After 18 Years Incarcerated, Author and Entrepreneur Launches Youth Initiative Through Book and Brand

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Brandon D. Cox, an Omaha native currently incarcerated in Minnesota, has turned an 18-year sentence into a movement rooted in purpose, resilience, and impact. Cox recently released Hustle Reimagined: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Beating the Odds, a 5-star rated memoir that shares how he founded the streetwear brand Crookd Crown Clothier from behind bars.

Cox is now raising $10,000 through Kickstarter and GoFundMe to support a national youth empowerment campaign. The initiative will provide books, streetwear, and mentorship to under-resourced communities across the U.S.

"This isn't just about clothes or a book," Cox said. "It's about showing the next generation that pain doesn't have to define your purpose-and that freedom starts from within."

Partnerships and Community Impact

In early 2024, Crookd Crown Clothier partnered with the NFL Alumni Gala, donating 20% of event proceeds to youth-focused charities. The brand also runs weekly T-shirt giveaways through TikTok (@crookdcrown_official), spreading messages of motivation and belonging to underserved communities.

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Looking ahead, Cox hopes to establish a partnership with Shopify and commit 50% of Crookd Crown and book proceeds toward scholarships, apparel donations, and mental health programs for at-risk youth.

About the Book: Hustle Reimagined

Now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Hustle Reimagined offers a candid, motivational blueprint for building purpose through adversity. With a blend of memoir and mindset, the book explores entrepreneurship, incarceration, fatherhood, and legacy.

"Raw, relatable, and incredibly inspiring. A must-read for anyone who's ever felt counted out." - Amazon Reviewer

"Cox presents the content in an accessible manner for a wide range of readers. Highly recommended." - ReadersFavorite.com

Youth-Focused Fundraising Goals

Cox's current fundraising efforts aim to:

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Distribute 500+ books to schools, youth centers, and juvenile facilities

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Provide Crookd Crown apparel to underserved teens

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Promote mental health, entrepreneurship, and literacy

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Launch a Shopify-powered platform with a 50% giveback model

About Brandon D. Cox

Brandon D. Cox is a father of five, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Crookd Crown Clothier and the author of Hustle Reimagined. Through fashion, literature, and community impact, Cox is on a mission to redefine royalty and uplift those affected by incarceration and systemic injustice.
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