Crime Pays w/ Ash Cash & J White

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

What happens when a little girl grows up surviving abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, heartbreak, and federal prison... and refuses to stay a victim?In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Ash Cash and Jay White sit down with Inga Nicole Goodwin—entrepreneur, author, real estate investor, domestic violence advocate, and future Virginia State Senate candidate.Inga shares the raw truth about growing up in an abusive household, becoming a teen mother, surviving years of domestic violence, navigating federal prison, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. What should have destroyed her became the fuel that transformed her into a business powerhouse helping entrepreneurs secure funding, build wealth, and create financial freedom.This isn't just a prison story. It's a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let your past define your future.If you've ever felt like life knocked you down too many times to get back up, this episode is for you.👇 TAP IN BELOW 👇SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Inga Nicole Goodwin will be guest speaking at Jay White's Federal Contracts Workshop in Portsmouth, VA on June 18, 2026 at Kashmir Karaoke from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.⚠️ Registration is nearly full and may close soon.In This Episode:✔️ Growing up in a violent household✔️ Becoming a teen mother at 15✔️ The trauma that shaped her relationships✔️ Surviving years of domestic violence✔️ The federal case that changed everything✔️ Life inside federal prison✔️ Turning prison into a business education✔️ Building multiple businesses after release✔️ Helping survivors create financial independence✔️ Why she's running for Virginia State SenateChapters00:00 – Introduction: Meet Inga Nicole Goodwin03:02 – Growing Up in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania06:50 – Daily Abuse Inside the Household11:38 – Pregnant at 15 & Forced to Grow Up Fast18:10 – Becoming a Teen Mom & Leaving Home24:45 – Chasing Success to Get Her Son Back31:08 – The Trauma Nobody Knew About37:15 – Her First Abusive Relationship45:52 – How Domestic Violence Changes Your Mindset54:20 – The Moment She Realized She Needed To Leave1:03:41 – Starting Over & Rebuilding Her Confidence1:11:32 – Becoming a Millionaire Before 301:19:06 – Why Every Relationship Ended The Same Way1:27:50 – The Financial Decision That Led To Federal Prison1:36:18 – When The Feds Started Watching1:45:22 – Facing Federal Charges1:53:48 – Prison As A Forced Sabbatical2:01:34 – Learning Business Behind Bars2:08:50 – Coming Home & Rebuilding From Scratch2:15:42 – Creating Multiple Businesses After Prison2:22:15 – Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Build Wealth2:29:10 – Why Financial Independence Is Protection2:35:55 – Running For Virginia State Senate2:42:28 – Final Gems & Closing Thoughts

What happens when the dream you've chased your entire life comes true… and then disappears?In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, former NFL and CFL defensive back Cord Parks shares his incredible journey from making it to professional football to facing a federal indictment, prison time, and ultimately rebuilding his life with a renewed sense of purpose.Cord opens up about the sacrifices his family made to help him reach the NFL, the identity crisis many athletes face after the game ends, the lure of fast money, and the decisions that led him down a path he never imagined. He also shares what prison taught him, how therapy transformed his mindset, and why finding purpose beyond your profession is critical for long-term success.This conversation is a masterclass on accountability, resilience, faith, and redemption.Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, formerly incarcerated, or simply navigating a major life transition, Cord's story proves that your worst mistake doesn't have to define your future.🎙️ In this episode:The reality of making it to the NFLLife after football and identity lossHow fast money led to federal chargesWhat prison was really likeTherapy, faith, and personal growthRebuilding life after incarcerationHelping athletes and returning citizens transition successfullyWhy you must keep the main thing the main thingFollow Crime Pays for more conversations about redemption, second chances, and thriving beyond adversity.CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Crime Pays02:15 Growing Up in Atlanta & Family Structure08:30 The Foundation That Built an NFL Player13:05 Leaving Home for College in Boston20:40 The NFL Dream Becomes Reality28:45 Making the Rams & Learning the Business of Football37:10 Bouncing Around the NFL & CFL46:30 Going Broke After Professional Football53:55 "Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing"59:20 Becoming a CFL All-Star1:03:40 Life After Football & Searching for Purpose1:08:10 The Strip Club Conversation That Changed Everything1:16:30 Selling Guns & Ignoring the Warning Signs1:24:20 The FBI Shows Up1:31:50 Federal Indictment & Telling His Mother1:39:40 Therapy, Faith & Mental Preparation1:46:15 Entering Federal Prison1:53:20 Life Behind the Wall2:00:10 The SHU (Hole) Experience2:07:40 Returning Home & Rebuilding Life2:13:30 The Hidden Identity Crisis Athletes Face2:20:15 Connected Opportunities & Helping Others2:26:40 Why Every Athlete Needs a Coach After Sports2:32:10 Final Lessons on Redemption & Purpose2:35:15 Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing2:36:30 Closing Thoughts

