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!

Freedom doesn’t start the day you walk out of prison — it starts the day you learn how to live differently.

In this powerful solo episode, host Antoine Rivers breaks down five hidden traps that quietly destroy successful reintegration for the formerly incarcerated — and how to overcome them before they cost you your future.

From losing structure to revisiting toxic environments, from pride to unhealed trauma, Antoine unpacks the real-life lessons he’s learned walking the path from conviction to transformation. This isn’t theory — it’s survival wisdom turned into a roadmap for lasting change.

If you or someone you love is rebuilding life after incarceration, this episode will help you see freedom for what it really is: a daily choice, not a one-time event.

👉 In this episode:

• • The truth about freedom and discipline
  • Why some “support systems” secretly sabotage your growth
  • How pride and unrealistic expectations can derail progress
  • The mindset shifts needed to stay free — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

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  🎙️ “Freedom isn’t about walking out of a cell — it’s about learning how to live outside of it.”

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Coming home isn’t the end of the sentence — it’s the beginning of the story.

In this heartfelt solo episode, host Antoine Rivers dives into what happens after the celebration, when the real work of reentry begins. Drawing from personal experience, community insights, and the voices of those who’ve walked both sides of the gate, Antoine breaks down five essential ways loved ones can support returning citizens without enabling, overwhelming, or losing themselves in the process.

This episode explores:

• • Why space and grace are the foundation of reentry success
  • How families can rebuild trust without walking on eggshells
  • The fine line between helping and saving
  • Why healing — for both sides — is more important than hustling
  • And how to celebrate progress over perfection

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  Reentry isn’t just one person’s journey — it’s a family transformation. If someone you love is coming home, this episode will give you the tools, perspective, and heart to walk that path with them.

  🎙️ Hosted by: Antoine Rivers
  📘 Author of The Conviction Fiction & No Turning Back: The Journey Home and the Work Within
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