From a life sentence to a life of purpose — legendary Sacramento rapper X-Raided joins host Antoine Rivers on The Conviction Fiction Podcast to talk about transformation, truth, and the power of expression.

At just 17, X-Raided was sentenced to 31 years to life after prosecutors used his lyrics and album art as evidence — a practice now outlawed under California’s AB 2799. After serving over 26 years, he emerged not just as an artist, but as an advocate for restorative justice and youth empowerment.

In this powerful conversation, X-Raided opens up about:

• • The lessons learned behind the walls that shaped his rebirth.
  • The mentorship of Lyle and Erik Menendez and the unexpected brotherhood that helped him heal.
  • His partnership with Tech N9ne and the creative evolution that led to his new album A Prophecy in Purgatory.
  • His mission to uplift young people through the Augmented Forensic Youth Program (AFYP) and create pathways away from recidivism.

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• This isn’t just an interview — it’s a masterclass in resilience, redemption, and reclaiming your narrative.

  🎧 Listen to “A Prophecy in Purgatory: The Redemption of X-Raided” now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and wherever you stream.

  
  

  🎵 Stream or download X-Raided’s new album A Prophecy in Purgatory — out now via Strange Music — wherever you get your music!