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Viral hip-hop star Spanian was ensnared in a relentless cycle of crime, violence, incarceration, and addiction, heading toward self-destruction. By age twelve, he was determined to follow his family's criminal legacy, leading to years of brazen crimes, including stabbings, drug runs, and a notorious high school siege. Throughout Sydney's social housing areas of Redfern, Waterloo, and Woolloomoolloo, he gained notoriety as a flagrant criminal, armed with a boxcutter and a syringe. This lifestyle resulted in thirteen years behind bars across New South Wales, where he faced exploitation, racial divisions, and the harsh realities of prison life. Struggling with heroin addiction, he was on a path to certain death until music and reading became his lifelines. These new rituals provided a glimmer of hope. After being released from Bathurst Correctional Centre in 2017, Spanian embraced a newfound purpose, achieving viral fame and a global audience through hip-hop and his engaging social media presence. His memoir offers a powerful, unflinching glimpse into Sydney's socio-economic struggles, the criminal justice system, and the possibility of breaking free from destructive cycles to forge new dreams.