Ashante P.T. Stokes is an American rhythm and gospel artist and actor.[1] He began his career as a rhythm and gospel vocalist and rapper in early 2013 and his acting in late 2013.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Stokes was a youth chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and played the hand bells at Hillside Presbyterian Church.[1] His inaugural live performance as PT The Gospel Spitter was January 25, 2013 at Mark SQuared in Tucker, Georgia.[citation needed] In late 2013, a friend urged him to audition for a small part in an indie film, Burning Bridges. The casting director asked him to audition for a larger supporting role that he won.