Mike Jenkins went from the streets and federal prison to building luxury homes and creating generational wealth through real estate.In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Mike breaks down how hustler instincts helped him become a successful entrepreneur after incarceration. He opens up about surviving the streets, losing over a million dollars, racial profiling outside his own mansion, and the mindset required to rebuild your life from the ground up.This conversation is deeper than money. It’s about identity, freedom, discipline, and refusing to let your past define your future.Mikey also shares how prison changed his perspective, why street entrepreneurs already have the skills to win in business, and how ownership became his path to freedom.If you’re trying to transition from survival mode into legacy-building, this episode is mandatory listening.This is what Crime Pays is all about.CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction02:11 – Growing Up In Survival Mode06:45 – Street Hustles & Early Money11:28 – Federal Prison & Hard Lessons16:14 – Learning Business Through The Streets21:03 – Transitioning Into Real Estate26:40 – Building Luxury Homes & Wealth31:12 – Losing Over $1 Million35:48 – The Police Were Called On Him Outside His Own Mansion40:15 – Race, Perception & Success44:37 – Why Hustlers Make Great Entrepreneurs49:06 – Rebuilding After Prison53:41 – The Importance Of Ownership58:20 – Legacy, Family & Generational Wealth1:02:09 – Advice For Formerly Incarcerated People1:05:42 – Final Gems & Closing Thoughts

This one is DIFFERENT.Mona aka Don’t Call Me White Girl pulls ZERO punches as she breaks down a life that most people wouldn’t survive.From getting expelled in elementary school…To losing her father to prison at 5…To being in federal prison by 21…👉 She lived with NO fear of death.👉 She was boosting, hustling, and surviving by ANY means.👉 And at one point… she was doing it all while PREGNANT.“I didn’t care if I died… it was up with anybody.”This episode isn’t just about the streets…It’s about mindset, survival, trauma, and transformation.Now?She’s one of the most viral, unapologetic voices in media.💥 This is the REAL story behind the personality.🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:How trauma shapes identityThe psychology of “no fear” livingStreet survival vs real growthHow Mona turned pain into POWERWhy most people NEVER make it outIf you’re formerly incarcerated—or trying to level up beyond your past—this is for YOU.👉 Tap in. Subscribe. Share.⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – “I Didn’t Care If I Died…”01:17 – Meet Mona (Don’t Call Me White Girl)03:10 – Growing Up in Philly vs The Suburbs05:20 – Imaginary Classroom → Comedian Mindset06:50 – Father Goes to Prison at 509:30 – Getting Expelled & Early Violence11:50 – First Charges & Trouble Escalates14:30 – Street Life Begins18:15 – Federal Prison by 21 😳19:40 – No Fear of Death Mentality21:00 – Boosting Game Explained 💰25:00 – Selling Drugs & Fast Money28:40 – “You’ll Be 30 When You Get Out…”31:30 – Losing Everything35:00 – Trauma, Loss & Street Reality37:00 – On The Run39:00 – PREGNANT IN JAIL 😳41:20 – Back to the Streets While Pregnant43:10 – Why She Never Stopped45:40 – Going Viral & New LifeEnd – Final Gems 💎

Raised in Harlem during the crack era — where survival meant everything — Roger Bonds lived a life most people only hear about in stories.At just 19 years old, he caught a body… and made a decision that would change the course of his life forever.In this episode of Crime Pays, Roger sits down with Ash Cash and J. White to tell his story — unfiltered.From the Polo Grounds (“Vietnam”) to Rikers Island and federal prison, he breaks down the reality of street loyalty, the consequences of fast decisions, and what it takes to survive when your back is against the wall.But this isn’t just a prison story…After doing his time, Roger transitioned into a completely different world — becoming a trusted figure around Sean “Diddy” Combs, traveling globally, and helping build major business plays like the Cîroc brand.Inside this episode:Growing up in Harlem during the crack epidemicCatching a body at 19 and turning himself inThe truth about loyalty in the streetsSurviving Rikers Island and prison politicsTransitioning from street mentality to business mindsetWorking closely with Diddy and moving in elite circlesWhy proximity to power doesn’t equal ownershipTurning past mistakes into purposeThis is a story about consequences, discipline, and transformation.Because sometimes… Crime Pays in lessons.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – “I caught a body at 19…” (Hook)1:20 – Intro / Welcome to Crime Pays2:00 – Growing Up in Harlem (“Vietnam”)3:30 – Early Street Life & Reputation5:30 – Fast Money & Fast Decisions8:00 – The Environment That Shaped Him11:00 – Becoming Known in the Streets15:00 – Life Between 16–19 (Peak Street Years)20:00 – The Night Everything Changed25:30 – Loyalty & Taking the Charge28:30 – Turning Himself In31:00 – Entering Rikers Island36:00 – Prison Politics & Survival40:30 – Lessons from Incarceration42:30 – Transitioning After Prison44:00 – Entering the Music Industry45:30 – Working with Diddy48:00 – Moving in Power Circles50:00 – Street Mentality vs Business Mindset52:00 – Building the Cîroc Brand54:00 – Proximity to Power vs Ownership56:00 – Growth, Discipline & Self-Control58:00 – Advice for the Next Generation1:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Gems

