I Was Jailed For Attempted Murder At 18 | Minutes With |

In this episode of Minutes with we talk to Kieran Proverbs-Brown, who became a gang member at 14, and was in prison at 18 for attempted murder. When he got out at 30, he made a firm decision to turn his life around.
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[@TheMdog8]

What frustrates me most is this guy is very switched on, obviously intelligent, but simply through poverty he ended up a criminal. The government are talking about building *more* prisons, rather than tackle these issues at source - poverty. Its poverty to drives the vast, vast majority of crime. If this guy had been born in a more affulent area he'd have had a completely different life. Really glad he's managing to help others now though, I bet he finds it really rewarding and undoubtedly the people he helps will listen to what he says because of his lived experience.

[@Jonasv20]

I don't think that's entirely true. Gang related criminality is glorified as if it's a normal thing to do, which it isn't. You also don't necessarily go shooting people if you're doing criminal activities. People do this by choice. Poverty doesn't make you do crimes by definition. That is what the charity he works for is about, like he mentions in the video.

[@sadgemain5220]

​@@Jonasv20 if you have no money how are you going to support your family? yourself? doing illegal activities such as selling drugs is an easy way for people with essentially nothing to make quick cash. don't say they had government resources, if it isn't clear by now with the whole covid situation going on, the government doesn't give two shits about us. people born in low income environments not only are exposed to a lot of harmful criminal activity; even on an ecological scale they are exposed to harmful substances in their environment, so who is to say that the same doesn't apply in poverty creating criminals? (obviously nuances aside), being born in an environment like that can lead to extreme mental taxation, which leads to a life of illegal wrongdoings. and before you go saying "some people didn't commit crimes even though they were born in such circumstances" keep in mind committing a crime is as simple as jaywalking. everyone has committed a crime at some point, possibly without even knowing. Plus you said criminality isn't normal even though it's glorified... but the white populace almost has this infatuation with living a lifestyle that these people choose in order to survive. Sorry for the long read, I just think you're trying to ignore the truth in order to make yourself feel better, even though I don't quite know you. I'm saying this because if you look at the facts (do some research on biotoxicity, low-income statistics, really anything about people in poverty and the lives they are forced to live) I think you'll ultimately be able to agree with what I'm saying. These things are true. These people have no choice. It's "survival of the fittest." Kill or be killed. He had the choice to either starve and be broke or commit crimes in an environment where that lifestyle is normalized in order to support himself, his family, his friends, etc. *key takeaway: it's not really a choice if you're being forced to do something as a product of your environment.*

[@fazalhussain6174]

Jonas Van Dorpe Poverty is actually a direct instigator of crime. I know what you’re trying to say and loads more people share your perspective. If you take a dive into some sociological views on crime you’ll have your eyes opened into what causes crime. This guy and many others fall victim to capitalism. It’s the way this country and most the world works. He belonged to “the social underclass” most likely, where different morals were developed and generational poverty was a factor. Think about the uneven playing field in this scenario- A child born to middle class parents with middle class morals, jobs, values, etiquettes etc. This kid went to private school around kids just like him and provided with the best education. The norm was to be educated and so on. It’s rare this individual would get involved in crime or even be able to relate to those that are. Then there’s the complete opposite where a kid is born into poverty, lacks education and the norm is crime. This kid doesn’t see the world the same, his role models and heroes in the area are the cool kids ( the drug dealers and gang members who made money through crime) and this was what it was like in Moss side Manchester in the 90s. It’s almost inevitable that this person will grow up and feel somewhat comfortable with crime but obviously most won’t be attempting murder or anything as grievous as that. There’s so many more factors you can dive extremely deep into how and why poverty causes crime both directly and indirectly but I can assure you it does play a significant part.

[@Gatsu289]

@@fazalhussain6174 coorect

[@Jonasv20]

@@sadgemain5220 I get stealing for food or goods, trying to evade income tax doing off the book work to feed your family. But do you honestly think a 13 year old kid is going to provide for his family? His parents were even kept in the dark according to what he says. It's all about seeing people having the gang lifestyle, having fancy stuff and what not. So yes, it is glorified. In rap, reputation, etc. If it's all about kill or be killed, then why is it only something gangs (who supposedly have money) do to each other and their victims. Why is it not the average poor person in the streets shooting at eachother, and is it rather a minority within the group of poor people? Telling poverty is the sole cause of this is nonsense. You can argue it's the socio-economic situation that lays the foundations for this, but in the end this kind of criminal behaviour keeps these people poor as well. So why are they poor? So is it really all about the money? Do you think that if the government just handed out tons of money to gang members, that it would be invested in their future and stop them from resorting to crime? There's so much more going on here that needs to be addressed. And yes, you are a product of your environment. But an environment is much more than the abundance or absence of money. This is a societal problem that can't be entirely blamed on the people themselves, but they do have a say in it. So it is their choice. If you lose your money and end up in the streets, are you going to accept the opportunity to be rich if you shoot someone?

