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Introducing

Adrion, 40

Incarcerated:
3 years
Housed:
Mule Creek State Prison
Located in
Ione, California
A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a white shirt with pink and black African-inspired patterns.
July 8, 20252 min read

I am destined for greatness. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me.

One of my best memories is when I was running late to work. The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and at the same time, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s song by DJ Khaled was playing, “Shining.” Coming from Compton, I passed South Central, Wynwood, and South Gate, headed to Studio City to bartend for Zen Lounge, a restaurant owned by Kevin Hart, Will Smith, and Duane Martin. Tisha Campbell was performing that night. I felt that I was truly living my dream. As I coasted down the express lane to the 101, traffic was crazy, but I finally got to my exit. I pulled into work about 30 minutes late as usual, the music was blaring, the bouncer gave me a huge handshake and hug welcoming me to work. Luckily, my guests hadn’t arrived yet, but when they did, I got to take a picture with them after dinner, great conversation, and laughs. Kim Whitefield and I took a selfie before she and her celebrity friends went home. This is not the end of my story. I am destined for greatness. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me. My heart tells me this ain’t it for me. Thanks for your time! Godspeed.

P.S. If you care to see my old life, my IG is Billionaireisi. I loved my life, I still do. This is a minor setback for a major comeback. Never stop. Period.

Black and white selfie of a smiling man and woman.
A smiling man and woman embrace on a sidewalk in front of a building with the number 1028.
A smiling man and woman posing for a selfie at a dimly lit event.
A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a black t-shirt with the 'Whitless' logo, sitting on outdoor steps.
Three people, a woman and two men, smiling for a photo at an event.
A close-up portrait of Adrion, a bald man with a warm smile, wearing a black shirt.
A close-up selfie of Adrion and Tyra Banks smiling together.
A man in a black t-shirt with a 'With Me' glasses logo points upward outdoors.
A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a purple Polo Ralph Lauren t-shirt, sitting in a car.
A man in a black t-shirt and sunglasses posing with peace signs in front of a City Gala backdrop.
A smiling man with sunglasses on his head and a woman with long braids posing for a selfie.
A man wearing a yellow hard hat and red safety harness, with a white trailer in the background.
Two men smiling for a selfie; one makes a peace sign.

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