This week on Crime Pays, we sit down with Angela “Free” Wright — a woman whose journey from a structured upbringing to a 30-year federal sentence will leave you speechless.Raised in a two-parent household with a pastor as her father, Free was the least likely person to end up in prison… but she was sentenced to 30 years for conspiracy involving 154 kilos of cocaine.Living a double life as a school teacher and a money runner, she found herself pulled into a lifestyle driven by power, fast money, and influence — until everything came crashing down.After her arrest, betrayal from people close to her, and facing decades behind bars, Free made a life-changing decision…She refused to accept that reality.While incarcerated, she:Studied the law and fought relentlessly for her freedomHelped others receive clemency while still denied her ownRebuilt her identity and purpose from the inside outToday, she’s home, mentoring others, advocating for change, and proving that your past does not define your future.This episode isn’t just about prison…It’s about transformation, faith, discipline, and the power of believing in something greater than your circumstances.🎙️ Welcome to Crime Pays.⏱️ CHAPTERS (TIMESTAMPS)00:00 — Pastor’s Daughter… But Drawn to the StreetsEarly life, church upbringing, and attraction to power02:00 — From College to the GameClark Atlanta experience and first exposure to hustling05:00 — Living a Double LifeTeacher by day, money runner by night, earning $5K/week08:00 — The Psychology of PowerWhy she was drawn to dope boys and street influence12:00 — Scaling the OperationExpanding across multiple states and entering cocaine trafficking15:00 — The Lifestyle TrapWhy fast money is hard to walk away from18:00 — Warning Signs Before the FallPeople around her getting arrested and ignored red flags19:30 — The ArrestDrivers getting caught and the case unfolding23:00 — Betrayal & Federal PressureFriends testifying and the reality of federal cases29:00 — Sentenced to 30 YearsFirst-time offender facing 364 months31:00 — Breaking Point in PrisonEarly mindset and survival mentality32:00 — Fighting for FreedomWriting letters, studying law, and refusing defeat34:00 — Speaking Freedom Into RealityRenaming herself “Free” and manifestation mindset37:00 — Vision While IncarceratedPlanning her future before release39:00 — Clemency & ReleaseHelping others get free and eventually coming home41:00 — Life After PrisonMentorship, impact, and purpose-driven living43:00 — The Real LessonChoices, consequences, and redemption

At 24 years old, Ed Hennings was handed a charge that could have kept him behind the wall for decades.Most people would have folded.Instead, he made a decision:If he was going to do the time, the time was going to build him.In this episode of Crime Pays, Ed shares how he transformed prison into preparation — developing discipline, mental toughness, and a blueprint for ownership that would carry him when he finally came home.After being denied parole eight times, he didn’t waste a second of freedom. Within one year, he owned a barbershop. Then trucking. Now he’s building a legacy through a work boot company rooted in identity, confidence, and pride in honest work.This conversation isn’t about crime.It’s about mindset, redemption, discipline, and building a future when the odds say you shouldn’t have one.If you’re coming home soon, already home, or trying to rebuild your life for real — this episode is a blueprint.🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode• The day everything changed — June 11, 1996• What “paralysis” feels like when you read your charges• Why being the “go-to guy” can destroy your future• Turning prison into training camp for life• How to protect your mind in an environment designed to break it• Denied parole eight times — and staying focused• Why he came home moving with purpose, not celebration• Building ownership instead of chasing fast money• The deeper meaning behind his work boot brand• Why confidence is something you earn, not something you fakeChapters & Timestamps00:00 — The Day Everything Changed (June 11, 1996)03:42 — When the Charges Hit: Shock, Fear, Paralysis08:15 — Being the “Go-To Guy” and the Pressure of the Streets12:28 — Accepting Responsibility vs. Making Excuses16:50 — First Years Behind the Wall: Mental Survival Mode21:37 — Turning Prison Into Preparation27:05 — Discipline, Routine, and Protecting Your Mind32:11 — The Pain of Being Denied Parole (Again and Again)38:46 — Why He Never Let Bitterness Take Over44:02 — The Moment He Realized He Would Come Home Different49:18 — Walking Out With a Plan, Not Just Freedom54:36 — Ownership Over Fast Money59:41 — Opening His First Business1:04:12 — Building Confidence Through Work1:08:57 — The Work Boot Company: Identity and Pride1:13:40 — What People Get Wrong About Coming Home1:18:22 — Advice for Those Still Behind the Wall1:22:05 — Redemption, Responsibility, and Legacy1:26:30 — Final Message to the Crime Pays Family

He caught his first case at 15 years old.Gang life. Street wars. Federal time.A mindset built for survival — not success.Philos Cannada sits down with Ash Cash and Jay White for one of the rawest conversations of the year.This isn’t a highlight reel.This is the real story — how the streets grabbed him early, how prison hardened him, and how one mental shift changed everything.From doing 13 years in federal prisonto coming home and turning $2,000 into $25,000 in 30 daysto building real businesses, fixing credit, running ads, and creating freedom —Philos breaks down:How environment shapes identityWhy most people never escape the mindsetWhat prison really teaches you (if you’re paying attention)How discipline transfers from the streets to businessWhy your past doesn’t disqualify you — it trains youThis episode is for:People currently behind the wallAnyone fresh home trying to figure it outFamilies supporting loved ones insideHustlers ready to redirect their energy the right wayNo motivation fluff.No fairy tales.Just strategy, accountability, and execution.🎙 Crime Pays is the #1 personal development platform for formerly incarcerated men, women, and their families.If Philos can rebuild from this…so can you.🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW📲 Philos CannadaInstagram: @theq.uietbuilder📲 Ash CashInstagram: @iamashcash📲 Jay WhiteInstagram: @iamjasonwhite_🚨 JOIN CRIME PAYS ACADEMYLearn how to thrive beyond the wall with real tools, coaching, and community:👉 https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy

