San Diego, CA – After spending 26 years in jail for a lethal dwelling invasion, Sacramento, California, rapper X-Raided was granted parole and launched in September 2018. In accordance with a brand new report by The Blast, his launch was partially on account of a supportive letter written to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility parole board by an unlikely supply: the Menendez brothers.
The brothers, Lyle and Erik — at present serving life sentences for the 1989 homicide their mother and father — befriended the rapper and helped mentor him whereas he labored by means of his rehabilitation. In 2015, Erik was so moved by his development, that he penned a letter hoping to assist facilitate his launch.
“He has developed into a form and affected person particular person, rooted in integrity, and keen about his concepts,” Menendez wrote.”He’s optimistic, participating, and shares a perception in his future that’s contagious amongst fellow inmates.”
Although locked up he continued to document music, releasing a staggering 14 solo albums — along with a couple of EPs and collaborative initiatives — a lot to the confusion jail personnel, as prisoners aren’t purported to have recording gear.
Now a free man, X-Raided (now performing below the identify Anaraé VeShaughn) is prepping a brand new solo mission, in addition to a collaborative mission with longtime pal Brother Lynch Hung.
“I’m on a brand new journey to be a accountable grownup male who enjoys life and makes music and doesn’t need to hurt anyone,” he defined in an interview with Oakland’s KPIX 5. “So whoever supported X-Raided and that’s all you wished from me, that is the place we half. I like you, and I respect every thing you probably did for me.”
You may learn the complete letter, here.