In 2001, while serving a 7 year sentence in Bay Correctional Institution; I remember my Tier Councilor Ms. White Lady, telling me that I’d be dead before the age of 25. At the time I was only 22; which would give me only 2 years to live. Now, I'd have to admit that I was quite stunned upon hearing basically what I perceived to be a death threat. Especially, after receiving 7yrs. from crappin out in the J-Ville dope game. I never imagined hearing this kind of promise in prison! Not from middle age White Lady... Truth be told; since my father was poisoned to death, while pending menial charges in the federal holding facility in my birth place- Miami Florida: While my younger brother and I waited down stairs to visit him... I can't say that the thought never crossed my mind. Death in Prison!!! "Wouldn't that be considered dying twice?” I remember thinking... How is that possible? The 1st. Death was Mental. Since I was regarded as a dead man to my peers; who mostly consisted of phony friends, and groupies, befriended from the wicked Lifestyle brought upon by the Street Game. The 2nd: Would have been physical, of course. Only GOD knows how I resurrected after suffering the first. Because Lord Knows I must’ve did everything in my power to make good on her promise: Everything from cursing, threatening, and fighting, both inmates and Officers. Even had a few officers tell me that I wasn’t going to make it out of prison alive… How could I ignore that; when I have known them to make good on their promise? I must have spent At least 3 out of those 7 years in solitary confinement. So, that would include most Holiday's like Thanksgiving, B-Day's, X-Mas, and New years! During the course a time, I would eventually realize that my only gifts would ultimately be GODS GREATEST! LIFE, Health, VISION!
LIFE- Not only did he wake me each morning; during times I wanted to die...He allowed me the oxygen to breath.
HEALTH- Since prison is an open test ground for Govt. to experiment on inmates; I managed to make it out in good health.
VISION- During a reality so violent… In an environment meant to break the down the human spirit; I used it to build mine up stronger than ever! I used it to dream, and create an outlet to express myself. Out of that VISION UnderDaScope Entertainment was borne.
Say what you say… But know that I started my company 2 months out of prison with money from an event as a result of UDS. Being an Ex. Offender released at the start of a recession, without a desire to work for, & build up someone else’s vision; I have maintained & built my company from the dirt for the 2 years I’ve been free. All this in despite of the territorial cliques, jealousy, and constant HATE, I receive from you individuals that don’t know my struggle; and therefore can’t SEE my Purpose; Let alone my VISION!
So while I may not possess the SUCCESS that most are accustomed to identifying the word with; based on the Whiteman’s term: By the way- Somebody tell That White Lady, that I did manage to live beyond 25. And not only do I have my physical freedom in 2010; but MAINTAINED a GREATER SPIRITUAL FREEDOM AS WELL…
2010 Accomplishments:
• I became the 1st African American to host any event out of the very European Alhambra Theater. TRIMMED IN CHANNEL 4 NEWS/ AND TIMES UNION COVERAGE.
• I AM MY OWN BOSS, AND GET PAID DOING WHAT I LOVE!!!
• MANAGED TO POST THE WORD FOR THE DAY (W4D) TO FB 95% OF THE YEAR
• BY THE GRACE OF GOD; I HAVE RESISTED SATANS COUNTLESS TRAPS TO LURE ME BACK TO THE STREET LIFE!!!
• STILL STRIVING FOR THAT GREATER PRIZE OF ETERNAL LIFE!
Extremely Thankful for the lil things most take for granted.
2011 HERE I COME!!!! GOD’S WILL….
*Message to the backbiters, haters, dirt slingers, envious, and jealous ones: Who am I but a man???? In the end….“They Hated on Jesus Christ” !!!
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