First year of high school… he caught his first case.By 15, he was involved in shootings.By 18, he was on the run.And by 26, he had survived 13 years in the federal system.In this powerful Crime Pays episode, Sharif Robinson breaks down the real story — growing up in a Muslim household while the streets pulled harder, getting jumped by 40 people, surviving violent federal prisons, and how one shift in mindset turned everything around.When Sharif came home in 2023, he didn’t have clout, followers, or a platform.He had discipline, a plan, and the willingness to execute.After getting fired from his first job home, he took his last $2,000, ran Instagram ads, and turned it into $25,000 in 30 days — then built a business that hit multiple six figures.This episode is not just inspirational — it’s instructional.📌 FOLLOW / CONNECT with Sharif:IG: @creditworks_📲 Follow Ash Cash: https://www.instagram.com/iamashcash @iamashcash📲 Follow Jay White: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasonwhite_ @iamjasonwhite_📌 JOIN Crime Pays Academy:Learn how to thrive beyond the wall (for you or your loved one):(put your link here)⏱️ Chapters (YouTube Timestamps)0:00 – First case in high school2:20 – The intro: prison to business4:15 – Growing up in New York with 2 parents split9:10 – Muslim household vs street reality10:55 – Seeing death + “I’m all in”11:40 – Jumped by 40 people13:20 – First shooting + where the gun came from15:10 – Caught the same day16:05 – Probation and feeling “like the man”18:55 – What led to the 13-year federal case21:45 – On the run mentality23:35 – The detective moment: “Get a lawyer”29:40 – Entering USP prison life (48 hours, stabbings)33:25 – Gang politics inside40:05 – The mindset shift begins (Bruce + learning business)42:10 – Having a daughter changed everything47:20 – Coming home 2023 + real estate plan didn’t work51:10 – CDL job, fight, fired54:10 – Turning $2,000 into $25,000 with ads56:20 – What he teaches now: credit, funding, business structure1:08:20 – Joining Crime Pays Academy (pay it forward)

At 13 years old, Rico aged out of foster care and walked straight into survival mode.Years later, he tracked down his mother in Chicago looking for help — and instead heard words that changed his life forever:“This check already gone… unless you got drugs.”That moment didn’t just push him into the streets.It erased the idea of safety.From flooding Chicago with ecstasy pills…to getting set up by someone he trusted…to sitting in a cell with no blueprint and no guidance…Rico’s story could’ve ended exactly how the system designed it to.But it didn’t.After prison. After loss. After burying his brother.He pivoted — not to motivation, but to ownership.Today, Mercer “Rico” Prince is one of the youngest dealmakers brokering multi-million-dollar music catalog deals, helping artists, producers, and creators reclaim control of their work — and their future.This episode isn’t about hustling.It’s about replacing survival instincts with strategy.In this conversation, Rico breaks down:Why foster care taught him independence — not protectionHow ecstasy became more profitable than crack in Chicago nightlifeThe setup that led to two Class X feloniesWhy he took 4 years even though he could’ve beaten the caseThe loss that forced him to leave the streets for goodHow he made his first $250,000 legally — and never looked backWhy streaming platforms are robbing creators blindAnd how ownership is the real freedom play after incarcerationIf you’re coming home with felonies, grief, or no direction — this episode is proof that belief plus education still beats the odds.Tap in. This one hits different.⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – “Unless you got drugs…”01:06 – From foster care to the streets04:35 – Realizing the system wasn’t family08:51 – The moment his mother activated survival mode11:00 – Why pills beat crack financially14:57 – School vs money: the early choice18:38 – The setup that changed everything22:00 – Facing Class X felonies24:48 – Why he took the plea deal28:03 – Prison mindset: no plan, no guidance29:55 – Losing his brother & forced reinvention33:19 – Enter the music business36:01 – The catalog game explained40:01 – Why artists sell their catalogs43:02 – Ownership vs exploitation46:21 – IHQ Network vision50:07 – Breaking culture cycles51:50 – Advice for people coming home53:05 – Belief, faith & self-education54:25 – Where to find Rico

