Nicholas Crayton - FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison

[@aliciavargas2392]

Ricardo is my husband n he told me to watch your documentary congratulations to you and enjoy your freedom you deserve it hopefully soon my husband will be home from kewanee as well major props to you

[@HiMyNameIsSander]

Props to him for still remembering his victim every day.

[@janetmitchell8823]

Good inspirational story, how can I share this.

[@Derivmaster5880]

This brought tears to my eyes I'm glad that this brother was released while his mother is still alive cause he looks like someone who has been rehabilitated to the highest level and great things are coming for him, LOVE from South Africa my brother.

[@xyz.8377]

This is a true blessing to see,every person that sees he’s story cannot but root for him!

[@user-rv9qx9sp1y]

It's so good to see a Brother who has been fully rehabilitated and back into society. He's definitely a leader and educated?! He's going to make a big difference in his City. Congratulations 👏.

[@danielpaschjr3547]

We need updates on how he's doing!

[@naturallydope6971]

He has a LinkedIn profile

[@xyz.8377]

I hope he knows that everyone that see and knows he’s story will be rooting for him He is a true inspiration! He should make a channel and give updates!!

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

just published a book.

[@xyz.8377]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton whats the name??!! incredible the strides you're making. I have nothing but love and admiration for you. Best regards to you and your family. 🙏

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@xyz.8377 The Redemptive Analysis

[@Abdur-Rasheed-as-Salafi_1]

I love this man like a brother bc he IS my Brother. I was locked up with him and he's the smartest, most kind and loving, most genuine and sincere person I've ever met in my life. Welcome home Brother!!!🎉❤

[@HLJlovejoy]

God bless you!

[@jessicayoung6617]

Love this I hope your life is better now 🙏🏼

[@Abdur-Rasheed-as-Salafi_1]

@@jessicayoung6617 Thank you! My life is a lot better now. I had a couple of bumps and bruises, but nothing I couldn't overcome. I'm now a student at Prairie State College taking up a course in welding. Life is great. Thank you!

[@Abdur-Rasheed-as-Salafi_1]

@@HLJlovejoy Thank you and may God bless you too!

[@ANGELSLVME]

@@Abdur-Rasheed-as-Salafi_1hey, how is he doing? Has he gotten a job, wife, car? Hope you’re doing well also

[@lisaglam7278]

Uncle and Auntie are AWESOME..... Very supportive ❤

[@darrellmccall6100]

Rarely do inmates have this emotional and economic support when coming home. It's great for him, and yes, they are awesome.

[@lauradavis4848]

This is the best documentary I've watched in quite a long time. Not sure I have ever felt so proud of a person I've never met before. But I'm bursting with pride for this man. What a lovely human he is. And what a testament to his mama as well. It's very obvious how she raised her children, even tho she worked her butt off. He made a mistake being with the wrong ppl at the wrong time, and had to pay with 24 yrs of his life. Instead of giving up, and acting a fool in prison, this man got 2 college degrees, speaks and carries himself as such a strong and intelligent man. And that's not an easy thing to do being in prison for that amount of time. I would love to hear how he's doing in Sept of 2023. I have zero doubt that he's living a very successful life. His company idea is fabulous and I'm so impressed by it. I smiled and cheered when he said he got his license and an apartment. If you're reading these comments sir, I pray you are doing amazing like I'm sure you are. I hope your anxiety has diminished for you and I pray you're living your best life.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Hello, just now looking at comments. I can assure you that I have done so much more than I thought possible. Not only am I helping people who are returning home, I am also involved with the communities. I pass out food to the homeless, go inside of the prisons to mentor, just published my third book, and actively working with multiple partners to curb the violence within our communities. Thank you for your kind words. They help.

[@lauradavis4848]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton so happy to read this!!! You continue to do great things 💗💗 thanks for updating us

[@sabrina.natalie]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton - Nicholas, I’m so happy to read your comment. I see a beautiful future in store for you. I’m so proud of you. Stay the course. Baby steps. Take it one day at a time! ❤️

[@ALLQUEEN51]

What’s your book called?

