casually, but I like it. I read his novel and wasn't a huge fan (but I can respect where it was coming from). Yet I was interested in his memoir for some reason. I'm really glad I picked it up. Hard to read at several points, but extremely hopeful. I especially loved the last 60 pages or so. If you just know of Logic and not much else (or even if you don't!) I would honestly still recommend this. He shares a lot of deep, personal things that I found worthwhile to hear about.
October 5, 2021
This is a dope dude and a dope memoir! A lot of info in this book I had no idea about. The struggles in his childhood were hard to read through. Lack of a true support system until he got into hip hop. His career then took off and he’s been doing big things ever since. I’m excited to see what he has in store for us. I’ll have to go back and listen to his catalog too!
October 31, 2021
I’ve been a Logic fan for a while so this book was obviously one I was going to pick up. And it certainly didn’t disappoint, Bobby has always been a good writer and hasn’t been too shy about his upbringings in the past. But this hurt to read at times, it was so raw and real and made me appreciate him even more.
December 30, 2021
A month ago I couldn't have told you a single thing about Logic. I was vaguely aware that he was a rapper but other than that....no idea.
My sister started telling me about his novel, Supermarket and how it deals with a lot of mental health topics like anxiety, bipolar, derealization, and things like that. So she loaned me Logic's novel and memoir and told me I would be absolutely shocked at his story.
But I wasn't. His story is one that I've heard a million times from people incredibly close to me. Some of his stories are word for word the same stories I've been told. The unstable home life, the drug and alcohol addicted parents, the stark reality of mental illness in poverty ridden areas. I've heard this all before. It breaks my heart to hear anyone has gone through the abuse and mental torture that comes with this way of life. But it's amazing to see a story that doesn't end with arrests or overdoses. It's so illogical that Bobby Hall became Logic.
The rawness of his story really grabbed my attention because most celebrities don't talk about being a child in this environment. Most rappers and rockstars created this life for themselves, they weren't born into it like Logic was. This was his every day reality and yet he somehow managed to pull himself into stardom with the help of AIM chatrooms and early Internet rap battles.
I'm not going to lie, I've never listened to a single one of his songs but when he started talking about how he came up with the song 1-800-273-8255 I was hooked. This dude really took Mac Miller's death to heart, and wrote a song and used the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number as the title. It's incredible.
This is a come up story focused on mental health. I just think we need more truly candid entertainers like Logic in the world. We need peace, love, and positivity.
Review for both of Bobby Hall's books can be found at A Reader's Diary!
My sister started telling me about his novel, Supermarket and how it deals with a lot of mental health topics like anxiety, bipolar, derealization, and things like that. So she loaned me Logic's novel and memoir and told me I would be absolutely shocked at his story.
But I wasn't. His story is one that I've heard a million times from people incredibly close to me. Some of his stories are word for word the same stories I've been told. The unstable home life, the drug and alcohol addicted parents, the stark reality of mental illness in poverty ridden areas. I've heard this all before. It breaks my heart to hear anyone has gone through the abuse and mental torture that comes with this way of life. But it's amazing to see a story that doesn't end with arrests or overdoses. It's so illogical that Bobby Hall became Logic.
The rawness of his story really grabbed my attention because most celebrities don't talk about being a child in this environment. Most rappers and rockstars created this life for themselves, they weren't born into it like Logic was. This was his every day reality and yet he somehow managed to pull himself into stardom with the help of AIM chatrooms and early Internet rap battles.
I'm not going to lie, I've never listened to a single one of his songs but when he started talking about how he came up with the song 1-800-273-8255 I was hooked. This dude really took Mac Miller's death to heart, and wrote a song and used the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number as the title. It's incredible.
This is a come up story focused on mental health. I just think we need more truly candid entertainers like Logic in the world. We need peace, love, and positivity.
Review for both of Bobby Hall's books can be found at A Reader's Diary!
December 31, 2021
Bobby Hall!!!! Listen, this memoir was a wild ride. I cry for the younger Bobby Hall who had to endure so much growing up.
That being said, I’m so glad that he found some semblance of peace with all that he’s had to go through. Yes, there are so many problematic moments in this memoir re: Logic’s logic! I could write a book about the moments in this book that I found problematic. Get into some of those here, here and here and you can see what I’m talking about.