They didn’t just lock her up —they tried to silence her story.Angela Stanton King went from giving birth chained to a hospital bed,mother gone, grandmother gone, partner gone…with a newborn taken from her arms —to sitting in the Oval Office, changing laws, freeing women, and saving babies across America.From prison jumpsuit → presidential advisor.From garbage bags & no support → bestselling author & national movement leader.From trying to survive → helping nearly 100 babies live.This isn’t politics.This is pain → purpose.Trauma → rebirth.A Black woman turned warrior who refuses to fold, flinch, or shut up.In this raw Crime Pays conversation, Angela opens up about:• Giving birth while shackled — and how she got the law changed.• Losing her mother & grandmother while incarcerated — and not breaking.• Being framed, abandoned, counted out — and coming back stronger.• Why abortion is spiritual warfare & generational impact.• Her controversial alliance with power — and the criticism that followed.• 97 births saved through Auntie Angie’s House… and counting.• Why formerly incarcerated talent is the future of business & leadership.• How to return home with nothing — and rebuild anyway.• Do-for-self, no-excuses, faith-driven reinvention.This episode is unfiltered. Uncomfortable. Necessary.Not left. Not right. Real.Watch with your heart open.Share with someone rebuilding their life.And remember — redemption is a lifestyle.🚨 Join Crime Pays NationLearn how to thrive after incarceration.Get mentorship, community, tools, and access →👉 https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy📲 ConnectFollow Ash Cash: @iamashcashFollow Jay White: @iamjasonwhite_Support Angela: AuntieAngiesHouse.org (donate, volunteer, get involved)Follow Crime Pays:IG @CrimePaysPodcast | TikTok @CrimePays | YouTube: Crime Pays🕒 Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Abortion is life or death.00:18 – “I gave birth chained to a bed.”00:41 – Silence warriors on both sides: MLK & Charlie Kirk00:53 – Misconception: “People think I’m a white supremacist.”01:25 – Welcome to Crime Pays02:00 – Introducing Angela Stanton King: trauma → triumph02:55 – From pain to purpose → Auntie Angie’s House04:06 – First impressions & the voice the system wasn’t ready for05:01 – Pregnant in prison & pressured to abort05:51 – Chained, watched, separated: the birth story06:58 – From prison → palace → White House impact07:44 – “God, if you restore me, I’ll spend my life helping others.”08:40 – Meeting Trump & changing policy10:13 – Women chained during birth — the part they don’t talk about11:17 – Life in poverty, survival crimes & how the streets raise you12:52 – Baby 97 born — legacy over stats13:55 – Turning street skills into business skills15:05 – Trauma, motherhood & why she had to stay strong16:30 – Black lives matter starts at birth17:20 – Pain → purpose as restoration18:52 – Why men struggle more when coming home19:48 – Faith-based rebrand & the assignment20:57 – Race as distraction, power as target22:32 – The Group Chat movement — everybody welcome23:39 – Vision: Auntie Angie’s House nationwide25:00 – The trust problem in Black economics26:00 – “A million people. One dollar. A million a week.”27:05 – Broken systems, fatherhood & prison reform29:00 – Clemency, pardons & why we need second chances31:00 – Expungement ≠ forgiven — know the difference32:18 – Entrepreneurship as survival33:30 – Intense or anointed? Both.34:47 – Crime → purpose if you flip it36:10 – Spiritual warfare & the value of life37:47 – If she wasn’t born… generations vanish40:02 – Preparing for freedom inside41:11 – “Write my sister?” — on-air promise42:10 – The biggest misconception44:05 – Business is business — operate in your favor45:16 – Reinvention formula: blend in or boss up46:23 – Advice for women coming home with shame47:45 – Every pain is an assignment48:20 – Closing | Crime Pays family

They didn’t just underestimate him.They completely misread the strategy in his eyes.From selling weed in high school…to getting locked up as a teen…to being raised by the streets…Marquel Russell grew up thinking he was just a dope boy — not realizing he was actually a strategist in training.Today?He’s helped entrepreneurs generate over $1 BILLION in revenue…with the same mind the system said would never make it off the block.This is not a conversation about crime.This is a conversation about identity — and how changing who you believe you are changes everything around you.Because as Dr. Russell says:“When I was in the streets, I saw myself as a dope boy.That identity shaped every decision I made.”And when he changed that identity?His family, his money, his mindset — his whole life — upgraded.In this powerful Crime Pays episode, Dr. Marquel Russell breaks down:• How survival instincts from the trap translate into million-dollar business skills• Why your identity determines your income• Going from dropout & dealer → father, husband, CEO, strategist• The traffic stop that made him walk away from the streets forever• Why he never removed his gold teeth• How to build a business that runs without you• How returning citizens can pivot into entrepreneurship• Why “if you can run a gang, you can run a business” is real logic• The mindset flips that turn street smarts into CEO brilliance• How scaling isn’t about clients — it’s about professionalizing your whole life• And the trillion-dollar vision behind Strategic Scale InstituteThis is redemption through strategy.This is personal development for the streets.This is what happens when you rewrite the identity life tried to give you.Share this with anyone rebuilding their life, anyone fighting for a second chance, or any young kid who needs to see a model of what’s possible.Crime Pays is the #1 personal development platform for formerly incarcerated men, women, and their families.Tap in.👉 Subscribe for more real stories, raw truths, and redemption.👉 Join Crime Pays Nation – tools & coaching to thrive beyond the wall: https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy📲 Follow Ash Cash: @iamashcash📲 Follow Jay White: @iamjasonwhite_📲 Follow Dr. Marquel Russell: @marquelrussellFollow us:IG @CrimePaysPodcast | TikTok @CrimePays | YouTube – Crime Pays🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – “I saw myself as a dope boy.”00:33 – Identity determines your decisions01:03 – From the trap to a billion dollars01:13 – Welcome to Crime Pays01:46 – High school dropout • hustler • strategist02:05 – The $1B revenue master02:26 – Transformation, redemption & mindset03:01 – Calm confidence: the Marquel aura04:34 – Who is Dr. Russell?05:02 – Childhood, trauma & early hustling06:08 – Growing up around addiction07:02 – Meeting his mother for the first time08:27 – Entrepreneurship before he knew the word09:12 – “Was it traumatic?” — hidden childhood wounds11:22 – Adjusting to a new life12:02 – Telemarketing, sales & early money mindset14:24 – Why he never stood on the block15:41 – School was easy until it wasn’t16:49 – Dropping out at 1617:49 – The small operation grows18:31 – Seeing the strategy early19:27 – The pricing advantage that changed everything20:07 – Street economics 10121:45 – Vision of becoming a kingpin23:37 – Network marketing introduction25:14 – The traffic stop that changed his life26:59 – Jail, survival mode & identity shift29:44 – Criminal logic = business logic31:13 – From contract studios to entrepreneurship33:50 – “You can run a gang, you can run a business.”35:55 – Network marketing + rejection37:07 – The gold teeth debate39:57 – Authenticity as a business magnet41:44 – The affiliate moment that changed everything43:47 – Realizing online business > street business45:14 – Scaling a legit business47:50 – Building Client Attraction University50:20 – The identity you cling to becomes your ceiling52:54 – Why entrepreneurs struggle with delegation55:11 – The 7-figure identity trap56:06 – Build companies, not hustles58:23 – Enter: Strategic Scale Institute1:00:32 – Equity plays vs coaching fees1:02:05 – Natural-born strategist1:04:01 – The real long-term mission1:06:09 – Building a billion-dollar portfolio1:08:44 – Final message: Identity shapes everything1:09:22 – Connect with Dr. Russell1:09:51 – Closing: Crime Pays