[@AfricanAsianQueen]

Nicholas , my name is Esmeralda Hopkins. I live in the San Francisco Bay area in California. I was so moved and touched by your story. I watched two of your videos. I am happy you are a free man doing all you can to better yourself. I have family members serving time in prison, one doing life. Your powerful testimony gives hope to many people. I'm praying 🙏 for you. I hope and pray you get a permanent job soon. God bless you Nicholas.

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

I'm from Chicago. I feel so connected to this man's story and the communities he's moving through on the outside. Thank you for sharing this.

[@nataliejames1110]

Good luck in your journey !This is a positive and motivational series. I think this is a great point of view. Having humanity is important. We all need to be given a chance to change and learn and grow. God bless.

[@lc6636]

This is one of the best stories I have watched. Good luck to him!!

[@ZinaReasby]

I am looking for a business team equal.

[@irenefinch7024]

His Transition Was Good! My Son Didn't Have The Family Support. When My Son Got Released He Was Placed On House Arrest & Because I Moved To A New State He Wasn't Transferable. His Living Situation Is With Old Friends I Just Keep Him In Prayer.

[@ToriDavis-n5x]

I pray he leads and not fallows May god bless his foot steps

[@notnow_stopitagain5800]

I’m praying WITH YOU.😉🌸✌🏽

[@cecechannel2]

Why didn't you move back home to be the support system your son needs?

[@BongzD-zo1dd]

He seems truly remorseful. I like his spirit and he’s so handsome ❤

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@G_Olum]

Great rehabilitation. He speaks so well 💫

[@prokastinatore]

Beautiful coverage. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS. This dude appears to me like he learned out of his mistakes. Let's give him a second chance because he deserves it! good luck for you man!

[@ginab.4605]

I’m so happy for him😊. Update please!

[@prokastinatore]

I hope this man is doing well! Maybe they can broadcast his following life once a year. I'd appreciate that!

[@jeralenebirch]

Praise The Lord! My nephew has been incarcerated for 16 years, waiting on the Lord to release him one day. In Jesus Name Amen 💕✌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@BongzD-zo1dd]

That's a completely self-centered remark. Is your nephew truly remorseful for his crime(s) like this gentleman in the video? 16 years sounds like he went in there for something very serious.

[@louisianabred616]

@@BongzD-zo1ddI totally agree. Personal Atonement is of the utmost importance.

[@nicolettelovingood9999]

This was an awesome and inspiring story. I pray he receives blessings on top of blessings. Also, a update would be great.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@ALLQUEEN51]

He has such A supportive family! His uncle Jess is such a strong Black man: he is going TO be such...A great influence For him!

[@Sew-Ronica]

Lol 28:00 hes looking at family clips online and getting caught up with whats been happening. He calls someone "old"😂😂😂

[@danielpaschjr3547]

This is a wonderful documentary and I can say that it nearly brought tears to my eyes. It also brought a big smile to my face. I'm a white guy here and I wish him the best!

[@INeedABlessingNow]

Thank you, wttw channel 11 for this documentary. I hope that things go well for Nicholas and that he remains optimistic about a better life. Best wishes to Nicholas.

[@naturallydope6971]

I admire his resilience, his tenacity and his growth!

[@FitzyS]

He’s had no free adult life!😮 that’s wild. He’s really blessed he has such a lovely family! It’s amazing he took that turn as a child. I think he’s likely to do good though now that he’s out.

[@pb7133]

Doing prison time is the easy part. Being successful after spending a significant amount of time in prison is the hard part. I know this.

[@dyoung3648]

Adjustment is a challenge...❤

[@1998Shoot]

20 years ain't easy my dude.

[@pb7133]

But the thing is, anyone can do 20 years. Not everyone can get out and be a productive member of society.

