CP #026: He Prepared for Prison Before He Ever Got Arrested… Now He Owns a Cannabis Empire | Crime Pays

Most people fear prison. Westside Ken prepared for it.Before serving 11 years in federal prison, Westside Ken made a decision that would change everything—he mentally prepared himself for the worst.That mindset didn't just help him survive incarceration. It helped him come home, rebuild his life, and become a leader in one of North America's largest cannabis companies.In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Ash Cash and Jason White sit down with Westside Ken to unpack the choices that led him to prison, the discipline that carried him through 11 years behind bars, and the mindset that transformed his pain into purpose.Westside shares why he never sees himself as a victim, how he trained his mind before entering prison, why celebrating too early can cost you everything, and why true wealth has nothing to do with designer labels—it has everything to do with peace, health, freedom, and legacy.If you've ever wondered whether your past can become your greatest advantage, this conversation proves it can.💬 COMMENT BELOW: What was the biggest lesson you learned from Westside Ken's story?👇 Join Crime Pays Academy https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademyFOLLOW CRIME PAYS📸 @crimepaystvFOLLOW THE HOSTSAsh Cash 📸 @iamashcashJason White 📸 @iamjasonwhiteFOLLOW THIS WEEK'S GUESTWestside Ken 📸 @westsideken_CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:51 Meet Westside Ken04:33 Growing Up on Atlanta's West Side08:41 Basketball, Hustling & Early Decisions12:06 The Choice That Changed His Life Forever15:48 Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison19:12 How He Prepared Himself for Prison23:09 The Mental Discipline That Saved Him27:02 Losing Loved Ones While Locked Up31:18 Why He Refuses to Have a Victim Mentality35:04 Coming Home With a Different Purpose39:01 "Stop Getting Excited... The Game Isn't Over"42:56 Luxury Isn't Money—It's Freedom46:39 Your Greatest Investment Is Your Health50:43 Building One of America's Largest Cannabis Companies54:36 Creating Opportunities for Returning Citizens58:11 Legacy, Leadership & Final Gems