They didn’t just target him.They built an entire political machine to silence him.Sheriff Victor Hill — former homicide detective, top-voted Clayton County sheriff, bestselling author of Vigilante Sheriff — pulls up to Crime Pays for the rawest, uncut interview he’s done in over a decade.For the first time, he breaks down how the system framed him, how a misdemeanor magically became a felony, and how prosecutors, judges, and political insiders flipped the justice system upside down just to take him out.From locking down Clayton County with zero tolerance for crime,to being sent to one of the worst federal prisons in America,to becoming the first man in U.S. history charged with “police brutality” without ever laying a hand on anyone,to now running for Congress…this is the part of the story they never wanted you to hear.This episode exposes:• How investigators ignored real killers to focus on political targets• How a misdemeanor turned into a felony so he couldn’t run again• How prosecutors hid evidence while crime exploded on the streets• How judges with conflicts of interest controlled the case• Why plea deals destroy innocent people every year• Why the justice system profits off chaos, violence, and indictments• Why 50,000 people a year sit in prison for crimes they didn’t commit• Why America’s “90% conviction rate” is built on fear — not truth• How Sheriff Hill plans to fix Congress from the insideThis isn’t about left or right.It’s about truth, accountability, and a system that punishes the wrong people while real criminals roam free.If you’re behind the wall, coming home soon, or holding down someone who’s locked up —this episode is mandatory.Tap in. Share it. Save it. Study it.Crime Pays is the #1 personal development platform for formerly incarcerated men, women, and their families.👉 Subscribe for more real stories, raw truths, and redemption.👉 Pick up “Vigilante Sheriff” — available everywhere (Audible too).👉 Join Crime Pays Academy to level up: https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy📲 Follow Ash Cash – @iamashcash📲 Follow Jay White – @iamjasonwhite_📲 Follow Victor Hill – @sheriffvhillFollow the movement:IG @CrimePaysPodcast | TikTok @CrimePays | YouTube – Crime Pays⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – “If they chased real killers, crime wouldn’t look like this”02:00 – How a political case replaced real justice04:20 – Why Clayton County was safer under Sheriff Hill09:12 – When prosecutors care more about headlines than homicide12:58 – Breaking down the felony that wasn’t a felony17:45 – How corruption stole the voters’ choice23:56 – Why crime exploded after he left office29:30 – Judge shopping, political beef, and blocked appeals33:40 – The truth about overstretched DAs and two-year indictment delays40:02 – Why he still runs Democrat — and what voters really want46:20 – The murder that shaped his law enforcement philosophy53:14 – The lesson his mentor taught: “Clear the innocent like you chase the guilty”1:03:33 – Mass incarceration, plea deals & America’s 90% conviction trap1:18:50 – Why innocent people take 4-year pleas over 50-year risks1:31:00 – Inside federal prison — what they tried to hide1:45:12 – Why intent matters & how the system ignores it2:00:05 – What he wants every American to know2:10:44 – How the prison experience will shape him in Congress2:15:34 – Final message: “Every convicted felon should fight back — starting here”2:17:02 – Outro — Crime Pays family message

“They gave her 40 years. She served 2½. Now she’s changing lives every day.”In this raw and powerful episode, Miss Connie shares how she flipped her time into a purpose—founding Building Bridges Enterprises, a real-world program in Savannah that’s training returning citizens to become CDL drivers, CNAs, IT pros, and homeowners.She talks about cutting crime by 70 percent, fighting obesity, teaching credit, building family structure, and why the real crime prevention is economics.This one’s about leadership, redemption, and financial freedom with impact.👊🏽 Subscribe & follow the movement → skool.com/crimepaysacademy⏱️ Audio Chapters00:00 – Power, control & the truth about “knowing” people02:15 – Meet Miss Connie: hustlers → leaders06:40 – Young mom to licensed contractor09:56 – The fall: 40-year sentence12:45 – Running the jail from the inside18:55 – Healing work: “10 things you love about yourself”27:18 – Freedom plan already in motion29:00 – Building Bridges blueprint: housing → jobs → wealth33:58 – 183 graduates & 70% crime drop41:05 – Nonprofit game & funding your mission45:40 – Family & unity over ego47:58 – Economics > lectures50:46 – Boots on the ground impact1:03:12 – Closing: from 40 to freedom