[@tmg_sav209]

This one was deep. Much respect to this lad and how his mindset has progressed over time

[@charlieinness5794]

ive met him he came into my school the other month he is a very sound guy

[@Exidose]

@@S4L665-OnelessthantheDevil Not really, i grew up in Manchester in an area with a lot of gangs and a lot of those people are still living in the area with the same mindset 20 years later. So yeah he changed his mindset and is doing better for himself now.

[@sunnysjwinter]

Such a strong, smart guy. Must’ve been so hard to have had those experiences, the anxiety & suspicious mentality. To make peace with that time, to walk away from that life and focus on being a positive influence to others is amazing! All the best Kieran - you can achieve anything you put your mind to ✌🏼

[@aaliyahmacintosh5794]

He’s from my area and He still sells bags of 🍁

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@@aaliyahmacintosh5794 why would you say that

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@@aaliyahmacintosh5794 why you hottin the brudda up for you snitch

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@@aaliyahmacintosh5794 not no more he dont 😂he gonna give u spice for ur next pack

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@@aaliyahmacintosh5794 people still sell bags?

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[@Tricky181]

Just like the mean streets off hull eh

[@RJ-gl5xy]

@@Tricky181 Hull’s alright mate got it’s good and bad places like everywhere else

[@Tricky181]

@@RJ-gl5xy what’s bad about it? Hull don’t have gun crime like manny London Nottingham etc

[@RJ-gl5xy]

@@Tricky181 Just because it doesn’t have gun crime it doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it’s bad places, fucking all sorts happens here mate Hull’s not exactly known for being nice is it haha

[@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL]

Congratulations Kieran your Podcasts are some of the most viewed on my channel cheers

[@cameron_j40]

no one asked mate

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@@IsolationJD alright harry calm down

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[@westy3783]

Stop beggin it Shaun

[@mrgc888]

Very powerful message from this young man. It's great to see him turn his life of crime around and I wish him all the best.

[@paulsutherland8397]

Great testimony needed in these troublesome times . Each one teach one and society begins to heal. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@asokt4931]

Thank you for sharing your story, and adding your voice to a much needed conversation.

[@shayparatene3957]

I feel him when he talked about feeling older than he was. You grow up so quick and go through so much you feel like you've lived a lot more than your age.

[@teapea85]

I have so much respect for this man. So honest with those deep feelings

[@-manthas373]

I’m proud of you you turned around and now helping others love the story and inspiration

[@ludmillamoindrot-zilliox2522]

I am so grateful that he was able to change the course of his life and find peace in raising awarness to younger generations. The part where he mentionned how police officers just saw them as perpetuators when in fact they are victims stuck with me.

[@ivyvulaj8804]

That happens a lot a police just hear a surname and that’s it ,all they can say is :there are gangs ,or foreign ,or terrorists I don’t think they go deep enough to understand the why?

[@makemoney3282]

Wow, this guy’s really speaking from the heart!! Keeping it 100, you can tell. Real humble guy, respect to him and all the best! 👍🏽

[@keano7165]

Glad to see you came good in the end. Your a good man. Thanks for your story.

[@CB-gr5qr]

Love these videos, these peoples stories need to be heard to help the younger generation. My generation and the generations below me need to hear this because if they don’t then these things and gang culture will never change. Very happy that he has made something of himself and is helping people in a similar situation to him 😌

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This is my FAVORITE one; THANK YOU

[@dellboy2770]

Respect for sharing and helping others 👍🏻

[@irh1738]

Perfect deep content as I lay down for the night to reminisce and contemplate 🤔. Respect.

[@Chubbs]

big love to this man

[@denisp.2308]

Thank you so much and wish you all the best, Kieran

[@jasonsealy]

Great work going through so much and turning your life around 👏good luck for the future 👍

[@LondonTom007]

Such a pure real life outlook on how life really is and once you make mistakes as a "young adult" to turn your life around and someone let you get your foot in the door to give you a chance to change your life is real! Well done for turning your life around. Hat off to you, well done, you and your family should be proud of you.