[@swannyriver75]

You have such a wonderful support system I hope it remains that way

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@seand67]

Great documentary. Prayers for the Brother's success moving forward in life

[@swonsley245]

Was experiencing a challenging day and ran upon this video! Thanks for sharing Nicholas, you don't know how your story has impacted me! You're a definitely a true asset to the world! Stay Blessed!

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@jamesmcnair2114]

I hope this brother makes it in life! He truly seems like he was a kid that simply got caught up in the wrong life style. He's an awesome man, and has everything mentally He needs to succeed. God bless brother 💪🏾

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@jighaba]

Probably the best from your channel. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing

[@City2x]

Watching this really rocked e, and I pray to God Nicholas is doing still doing excellent! This brother has beyond I pressed me. Salute to him and all the other brothers out there rebuilding their lives. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

I am doing fantastic. Working full time, mentoring in the prisons, helping with the homeless and serving our children that are in need. Thanks for the support.

[@millions2nette]

Seems like, from what he explained, that he would've done very well and avoided this long prison sentence, if he was moved to and raised in an upper echelon neighborhood, with better schools. That way, he wouldn't have had to be embarrassed about being smart in school and look up to all the wrong elements, ie thugs n criminals growing up

[@AfricanAsianQueen]

It doesn't always matter what neighborhood you come from. There are many who were brought up in well and well educated families in upscale neighborhood and they still grow up and go the wrong paths and end up in prison. You also have people who come from the ghetto grill poor and never did wrong. They stayed in school, got their college education and lived a good life. So it really depends on the individual.

[@Melanin2670]

This is one handsome & Smart brother CONGRATS HOPE U DOING GREAT🏆🤴🏽🙏🏽1 DAY AT A TIME🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽🥳🥳

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@ANGELSLVME]

All these BEAUTIFUL BLACK MEN JUST WASTING AWAY IN PRISON! I’m just praying their lives will change for the better

[@valerieduncan2397]

This was truly a BLESSING! Appreciated The Honesty!!! Stay True To Yourself! Believe and Learn How To Receive The Goodness of Life!!!

[@paprgl]

Great series. Thank you.

[@acooksla]

Amen

[@jesssmith2064]

All the best for your business brother ✨keep going. It won’t be easy, but not impossible ✨

[@Sheila-sv1ue]

I love success stories! I wish you the very best!

[@musicartlover963]

So happy 4 him Continued Blessings 🙌🏾 🙏🏾 ✨️

[@barbarawilliams1745]

Mr Crayton is an amazing person. He educated and improved himself in prison. He made the best of a bad situation. I wish him all the best.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@notnow_stopitagain5800]

@@NicholasMalakiCraytonwhat’s your company.😉🌸✌🏽 please & thank you.😉🌸✌🏽

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@notnow_stopitagain5800 The 4GOT10, LLC

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@notnow_stopitagain5800 The 4got10, LLC

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Do good thing about this guy you hold himself accountable. I respect that I respect anyone that hold themselves accountable. Could we live in a world where people are not accountable for their actions? He did the time he's gonna come out and he's 40 years old. So he has a chance to change his life may even make it rich stop his own business. He can change he can have a good life. When he comes out of jail, he has better that he didn't live a full life in jail, so he's lucky, he his life but they must want to and I think he's going to do it.

[@patriciabarton6373]

Lord, protect him, encourage him. Let him know you are with him.

[@lahlahluv8380]

May GOD continue to bless him 🙏🏽 I have a family member who been down 19 years and he’s on his way home soon as well! You remind me of him so much, he’s so humble and smart like you ❤

[@rayjohnson7886]

Great that he didn't waste time in prison he put that time to use people have to be willing to make changes and be able to admit their faults and accept and see things for what it is Chicago is a tough state and very corrupted Cook County is a hell hole Kim Foxx is very corrupted.