From 100 bricks to freedom. From college hoops to a 25-year federal sentence—then the judge says, “Conviction vacated.”In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Ash Cash and Jay White sit down with Greg McNeal, aka The Billionaire from Chicago’s West Side, who built a multimillion-dollar empire in the streets while maintaining a 3.7 GPA and hooping in college. Greg opens up about the rise, the fall, and the ultimate redemption—how a routine stop turned into a fed case, how illegal searches and a bad plea deal cost him decades, and how he turned prison into purpose.Now free, Greg’s building gyms, restaurants, and a re-entry blueprint to help others rebuild their lives. This episode isn’t just about crime—it’s about accountability, resilience, and rewriting your story.💬 Listen if you believe redemption is real.📲 Join the movement: skool.com/crimepaysacademy

🎙️ They lock us up... but who’s cashing the checks?In the raw, unapologetic premiere of Crime Pays, Jay White and Ash Cash pull back the curtain on the billion-dollar business of mass incarceration. From the 1994 Crime Bill to the quiet corporate pipelines that profit off prison beds, they expose how America turned punishment into profit—and people into products.But this isn’t just about the system. It’s about survival, redemption, and what happens when the hustle goes legit.🔥 Hear how returning citizens are flipping street knowledge into federal contracts, real estate plays, and generational wealth.💭 Learn the truth about “collateral consequences” — the invisible walls that follow long after release.💪 And walk away with a blueprint to rebuild, rise, and win in a world designed to count you out.This is not reform talk. It’s revolution talk.It’s for the ones who made it home… and the ones still fighting to.🎧 Subscribe to Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jay White — new episodes every week that expose the game, flip the script, and show you how to turn time served into purpose earned.👉 Subscribe • Follow • Share with someone who needs this.📲 Follow Ash Cash — @iamashcash📲 Follow Jay White — @iamjasonwhite_🚨 Join Crime Pays Nation for tools, coaching, and real opportunities beyond the wall: crimepaysacademyFollow us:IG — @CrimePaysPodcast | TikTok — @CrimePays | YouTube — Crime Pays

He made his first million by 18. He ran trap houses across the country. He faced kidnappings, torture, and the death of his own daughter. But today, Keith Strickland consults for the White House on criminal justice reform and owns the very block he once sold drugs on. In this raw and powerful episode of Crime Pay$, Keith opens up about trauma, redemption, and divine purpose — from solitary confinement to saving thousands of lives across America. If you’ve ever doubted whether change is possible, this conversation will change your life. If you want blunt lessons about grit, money, and transformation — this one’s for you. 👇 Watch now and subscribe for more stories of redemption and resilience. #CrimePaysPodcast #KeithStrickland #PrisonToPurpose 🚨Smash that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE and hit the bell. Crime Pays is raw, unapologetic, and here to help people thrive beyond the wall. Subscribe for more stories that turn pain into profit. 📲 Follow Ash Cash:   / iamashcash   ‪@IamAshCash‬ 📲 Follow Jay White:   / iamjasonwhite_   @iamjasonwhite_ 📲 Follow Keith Strickland:   / makingthetransition   @makingthetransition 🚨Join Crime Pays Nation — get tools and coaching to thrive beyond the wall. https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy

This episode will wreck your assumptions. Wall Street Trapper grew up where survival meant violence — watching his mom get shot, living the hustle, and doing time. But in solitary, a single conversation flipped the script: markets, mindset, and millions — not murder. In this raw, unfiltered interview he walks us from the trap house to trading screens, the prison fights that made him cold, the mentor who showed him how money really works, and why he’s now on a mission to pull people out of the streets and into wealth that won’t kill them. You’ll hear: • Brutal moments from his childhood and juvenile years. • The betrayal that led to violence — and the aftermath. • The solitary convo that taught him the stock market is the easiest path to wealth. • How prison hustles became business lessons (laundry, tickets, subscriptions). • Why his mission now is to show formerly incarcerated folks a different way. If you want blunt lessons about grit, money, and transformation — this one’s for you. Smash that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell. Crime Pays is raw, unapologetic, and here to help people thrive beyond the wall. Subscribe for more stories that turn pain into profit.

What happens when loyalty turns into a life sentence? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jay White, we sit down with Coach T Renee — a powerhouse business coach who went from building empires with the wrong man, to serving time in federal prison, to giving birth behind bars, and ultimately transforming her pain into purpose. She reveals: • How a toxic relationship led to the feds knocking at her door • What it was like giving birth to her son while incarcerated • The mindset shifts that turned prison into the birthplace of “Coach T” • How she rebuilt her life, her marriage, and her multimillion-dollar business • Why your past doesn’t define you — it elevates you This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let your past dictate your future. 🚨 Tap in now. Subscribe for more stories the media won’t tell you — because on Crime Pays, we expose the game and flip pain into power.

“Prison made me richer than the streets.”In this explosive episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jason White, we sit down with Darrell Alston — a hustler turned CEO — who reveals how prison sharpened his mindset, built his discipline, and ultimately made him more successful than the game ever did.Darrell breaks down:The mentality that took him from street money to real wealthLessons learned behind bars that schools could never teachWhy most hustlers never break free from the cycleHow he rebuilt his life into a legitimate empireThis isn’t just another prison story — it’s a blueprint for flipping pain into power and hustle into legacy.🚨 Subscribe to Crime Pays for more raw, unfiltered conversations that expose the game.