[@markcarbonaro110]

Mate you're inspiring keep doing what you're doing!

[@iveneverseenahealthyvegan.9885]

He appears to be reliving these encounters in the early years with a smile.. Well Done for your honesty..hopefully stopping others from going down the wrong path..

[@arthursavoure9357]

this interview is class this needs a longer story or a book would bang

[@DeadlyWade]

This mans story is incredible, well done on such a turn around you are an inspiration

[@THEIRISHPREDATOR]

Powerful, strong message to people don’t get caught in the crap! Work hard and thrive and always be empathetic and decent

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Such an amazing channel. Every one of your videos I've watched are inspirational.

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Great stories! Thank you.

[@blahdiblah1999]

Really appreciate your honesty, and the fact that you take responsibility for your choices, even though the environment had a role too. All the best for your work with youngsters, and for your own path in life.

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So glad I found this Chanel it’s unreal and so inspiring and also you think you go through shit and then u watched and listen to these and your shit it’s nothing compared

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Best one yet, needed!

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excellent interview so powerful

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So glad I found this Chanel it’s so inspirational, you think you go through shit and listen to these people and your shit is nothing compared

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What’s inspirational about a load of guys who can’t be normal in society🤷🏾‍♀️

[@wardybasher]

Insightful, well spoken and thought provoking. Well done for making a change and for sharing your experience. 🙏

[@scorcher165]

The part when he says he couldn't bring himself to say he loved his nan before she died, i had a similar realisation at 13 after my mum passed. That whole thing of teenagers being mopey with their parents or being embarrassed to say I love you went out the window for me, I would hug my dad and tell him I loved him every time I left the house after that for years until he passed.. even if I was upstairs and he shouted up to let me know he was off out, id stop what i was doing and come down to give him a hug because you never know when it'll be the last time.

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Yeah. Indeed

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[@souladaddy608]

It crazy because I grew up in Los Angeles. The gang capital of the world. His story is like any I heard growing up. Stay strong brother

[@JMarta]

Thank you for sharing a part of your story!

[@Aiidannnn]

So good to see stories like this, so much gang stuff these days you rarely hear about the good people who get out.

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Exceptional interview, again!

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Awesome interview

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Appreciate your story 💯

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I was raised in lower broughton and Seen some shit I'd rather forget but the people I met there were easily some of the most clinically insane - yet down to earth people I've known

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Powerful interview great to see you turned your life around 👊

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Best interview I've seen in years 🙏 he articulates his word very well that I can see the story in my head

[@jameshuggett]

Keep raising awareness to the youths, a pillar of the community.

[@darylstanley2877]

Humble Man, wishing him the very best ❤️

[@adamdidcote6729]

What a story. Just goes to show what a f****d up world out younger generation are growing up in. Fear for my kids future so much!

[@noneyourbusiness341]

tell me about it. i grew up in rough places with high crime rates and avoided getting involved in anything serious. it pisses me off today though because there’s so many kids 13-17 and young adults who come from middle-class,relatively wealthy families yet they’re all dressing like roadmen, getting involved selling drugs and thinking their badmen. why is it a race to the bottom now!?! fucking pathetic pieces of shit all of them

[@_SIRENITY_]

No different from each decade. Dick heads everywhere and always has been. More choice and opportunity in a lot of areas more then there’s ever been despite what rhetoric gets thrown around. Plenty who have grown up in tough conditions and chose not to be dickheads. Fair play to anyone who turns their life around, but I won’t be lauding them finally becoming a normal functioning member of society.

[@briton3851]

@@noneyourbusiness341 i mean tbf selling drugs can make u a lot of money,, for some of them its just about getting rich. But theyre are a lot of dickheads

[@splinter360]

Do your best to guide and educate them without being to overprotective. Droll into them the idea of being leaders and not followers. They should be alright mate.

[@simonsteven1427]

M8 you speak the truth there, good to see you use your troubles to disseminate a positive message to try & prevent the youngers making stupid moves! One Luv Bruv🤘

[@ewanbird4370]

Very good interview

[@mrmunchies8598]

It is lovley to hear these and how peoples lives have been. This has reminded me to look into my uncle who went to strangeways.

[@joshgturner2861]

Big yourself up for turning your life around and now supporting our young kings and queens growing up ❤️

[@aaronk8904]

This guy honestly speaks for himself a big fair play to him 💯

[@posterboy9798]

My lil bro 👊🏾👊🏾❤️❤️ game changer 💯💯

[@TheCratsky]

He wasn't able to tell his gran he loved her when he had the chance. You carry that memory forever. Poor guy.

