Things have drastically changed over the past four years for Christopher “Big Nutt” Donaldson. Formerly a Florida/Georgia concert promoter and record label owner (at left, before his 2005 indictment), Big Nutt is now serving a 40 year sentence in a Federal prison in for conspiring to distribute crack cocaine (at right, with his sons). In his own (unedited) words, here is his story: For Prison Diary submissions contact RapCoalition@aol.com
Prelude: In September 2005, the United States Grand Jury indicted Christopher “Big Nutt” Donaldson on a 7 count indictment (only 3 charged to him) which included Conspiracy; Cocaine Distribution and Crack Distribution. The Federal Government without any actual evidence or proven drug history, in a sense, forced Nutt to take a plea agreement instead of going to trial and getting 40 years in federal prison. The Grand Jury indictment was handed down based off of hearsay from snitches and cooperating agreements by his co-defendants. The offered to drop the other charges and plea out to a crack distribution charge. What sensible choice did he have? The former concert promoter and current Founder and CEO of the highly anticipated 424 International Inc. movement was convicted and sent to federal prison off of HEARSAY and NO EVIDENCE! This is what the game has come to. I am C. Donaldson but everyone calls me BIG NUTT, (childhood friends call me P-Nutt, LOL). I am Founder and CEO of 424 International Inc. headquartered in Atlanta, GA. I’ve been in the Feds almost 4 years in Jesup, GA. I was charged and convicted on Distribution of Crack Cocaine. I originally was sentenced to 87 months (7 years 3 months) but within the first year of being down, I found a mistake in my case made at sentencing. If I never would have found it, the Courts would not have straightened it on its own, believe that. The Judge sentenced me to the wrong base offense level. The difference between the wrong level and the correct level was 2 years. I hired an attorney to handle this matter. The Courts determined I was right. It cost me 3 Gs to get 9 months off my sentence instead of the 2 years. Due to the fact that I wasn’t a cooperating source, I received “no extra love” or time off. Nevertheless, my sentence was reduce from 87 months to 78 months. That’s a big difference when you are behind that barb wire. I wanna encourage all of my men and women in the system to never give up in the fight with your case. Study and take a detailed look at your case. 9 times out of 10 there is a mistake (loophole) that was made that can provide possible relief for you. Trust me on that! Anyway, prior to prison I was a concert promoter. I’ve held shows and concerts and other type of events in different cities and states to where I would pay anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000 for acts like Lil Wayne, TI, Young Jeezy, T Pain, Young Buck, JT Money, Trina, Trick Daddy, Field Mob, Bun B, 8 Ball and MJG, Gucci Mane, Youngbloodz, Purple Ribbon All Stars, Jackie O, Ying Yang Twins, Mike Jones, Webbie, D4L, BG, Uncle Luke, Juvenile, Dem Franchize Boyz, Baby (Birdman) and many more... along with a host of car shows, comedy shows and more events.
the independent label. Young Jeezy said it best when he said, “As soon as you get your money (business) right, they hit you with Conspiracy”... THAT’S SO TRUE! After being indicted and convicted, I could no longer pursue my vision of releasing my artists at that time. Currently I have founded and spear-headed 424 International Inc. 424 means DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, and the message and purpose behind this movement is long overdue. We are out to “even the scales” as I like to call it and eventually overtake them. I was cut from a cloth of being a Real and Stand Up Individual when faced with any and every situation that presented itself to me. This would include when I became indicted by the Feds and faced several years in prison. I stood tall like any real person suppose to and accepted my responsibility without snitching and bringing down someone else. Throughout my bid I have become aware of just how out-numbered “Stand Up” individuals are. The snitching is out of hand and I am fearful that the next generation will believe and feel that it’s okay. Well it’s not and that’s what 424 is all about. We are 1 way and 1 way only “Real/Standup”! We salute and pay homage to all the Real/Trill men and women out there. It’s my vision to take back and spread this movement one city, one hood, one block, and one state at a time. Through the many Divisions and Ventures of 424 International Inc., “WE WILL EVEN THE SCALES”...424 is not designed as a new trend or fad. It’s a Way of Life, A Belief, A MOVEMENT. We eat, sleep, breathe, and live this shit to the fullest. Keep your eyes and ears open... WE COMIN’!!!! I must take this opportunity to show love and pay homage to a few people. To my people, you know who you are and where you stand with me - much luv to you! Free Larry Hoover, much love and respect to my 424 Spanish Community, Yella Boi (L.T.), General @ STREETREPORT (I respect your mind homie), LadyBug (keep your head held HIGH...I got you), and to all my “REAL” men and women in the Federal and State Prison System, I salute you --- Get at me! Oh and a Major Huge FUCK YOU to those “Snitchin Hot Muthafuckars”, Make sure you Get At Me!!!! Realtalk! Gotta give a 424 shout out to the realest/baddest bitch in the game (no disrespect intended) Wendy Day of Rap Coalition. We see and share in your vision with Rap Coalition. You provide info and knowledge on how we can empower ourselves in this industry and take control of our own destiny. I love and salute you for that. MUCH LUV TO YOU, keep doing what you do! As the oldest but truest saying goes “Real Recognize Real”! I am due back to the world in late 2009! If you wanna be part of this movement or request more info or have a 424 story, get at me @
On top of promoting concerts and shows for adults, I would hold bi-weekly High School Bashes and would have hundreds of kids come out and enjoy themselves in a saf e environment. I have much love and respect for the Soulja Boys, Lil Wils, GS Boyz and other young stars gettin to the money. They are the next generation and I support them fully.
Christopher Donaldson 87951-020 Federal Prison Camp 2650 Highway 301 South Jesup, GA 31599
At the time I was busy being a promoter, I was also building my team of artists to release to the industry with the first artist to be released name Poysin (pronounced Poison) out of Tallahassee, Florida. I ran the promoting venture hand in hand with
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