What happens when your first night in jail becomes the worst night of your life… and you’re protected by the same crew that could’ve taken down Shaq?In this raw and unfiltered episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jay White, we sit down with Robert “Red” Rushing — entrepreneur, trainer, husband of Toya Johnson, and author of Unfiltered: A Journey Through Life, Love, and Legacy.Red opens up about:His teenage introduction to fast moneyBeing linked to BMF in a Jacksonville conspiracy caseThe lessons learned from surviving jail and street lifeRebuilding his future through business, family, and faithThis is more than a redemption story — it’s proof that no matter what you’ve been through, you can rewrite your ending.🚨 Subscribe to Crime Pays for bold conversations that show why CRIME PAYS.

From running away at 14 and stepping into the strip club, to scamming, prison time, and finally building a multi-million dollar empire — this is the raw, uncut story of Billionaire Barbie.On this episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & J. White, Barbie opens up about her journey:Growing up in Jacksonville and running away as a teenStripping at 14 and the hustle that came with itGetting caught up in scamming and facing prison timeThe turning point that changed her life foreverHow she built legitimate businesses, scaled to seven figures, and now teaches women to build wealth without selling their bodiesThis isn’t just a redemption story — it’s proof that no matter your past, you can rewrite your future.🔥 Subscribe to Crime Pays for more powerful stories of resilience, hustle, and transformation.

In this powerful episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jay White, we sit down with Santino “Wise Money” — a man who went from growing up in New Jersey’s toughest streets, to catching multiple charges, fighting a 22-year federal sentence, and ultimately beating the feds to win back his freedom.From childhood struggles in foster care, to becoming desensitized to the streets, to surviving state prison and navigating the most dangerous corners of the game — Santino’s story is raw, unfiltered, and packed with lessons on hustle, resilience, and redemption.Now a successful stock trader, wealth builder, and mentor for formerly incarcerated men, Santino reveals how he turned prison hustle into legitimate wealth — and the mindset shifts that saved his life.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How childhood trauma and environment shape decisionsWhy some hustlers leave the game while others get trappedThe truth about surviving prison politicsHow Santino fought and beat a 22-year federal caseThe blueprint for turning street skills into legal incomeBuilding real wealth through options trading and stocks🔥 Don’t just watch — share this story with someone who needs it.Subscribe to Crime Pays:🎥 YouTube: /@crimepaysofficial🎧 Podcast: [link]Follow the Hosts & Guest:📲 Ash Cash: /iamashcash📲 Jay White: /iamjasonwhite_📲 Santino Wise Money: /wisemoneyacademy

From Harlem’s streets to boardrooms and family legacy — this is the journey of Mendeecees Harris.In this raw and inspiring episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & Jay White, Mendeecees opens up about:Losing his father at a young ageNavigating the hustle and the pitfalls of street lifeLessons learned through incarcerationHis rise as a music mogul and real estate investorHow shifting his mindset created a path to wealth, purpose, and generational legacyThis conversation is about more than fame — it’s about redemption, resilience, and rewriting your story.👉 Listen now and be inspired to turn your past into power.

From a military school scholarship to facing a murder charge in Rikers Island… this is the story of Mecca the Don.In this raw and unfiltered episode of Crime Pays with Ash Cash & J White, Mecca opens up about his journey from a loving Harlem household, to the streets, to the penitentiary — and ultimately, to redemption.He shares:The childhood tragedy that changed everythingHis rise in Harlem’s street life and ties to organized crimeLessons in manhood from military schoolThe brutal realities of prison — riots, trauma, survivalAnd how he rebuilt his life after serving 12 years behind the wallThis episode is not just about crime — it’s about resilience, pain, and the power of transformation.👉 Listen now, and if you believe in second chances, share this story.

He told his truth before the headlines hit.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jonathan Dupiton — creator of the Rich & Unemployed podcast — sat down with Ash Cash and Jay White to share his story of hustles, prison time, and building a brand off pain and perseverance.Not long after this interview, federal charges surfaced linking him to an alleged $10 million unemployment fraud scheme. At the time, Jonathan was focused on redemption and reinvention — now, his words carry a whole new weight.Tap in as he opens up about:Getting locked up at 12 and the lessons that shaped himDiscovering the fraud game and its consequencesCreating Rich & Unemployed and writing The Art of the FinesseBalancing authenticity, vulnerability, and personal brandingHis vision for legacy and life beyond the streets⚠️ Disclaimer: This interview was recorded before the recent indictment. Jonathan is currently incarcerated. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

Welcome to Crime Pays — the rawest, realest personal development podcast for the formerly incarcerated, their families, and anybody who knows the system but refuses to let it define them.This trailer is just the beginning. On this show, we’ll expose the truth, share powerful stories of transformation, and give you the game on how to flip pain into profit, struggle into strategy, and setbacks into success.Whether you’ve been behind the wall or just navigating the struggles of life on the outside, Crime Pays is proof that your past doesn’t dictate your future.🔥 Tap in, subscribe, and join the movement. Because out here, we don’t just survive… Crime Pays.