[@EulerDoesMaths]

He came to my school representing St. Giles Trust and believe me it was an amazing experience to listen to his life story and how he’s redeemed himself in the current moment

[@bobhopkins2776]

Love this

[@fullywaved2859]

KP is good stuff, great interview 👏 👍

[@stoicstudent6116]

I have a parallel story of being homeless and a criminal at 14 and facing 20 years for attempted murder at 18. I'm not traumatized by it, but my biggest issue is that children are used at a higher rate than anyone will admit. It's the worst problem in the world.

[@61visuals_mxlik77]

To see kieran on ladbible is really something bro has come far

[@chelseafcrocks82]

What an honest and eloquent bloke. I hope he's doing well for himself.

[@awfan221]

Nice to see that he turned his life around. I hope he does good in society so he can make up for all the terror he caused with all the armed robberies and muggings. Anyone who has been at the receiving end of either of these knows that it can be a traumatic experience.

[@bwhiz4253]

13:07 - Im not sure if people are understanding how deep this actually is and how the effects of a gangsta persona can effect the decision you make even though they are untrue to the person you are or the person you want to be

[@phe-phepb7471]

All the best Kieran - keep your head up and keep going. I hope I meet you one day

[@riandixon6150]

Kieran came into my school a couple weeks ago great guy

[@ww3032]

Interviewer here, maryana , was great! The interviewers have been getting a lot better!

[@victoriaoghuan2721]

Awww God bless him xx

[@health.e7593]

Being in prison from 18 to 30 is so sad missing your whole 20s

[@gutz323]

I agree! They should have just took the gun off of him, slapped his bare buttocks, told him he was a naughty boy and told to not do it again. How savage of the system sending him to prison for trying to murder 2 men. Its ruined his 20's.

[@gregordrizzlewing7339]

@@gutz323 ah shut up man

[@manofculture8666]

@@gutz323 Shut up you donut lol.. no one is saying he didn't deserve the sentence. They're just saying it's mad spending your 20s in jail.

[@yalelop428]

Shit could of been worst he kind of lucky

[@yalelop428]

Still sad though

[@don3.lf3]

Respect to this young man. 🙏

[@jervicenunes998]

Big up kpb everytime changed his life

[@matthewbray1121]

I hear him about the telling the family that you love them in this life it took me tears to tell my old man I loved him and regret every day I didn’t ❤❤

[@astinllewellyn863]

I had a similar experience with gran. was meant to visit her on the weekend but I wanted to hang with my mates. she passed away Monday. check in on your family!

[@harveywalker5682]

Saw this guy on Shaun Attwood and was an inspiration- very interesting story with a good heart

[@derrickdevon3794]

Moss side in the early 90s was a active warzone

[@caymancostas4045]

Put it this way, I was born in a half decent area in London, not the best but my parents divorced when I was 10. I have a younger brother. My dad brought us up as my mum walked out. He bought a house in a good area. My school I went to had good kids from half decent backgrounds and some were very poor. We had sky as a kid, home cooked meals, and plenty of Christmas presents when many others didn't. As my dad was out working so much I wouldn't spend a lot of time with my nan and grandad. They lived on a council estate that was riddled with crime, drugs, car theft, and loads of addicts around. At school I caught onto boys that would be the class clown and those who smoked weed and they would all listen to hip hop and gangster rap. As I got to 13 I had a step mum who hated my arse and my little brother to. I would go out till stupid hours, smoking weed, selling it and doing all sorts of madness. I got beaten up many times, robbed many times but always kept a good heart. My dad wanted to move abroad to start a better life for us so we did. Over there, I was the bad boy as many people over there saw londoners as bad boys who many wanted in their side. So i made many friends, girls liked me and i loved it cos i never got that attention cos i wasnt really a bad boy in school but wanted to be apart of it. I didnt do my gcse's not cos i fail or didnt want to, you just finished school at 18 there so they didnt take place as i retuned to london at 16 from 14. I would wake up, put some Tupac on and smoke a spliff before going to college and stuff like that. One day I took my step mum's car and drove it while they were on holiday at age 16. They returned home after their holiday and friend saw me driving it. They grassed me up. I went round the house, apologised to my dad and my step mum went nuts. Attacked me and I smashed the fuck out her car. I was then arrested and almost went to prison. The judge gave me heavy bail conditions and since that day, my dad had to lie to her to see me, and it's my own fault. All the times he told me to do concentrate in school I never listened. Now I wish I did. Now in 31, I have a business, but struggle all the time financially. I have kids and always reminding them how important school can be. All the weed I smoked the trouble I got into has now stopped, BUT I just cannot shake the persona off, I'm not a bad person and would help anyone who needed it, but it doesn't matter the background poor or rich, its the influences around you, you get sucked into it your on a downward spiral believe me! The things I've seem happen, stabbings, robberies the lot and I used to think it'll make me tougher and smarter. All its done is trap me, it's hard to think outside the box, working hard is one thing but Smart is another. We had a nice house, but when your young you never understand how appreciate it. Now my kids are going to their friends houses with mortgages some are amazing, and because I was stupid I can't provide them with that same lifestyle, so my arrogant choices as a teen led to this. I am happy, never been a quitter and I work my arse off to ensure they have as much as possible. The influences around you is what you take the wrong path. We ALL need to educate the young generation of these dangers otherwise things will never change. To all those who have changed get their lives and are now successful, we'll done!! Stay safe and God bless who ever reads this!!