On the flip side - the honesty is refreshing, the way he promotes therapy, you can see towards the end, the positive effects that therapy has had on his life.
The book was good, harrowing for real, for real.
That being said, I’m so glad that he found some semblance of peace with all that he’s had to go through. Yes, there are so many problematic moments in this memoir re: Logic’s logic! I could write a book about the moments in this book that I found problematic. Get into some of those here, here and here and you can see what I’m talking about.
On the flip side - the honesty is refreshing, the way he promotes therapy, you can see towards the end, the positive effects that therapy has had on his life.
The book was good, harrowing for real, for real.
June 8, 2022
An amazing rollercoaster. with a very kind and healthy view of the past.
June 11, 2025
sorry to rate a memoir, but this man deserves 5 stars in everything. i’m so proud of him, always.
September 19, 2021
From the first page it was clear that this wasn't going to be a memoir about Logic and Logic alone. This wasn't for flexin or a hype show or self indulgence. This was Catharsis through the written word. This wasn't just the story of Logic, but the story of Sir Robert and the story of Bobby Hall. I have been a member of the Rattpack since 2016 and truly wish I'd found his music sooner. I remember when I first started listening to Logic and watching his interviews and learned about who he is as a person and how his music and outlook on life would inspire my own in so many positive ways.
This memoir filled in so many missing pieces to the story of one of my favorite artists of all time. Bobby vivisected his life and displayed it for all to see and hopefully understand him, his work, and his come up a little better. But with each page turned, and listened to (loved that he narrated the memoir. I think that should be the standard for all non-fiction, if I'm being real), it was clear that this was a cathartic experience like therapy for Bobby Hall. Putting down in words a few critical glimpses of his life strewn together leading toward present day and the happiness and success, personally and professionally, that he has come to and received. As a massive fan of Logic's work, I am grateful to have been granted access to this glimpse into such an incredible human beings life.
This memoir filled in so many missing pieces to the story of one of my favorite artists of all time. Bobby vivisected his life and displayed it for all to see and hopefully understand him, his work, and his come up a little better. But with each page turned, and listened to (loved that he narrated the memoir. I think that should be the standard for all non-fiction, if I'm being real), it was clear that this was a cathartic experience like therapy for Bobby Hall. Putting down in words a few critical glimpses of his life strewn together leading toward present day and the happiness and success, personally and professionally, that he has come to and received. As a massive fan of Logic's work, I am grateful to have been granted access to this glimpse into such an incredible human beings life.
November 30, 2024
This Bright Future: A Memoir written by Grammy-nominated rapper: Logic, is a compelling and raw story about the unfiltered journey that Bobby Hall had to experience in his childhood. To go against the odds of abusive parents, to become an era-defining artist. Sir Robert Bobby Hall II grew up with a mentally ill mother while having a father addicted to crack, and being absent most of his life. It took a lot to get through many of those pages because I will never understand what he or people in similar situations have gone through. It has made me a more grateful person and made me more empathetic to those who don't have a lot or have been in violent, and traumatizing situations. Bobby's childhood would transform his violent childhood into his music, spreading the message of Peace, Love, and Positivity to millions, like myself. I would give this book a 4/5 stars, because of how much heart is put into it by the author. I would recommend this book to anyone who has similar experiences or wants to enjoy a memoir from one of their favorite artists.
November 28, 2024
Nearly bailed on this one, as the first third of the book is an AGONIZING trip through Logic’s abusive childhood. I’m glad I stuck with it, though, because what’s on the other side is a beautiful and expansive journey of heart, hustle, community building; and so much more.
Wasn’t particularly familiar with much of his music, but after listening to his incredible narration of the audiobook, I’m going deep.
Highly recommend!
Wasn’t particularly familiar with much of his music, but after listening to his incredible narration of the audiobook, I’m going deep.
Highly recommend!
September 28, 2021
I didn't really know who Logic /Bobby Hall was before reading this book. It's a very well written & interesting story. Bobby is special person who survived a difficult childhood to become a successful singer & writer. I respect this dude & appreciate him openly sharing his past.
October 17, 2021
4.25 stars. I was blown away at how this memoir was so compulsively readable
July 4, 2023
best book I've read in at least 5 years.... there are no words. completely hooked from the first page.