[@andreaboyle5273]

You are so inspiring, genuine and humble. I need to know how life is for you today 🙂

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@TheJd195555]

Great video with hope for the inmate getting back into useful and going forward with their lives. For some, a brand new life as I wish them well and the very best of success.

[@StarDust227]

What a handsome man. Hope he is doing well

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Doing great. Working, mentoring within the prisons, men and women, helping withe the homeless, just published my third book, and about to begin teaching entrepreneurship in a juvenile facility.

[@StarDust227]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton God bless u. May your days b fill with joy

[@blcunningham8953]

I hope the best in your life. May God continues to bless you!​@@NicholasMalakiCrayton

[@naturallydope6971]

​@@NicholasMalakiCraytonGod bless you.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@naturallydope6971 Thank yo so much. God is truly with us all.

[@irenefinch7024]

It's Real Out Here & Thank God You Letting Your Freedom Work For You.

[@Stayhydrated1-w9m]

Love his appreaction and gratefulness!!! blessings to you man.

[@ahopeandafuture]

I understand wanting to smother your sensibilities and even diminish your smarts I have felt that way and it just shows where you can end up when you're not able to be your true self blessings to your future life

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@L.A.-hm5yk]

He is so fine and smart.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@laneshalewis38]

Beautiful story and he’s so handsome omg yesssss ❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@triciaprospertheophile547]

Blessings to you bro. You will definitely do well. God bless you on whatever you choose to do.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@oumiiie4159]

​@@NicholasMalakiCraytonGod bless you 🙏 I truly believe in redemption

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

I am happy to know you’re doing well. I struggle every day. I’m glad to know it gets better 🙏🏽

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company. Those dark moments are only temporary. I hit many walls that I did not believe I could get out of, but here I am today. Happy and living.

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton thank you so much for sharing. I happened to click on the story and saw your response. Would love to buy your book or however, else I can support God bless you.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@MissUnderstoodasAlways It is called the Redemptive Analysis and my website is called the 4GOT10, I am also about to complete my graphic novel.

[@Sew-Ronica]

The power of real rehabilitation ❤

[@christinavaughn6273]

Great documentary. Do the crime, make the most of your time. He will do well. Thank you for remembering your victim.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@Sheila-sv1ue]

I found this website through the story on Hershey's! Neat story of how this system is changing lives!😊

[@darrellmccall6100]

The family must adjust when inmates come home. They are not the same people, and they are always rushing to make up time that was lost. I am glad this brother had a support system coming home. Many of my family members have been inside, and I can relate to being a support system. It was a learning curve, but we did it. None of them returned to prison. Congrats to Nicholas

[@Nille0212]

I am so proud of this man! He’s going to succeed in life in all he does. I would love a follow up on him to see what he’s up to now.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company. I'm on facebook.

[@Nille0212]

@@NicholasMalakiCrayton I’m not (except for my bday unless someone tells me to go on FB for a specific reason) but I will look you up! Congratulations on your accomplishments and success.

[@umuganwamarie6123]

Waaww.There is nothing like pure love, care and supports from loved ones.

[@Melanin2670]

I can tell he come from a hood famm background🙏🏽♥️

[@prokastinatore]

Beautiful! Awesome!

[@vw1649]

We are always under someone else's rule...just by living in this life. You will be okay.

[@Ldrj714]

What a sweet guy. On some point tears was rolling. 24yr jo

[@queenljay5859]

Welcome home young Man...God Bless you going forward in your life 🎉🎉😊

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@ladyindaroom]

This man wasted no time! It’s true his support system he has is phenomenal💯💯💯💯 A good majority of people who are released from prison after doing so much time, usually do not have that type of support.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@luqueedapace4441]

Wow❤ so proud of who he has become 😭

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@agnespilot9497]

God Bless🙏this Brother♥️💪💪

[@dawannaterry7364]

Good luck would like to know what your current update

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Working full time, mentoring others within the prison, feeding the homeless, just published my third book, will be teaching in the juvenile facility next month.