[@shushmane4826]

Wish you the best lad

[@woodland5325]

This was good story. Currently struggling with academics just gotta push on.

[@THErealMaz]

My Brodie ❤️🙏🏾👊🏾⭐️

[@BTLPods]

This guy is amazing. Top video

[@hassand2919]

First time I’ve ever heard of someone on I.P.P getting released by the recommended time. Met lots of guys who had 2 3 5 year I.P.P and 8 years more than what recommended still in prison even though they had been following what they had been told etc. it’s good this guy turned his life around it shows the road life is short lived with no loyalty or future.

[@GazMoore]

My tariff was 2y 6m I got my remand time bk done 18mth at forest Bank then I went to garth for my first stage I was given a sentence plan to complete before my parole which was only 9 month away wasn't gonna happen because the system was flooded with ipp🤣🤣🤣 I served 9 months 2 weeks and 2 days I feel sorry for ipp prisoners my best friend also for a 9yr on ipp when he was released his father passed away in Spain he was told he wasn't allowed to go and be with his mother for the funeral they put him bk into prison as they say he was a flight risk that was Dec 2014 it is now Jan 2022 he's still inside

[@GazMoore]

Sorry that's 9 years 2 weeks 2 days

[@Logicalx]

Can't condone what the guy has done. But, one can respect maturity and the mentality to change. I wish him the best of luck. But, I want to say. Don't be embarrassed about telling anyone how you truly feel. Tell your Mum you love her, every time you speak. Keep safe.

[@ZedJay88]

Respect my g, I think you jackd my cousins bike tho back in day!! LOL

[@jojustice646]

This guy came my school today I gotta show him love he done nothing but make us aware of what we are getting in to

[@yusufhussain1234]

Yooooo this guy came to my school to give a presentation about county lines

[@baba-ganoush]

Crushing it on SNL brotha

[@baba-ganoush]

Jokes aside 🙏👌

[@bs075]

I reached out to this guy when I had a case going on and facing time. he gave me constructive advice and took the time out to deal with me in a very positive way. top lad 👌

[@chocolatethunder5233]

Did you do what you we accused of? If so he was aiding a criminal

[@pf6875]

@@chocolatethunder5233 you've got it wrong. He was aiding him in terms of his court stuff probably

[@rc9719]

@@chocolatethunder5233 are yo a fed ?

[@chocolatethunder5233]

@@rc9719 nah, I just don't think we should glorify foreign criminals when they're good for two seconds

[@rc9719]

@@chocolatethunder5233 he’s born on British soil though if you want to say something say it with your chest and stop beating around the bush

[@grumpy-dad3701]

At 13 I was like getting called in for my tea. Or playing daily Thompson decathlon

[@honeyrose558]

Perspective is everything…

[@rocky3268]

Gooch and Doddington Were Ruthless Back in the Day 💯✌🏻

[@imani828]

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[@patrickboyle932]

This is good testimonial evidence that a lot of crime comes from young men (or kids) with nothing better to do. Glad this guy was able to escape that but we're better off a society tryig to prevent that sort of mlieau from existing in the first place.

[@owaismohammed9269]

this guy came to my school and talked us about gang activity

[@toplobster2699]

Would be nice to hear from the other side of the gang war - the Adjectives.

[@wheezyy1832]

Why am i waiting for him to spit the meanest 16 bars i have ever heard 😂😂😂