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February 1, 2026This Bright Future: A Memoir by Bobby Hall is an unlikely success story told with unflinching honesty. Raised in poverty in the DMV by a mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father, Hall endured years of abuse, neglect, and chaos before leaving home at seventeen with little more than determination and a discarded laptop.
What makes this memoir so compelling is not just where he came from, but how he made it out. Hall nerded out on hip-hop, video games, and early internet culture, teaching himself the craft while finding community in online spaces that were still largely uncharted. Through trial, obsession, and grit, he created the persona Psychological—eventually becoming Logic—and transformed trauma into music that resonated with millions.
Much of this book is brutally hard to read. Hall doesn’t soften the realities of abuse, addiction, violence, or the emotional toll of sudden fame. Yet despite everything he was exposed to, he maintained an inner compass and a clear set of values that allowed him to rise above his circumstances rather than be defined by them.
Most striking is the tone of gratitude that runs throughout the memoir. Hall reflects on his past not with bitterness, but with appreciation for the lessons, resilience, and perspective it gave him. This Bright Future is raw, graphic, and often heartbreaking—but ultimately uplifting in its refusal to let trauma have the final word.
I’m not assigning a star rating here—this feels less like a book to be judged and more like a life laid bare.
Content note: This book includes graphic language and depictions of physical, emotional, and substance-related abuse.
What makes this memoir so compelling is not just where he came from, but how he made it out. Hall nerded out on hip-hop, video games, and early internet culture, teaching himself the craft while finding community in online spaces that were still largely uncharted. Through trial, obsession, and grit, he created the persona Psychological—eventually becoming Logic—and transformed trauma into music that resonated with millions.
Much of this book is brutally hard to read. Hall doesn’t soften the realities of abuse, addiction, violence, or the emotional toll of sudden fame. Yet despite everything he was exposed to, he maintained an inner compass and a clear set of values that allowed him to rise above his circumstances rather than be defined by them.
Most striking is the tone of gratitude that runs throughout the memoir. Hall reflects on his past not with bitterness, but with appreciation for the lessons, resilience, and perspective it gave him. This Bright Future is raw, graphic, and often heartbreaking—but ultimately uplifting in its refusal to let trauma have the final word.
I’m not assigning a star rating here—this feels less like a book to be judged and more like a life laid bare.
Content note: This book includes graphic language and depictions of physical, emotional, and substance-related abuse.
October 17, 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever written this in a review, but for this book, definitely check trigger warnings.
I’ve been a Logic fan for years, and I’m happy I was finally able to read this. I listened to the audiobook which I recommend because he narrates it. This book feels less like a book and more like sitting down with someone and them telling you stories about their life. As such, it comes off as quite casual, but I enjoyed it. The book follows Logic from a child through to his present, there’s much more about his childhood, understandably as that’s what lead him to where he is today, but my one complaint was that I wish there was more information about his adulthood. He obviously talks about it towards the end, but I felt like leading up everything was so detailed and then it gets really slim, he gets married and divorced and we barely hear anything about that. I understand keeping this private it just felt like he was diverting from how the rest of the story was told.
This is one of the hardest books I’ve ever listened to, there is so much trauma, so many difficulties, he really experienced so many hard aspects of life, and for him to persevere and be living, as he describes, a happy life where he feel like he made it is truly incredible. I think anyone could get something out of this story, it’s really eye opening in so many struggles on a personal level. Highly recommend! But note, this won’t be for everyone, there’s a lot of swearing and Logic tells the story in a very straightforward and at times, harsh manner, but it’s his story and he was able to tell it how he wanted.
I’ve been a Logic fan for years, and I’m happy I was finally able to read this. I listened to the audiobook which I recommend because he narrates it. This book feels less like a book and more like sitting down with someone and them telling you stories about their life. As such, it comes off as quite casual, but I enjoyed it. The book follows Logic from a child through to his present, there’s much more about his childhood, understandably as that’s what lead him to where he is today, but my one complaint was that I wish there was more information about his adulthood. He obviously talks about it towards the end, but I felt like leading up everything was so detailed and then it gets really slim, he gets married and divorced and we barely hear anything about that. I understand keeping this private it just felt like he was diverting from how the rest of the story was told.