[@Cleo256]

This is good to hear...all the way from South Africa

[@delaciwoods8864]

Man U have an awesome support system

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@kimberlysanders1826]

God bless u king. U ARE GOING TO BE OK ONE DAY AT A TIME. BLESSING ON BLESSING

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@vsamoht2254]

I predict BIG things for this brother. I wish the best life for him, and that those around him, who are a support system, allow him autonomy.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@1st-qt9ce]

Inspirational

[@katiestar5245]

Watching this on the morning of my brothers release from Taylorville prison after 22 years. He gets out in 2 hours!!!!!! Omg

[@aframaco9491]

So so glad for him, that he didn't backslide! No moonwalking back into prison life or criminal life! What a story, what a Man!! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!

[@Freda-tk5lj]

Pls tell me there’s a part 3/3/4. ECT… I loved what I just witness

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

You're in jail for 20 something years. Whose fault is that that was your fault? You made those choices now. You can change your life. Stop making bad choices and then everybody feeling sorry for you. You could be held accountable for your actions. And live a productive life. Your choice you can do that or go back to jail. That's up to you.

[@blacbutaflyy2]

I enjoyed that story definitely would appreciate a follow-up on where he is now. He so blessed to have family support. Everyone unselfishly assisted with making his transition to society smooth. Wish him all the best.. 💛

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@icarrus4u]

What an inspiring story and person. 🌟

[@geraldlynn8346]

Amazing story.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

I mustn't make this guy so lucky. Because he has a good support background for him. His guy's family that's well off who worked hard and they own their own business and they bought him computers when he came out of jail, he's lucky some men when they come out of jail they have nothing to come back to and they end app going back to jail he's lucky this guy's a chance, don't mess with that chance, my friend. He has a great chance because he has a good support group around him.

[@acooksla]

What a beautiful man, best of,luck

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@kennedyreid2504]

VEry good blessings bro! (Happy your mom lived to see you out!)

[@valritz3100]

Good. Luck

[@brendavandepool6505]

What a testimony and i truly believe he will be successful at whatever he does. Good bless him and his amazing family who is there supporting him. ❤

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@JermaineHarris-kp8jv]

3:37

[@pris_pris]

Wow wow wow 🎉🎉🎉😭😭😭❤️

[@hughjassol2072]

This dude reminds me of that black guy on Shark Tank.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

That's hilarious, thanks for the compliment.

[@swannyriver75]

Damion he does a little 😊

[@louiseottley4995]

​@@NicholasMalakiCraytonAll the best in the future take one step at a time rome wasn't built in a day trust God and everything will work out.

[@Regal_Queen]

​@@NicholasMalakiCrayton I pray you are well. You are an outstanding success story

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

@@Regal_Queen Thank you. Doing great, published author and started my own company.

[@savannaht6550]

Beautiful family. God bless you Nicholas!

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@donseiler1307]

Great story.

[@valeriefullilove5198]

Update, hows he doing?

[@naturallydope6971]

He has a KZbin channel and his comment is somewhere within these comments also one else's comment you just probably have to search for all comments LOL I'm sorry and he also has a LinkedIn profile

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@ClaudetteAdams-w5s]

Am so proud of you man am praying your doing well today ❤❤

[@JermaineHarris-kp8jv]

11:36

[@zacharyminton73]

God bless him. He will go far. What a touching story of success through diligence and humility!

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@patriciamckenna6099]

Would love to know how he is doing? Greetings from Ireland ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@andrilalewis7995]

Its going to be rough for this gentleman lets keep it real. I think he will do ok, he seems humble and very smart. May god bless him, keep him safe, and assure him he will be able to get back in society.

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.

[@ladyc7989]

Excellent, he had such a good attitude 🌹

[@VivecaLee]

He has a very humble kind heart, I pray he becomes a success !! He’s a handsome smart man I wish him the very best life!!🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thank you. I'm doing great, published my book The redemptive analysis, and started my company.