CP #023 From Federal Prison to Building Multi- Million Dollar Mansions

CP #023 From Federal Prison to Building Multi- Million Dollar Mansions

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 / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 02:11 – Growing Up In Survival Mode 06:45 – Street Hustles & Early Money 11:28 – Federal Prison & Hard Lessons 16:14 – Learning Business Through The Streets 21:03 – Transitioning Into Real Estate 26:40 – Building Luxury Homes & Wealth 31:12 – Losing Over $1 Million 35:48 – The Police Were Called On Him Outside His Own Mansion 40:15 – Race, Perception & Success 44:37 – Why Hustlers Make Great Entrepreneurs 49:06 – Rebuilding After Prison 53:41 – The Importance Of Ownership 58:20 – Legacy, Family & Generational Wealth 1:02:09 – Advice For Formerly Incarcerated People 1:05:42 – Final Gems & Closing Thoughts

CP #022 From Federal Prison to Viral Star... Mona's (Don't Call Me White Girl) Story is WILD | Crime Pays

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 identity * The psychology of “no fear” living * Street survival vs real growth * How Mona turned pain into POWER * Why most people NEVER make it out If 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 Suburbs 05:20 – Imaginary Classroom → Comedian Mindset 06:50 – Father Goes to Prison at 5 09:30 – Getting Expelled & Early Violence 11:50 – First Charges & Trouble Escalates 14:30 – Street Life Begins 18:15 – Federal Prison by 21 😳 19:40 – No Fear of Death Mentality 21:00 – Boosting Game Explained 💰 25:00 – Selling Drugs & Fast Money 28:40 – “You’ll Be 30 When You Get Out…” 31:30 – Losing Everything 35:00 – Trauma, Loss & Street Reality 37:00 – On The Run 39:00 – PREGNANT IN JAIL 😳 41:20 – Back to the Streets While Pregnant 43:10 – Why She Never Stopped 45:40 – Going Viral & New Life End – Final Gems 💎

CP #021 From Harlem Killer to Diddy's Head of Security (Real Story) | Crime Pays

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 epidemic * Catching a body at 19 and turning himself in * The truth about loyalty in the streets * Surviving Rikers Island and prison politics * Transitioning from street mentality to business mindset * Working closely with Diddy and moving in elite circles * Why proximity to power doesn’t equal ownership * Turning past mistakes into purpose This is a story about consequences, discipline, and transformation. Because sometimes… Crime Pays in lessons. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – “I caught a body at 19…” (Hook) 1:20 – Intro / Welcome to Crime Pays 2:00 – Growing Up in Harlem (“Vietnam”) 3:30 – Early Street Life & Reputation 5:30 – Fast Money & Fast Decisions 8:00 – The Environment That Shaped Him 11:00 – Becoming Known in the Streets 15:00 – Life Between 16–19 (Peak Street Years) 20:00 – The Night Everything Changed 25:30 – Loyalty & Taking the Charge 28:30 – Turning Himself In 31:00 – Entering Rikers Island 36:00 – Prison Politics & Survival 40:30 – Lessons from Incarceration 42:30 – Transitioning After Prison 44:00 – Entering the Music Industry 45:30 – Working with Diddy 48:00 – Moving in Power Circles 50:00 – Street Mentality vs Business Mindset 52:00 – Building the Cîroc Brand 54:00 – Proximity to Power vs Ownership 56:00 – Growth, Discipline & Self-Control 58:00 – Advice for the Next Generation 1:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Gems

CP #020 She Got 30 YEARS for 154 Kilos… Now She’s Free | Crime Pays

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 freedom * Helped others receive clemency while still denied her own * Rebuilt her identity and purpose from the inside out Today, 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 Streets Early life, church upbringing, and attraction to power 02:00 — From College to the Game Clark Atlanta experience and first exposure to hustling 05:00 — Living a Double Life Teacher by day, money runner by night, earning $5K/week 08:00 — The Psychology of Power Why she was drawn to dope boys and street influence 12:00 — Scaling the Operation Expanding across multiple states and entering cocaine trafficking 15:00 — The Lifestyle Trap Why fast money is hard to walk away from 18:00 — Warning Signs Before the Fall People around her getting arrested and ignored red flags 19:30 — The Arrest Drivers getting caught and the case unfolding 23:00 — Betrayal & Federal Pressure Friends testifying and the reality of federal cases 29:00 — Sentenced to 30 Years First-time offender facing 364 months 31:00 — Breaking Point in Prison Early mindset and survival mentality 32:00 — Fighting for Freedom Writing letters, studying law, and refusing defeat 34:00 — Speaking Freedom Into Reality Renaming herself “Free” and manifestation mindset 37:00 — Vision While Incarcerated Planning her future before release 39:00 — Clemency & Release Helping others get free and eventually coming home 41:00 — Life After Prison Mentorship, impact, and purpose-driven living 43:00 — The Real Lesson Choices, consequences, and redemption

CP #019 From 40 Years to CEO: Ed Hennings Built a Business Empire After Prison | Crime Pays

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 fake CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The Day Everything Changed (June 11, 1996) 03:42 — When the Charges Hit: Shock, Fear, Paralysis 08:15 — Being the “Go-To Guy” and the Pressure of the Streets 12:28 — Accepting Responsibility vs. Making Excuses 16:50 — First Years Behind the Wall: Mental Survival Mode 21:37 — Turning Prison Into Preparation 27:05 — Discipline, Routine, and Protecting Your Mind 32:11 — The Pain of Being Denied Parole (Again and Again) 38:46 — Why He Never Let Bitterness Take Over 44:02 — The Moment He Realized He Would Come Home Different 49:18 — Walking Out With a Plan, Not Just Freedom 54:36 — Ownership Over Fast Money 59:41 — Opening His First Business 1:04:12 — Building Confidence Through Work 1:08:57 — The Work Boot Company: Identity and Pride 1:13:40 — What People Get Wrong About Coming Home 1:18:22 — Advice for Those Still Behind the Wall 1:22:05 — Redemption, Responsibility, and Legacy 1:26:30 — Final Message to the Crime Pays Family