This is one of the hardest books I’ve ever listened to, there is so much trauma, so many difficulties, he really experienced so many hard aspects of life, and for him to persevere and be living, as he describes, a happy life where he feel like he made it is truly incredible. I think anyone could get something out of this story, it’s really eye opening in so many struggles on a personal level. Highly recommend! But note, this won’t be for everyone, there’s a lot of swearing and Logic tells the story in a very straightforward and at times, harsh manner, but it’s his story and he was able to tell it how he wanted.
October 3, 2024
5/5 ☆
i found bobby’s music when i was in a dark place in 2016/2017ish when i went to high school. i was the new kid with no friends & no idea how to be myself. his music pulled me out of that dark place & he was a big part of that. now knowing all of the shit he went through growing up when he was just a child & how he started to make music about it is so inspiring. you never realize how lucky you have it until you hear someone else’s life story.
i also truly don’t understand how someone can bully someone else about their traumatic pasts. & bobby went through some shit, lemme tell you 😔 it made me tear up when i was listening to all of the hateful comments he’s received.
i now have a new perspective on his music & i want to go back & relisten to all of his albums & feel his pain. because that’s what he did. he wrote his music about what he went through & what he was feeling. that’s also why i’m so excited to read his book, supermarket. it’s all about him & his life, but told as a different story. he’s such an interesting person & i feel like everyone needs to listen to him at least once in their life. ❤️
i found bobby’s music when i was in a dark place in 2016/2017ish when i went to high school. i was the new kid with no friends & no idea how to be myself. his music pulled me out of that dark place & he was a big part of that. now knowing all of the shit he went through growing up when he was just a child & how he started to make music about it is so inspiring. you never realize how lucky you have it until you hear someone else’s life story.
i also truly don’t understand how someone can bully someone else about their traumatic pasts. & bobby went through some shit, lemme tell you 😔 it made me tear up when i was listening to all of the hateful comments he’s received.
i now have a new perspective on his music & i want to go back & relisten to all of his albums & feel his pain. because that’s what he did. he wrote his music about what he went through & what he was feeling. that’s also why i’m so excited to read his book, supermarket. it’s all about him & his life, but told as a different story. he’s such an interesting person & i feel like everyone needs to listen to him at least once in their life. ❤️
December 24, 2021
As a massive Logic fan, I cannot say this is a very unbiased review however I still need to review it. The second this book was available on preorder, I preordered it. It could've been the worst book written grammar wise and I still would have given it five stars. Learning about his childhood in great detail (the majority of what this book focuses on) really puts into perspective why he is the way he is today as a person. I loved the photographs sparsed throughout and the beginning of the novel had me tearing up as I read the awfulness of his upbringing and what he had to go through. It was almost too relatable at times with a childhood in poverty. I think that whether you're a Logic fan or not, this book is powerful. It is the ultimate underdog story. The dude who shouldn't have made it big but despite everything did. Not only it is inspiring to read how he defied odds and made it out of the situation, but this memoir is also funny and written incredibly well. Can't wait to see what Bobby Hall does in the future, whether it is music, books, or film.
March 19, 2022
despite my bias towards this book since I've been a fan of logic's music for the past few years, this book is genuinely amazing and exceeded any expectations i could've had. i feel like it has widened my perspective, even just slightly, to many sides of the world that i've never encountered before.
it's so fascinating to read about and be fully immersed in the world of a creator who i've only appreciated from afar in the latest years of his career. i'm so excited for all of his upcoming projects and can't wait to hear/see/read them <3
it's so fascinating to read about and be fully immersed in the world of a creator who i've only appreciated from afar in the latest years of his career. i'm so excited for all of his upcoming projects and can't wait to hear/see/read them <3
May 26, 2022
Incredible story on how Bobby grew up and transitioned into Logic the rapper as most people know him. Was about to give it four stars since the writing style feels simple and childish at times. Sentences feel unnecessary long, containing up to 'and' 5-7 times. It sometimes feels like Bobby literally transcribed the sentences as he was speaking them. However, this does feel like the book and his stories are authentic. Therefore, the writing style also contributes to the overall feeling and perception of the book and the stories in it.
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