Episode Details

Former drug trafficker Justin Campos reveals how he built a multi-million-dollar marijuana operation by shipping large quantities of weed from California to Texas through USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

In this episode, Justin explains how he entered the marijuana business, found suppliers connected to California’s Emerald Triangle, operated a medical weed delivery service in Los Angeles, and moved thousands of pounds across state lines.

He also breaks down how his custom jewelry business connected him with rappers and music-industry figures, including 50 Cent, Young Buck, G-Unit, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, and Tech N9ne. Justin describes accepting gold, diamonds, Rolexes, and custom jewelry as payment while trying to turn illegal drug money into legitimate income.

The operation eventually attracted law-enforcement attention after suspicious bank deposits, intercepted cash shipments, surveillance, and text messages connected Justin to his Texas distributors. Authorities seized hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Justin ultimately received a seven-year prison sentence for money laundering.

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00:00 Intro: Mailing Pounds, Jewelry for Rappers

03:29 Black Market vs. Legal Weed Era

12:11 Starting a Dispensary in LA

19:52 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims

21:34 Wholesale, Suppliers, and Hustling Connections

30:34 Mailing Weed: Tricks, Risks & Methods

40:06 This Episode Is Sponsored By Ultra Pouches

41:37 Cash, Jewelry Payments and Laundering

47:02 Building the Jewelry Business, Rap Industry Links

56:39 Custom Chains for Rappers—Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross, G-Unit

01:03:15 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cloaked

01:05:13 Music Industry, Payola, and Street Ties

01:15:09 Transition: Leaving Texas for LA Weed Industry

01:25:51 New Life in LA: Oregon Connections & Retail Delivery

01:34:10 Mailing Weed Refined: Security, Routes, and Bank Drops

01:44:31 Money Laundering and Mistakes That Led to Downfall

01:55:13 How the Case Broke: Banks, Surveillance, & Investigation

02:03:00 Arrest, Indictment, and the Reality of Prison Time

02:16:00 Charges, Sentencing, & Legal Battles

02:23:36 Life After Prison & Final Thoughts

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