When you know you know

For a long time, I was the man they make movies about. I lived that life and paid a debt that went far beyond prison bars. I lost everything—my mother, my father, my grandparents. I’ve had everything and nothing, starting over from zero every time I walked out of those gates.
​In 2022, I was in a Reno casino facing a life sentence. I had two choices: betray my code or roll the dice. I did what a stand-up guy does—I let it ride. I walked down a life sentence without saying a word, and on June 3, 2024, a jury gave me back the one thing money can’t buy: Time.
​I realized the real "bag" wasn't in the streets. It’s the time I get to watch my family grow and finally hold my grandson instead of looking through glass. I’ve had the bag before, but never legally. There are no medals for being a stand-up guy—just the truth you carry. I started GetTheBagCo to turn a lifetime of survival into success. This brand is for anyone who knows the struggle. We’ve felt the pain; now, it’s our turn.