Nigel L. Jackson
Born on September 19, 1970, Nigel Jackson grew up facing hardship and responsibility from an early age. By 13, he was breaking into cars and selling electronics to help his mother put food on the table for him and his four sisters. Leaving high school early, Nigel hustled to survive, selling everything from novelty items to, eventually, drugs.
A Life Altered by Circumstance
From Incarceration to Rodeo Drive
A Legacy of Resilience
Using street smarts and lessons from his time behind bars, Nigel built a multi-million-dollar real estate firm, Creative Investments LLC, and ventured into fashion with Devha’, a high-end women’s clothing line celebrating the modern businesswoman. His brand gained recognition on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and in New York City’s Garment District. Nigel also leveraged the hip-hop fashion week circuit to cross-promote his merchandise, attracting stars like Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, and Gucci Mane.
Despite his achievements, Nigel’s success was interrupted by a federal RICO indictment. Discover his story of ambition, risk, and resilience in the bestselling account: “The Brittany Hills Conspiracy: Papa Joe’s 177 Days on the Run.”
Blocked from the traditional job market, Nigel turned to the streets. He became a skilled drug dealer, but legal troubles led to a six-year prison sentence. After his release in 2005, Nigel began rebuilding, unknowingly stepping into a world that would connect him with a notorious gang known as “The Brittany Hills Posse.
In 1992, Nigel got a job at a Color Tile and Carpet store in Columbus, Ohio—but it lasted just eighteen days. Shortly after his firing, a co-worker was murdered during a robbery. Although Nigel was never involved, his recent termination drew police attention, forever altering the course of his life. Employment became nearly impossible, and doors continued to close.