My name is Tonta R Richardson Jr, and I am a proud Washington, DC native—born, raised, and battle-tested by a city that teaches you strength early. In 2008, I survived being shot, and by the grace of God, I’m here today as a living testimony. That experience changed my life and inspired me to rise, rebuild, and become a source of hope for others who come from where I come from.

Today, I am launching my own clothing brand: 202 OUTLAWZ. This brand is for survivors, hustlers, creatives, and anyone who had to learn strength the hard way. My mission is to create affordable streetwear for my community and, as the brand grows, provide employment opportunities to people who need a second chance—just like I did. I want 202 OUTLAWZ to be more than just clothing; I want it to be a message that you can survive the bullets, the struggle, and the setbacks, and still build something powerful.

With your support, I can purchase inventory, design equipment, custom logo production, and cover the costs of launching the brand. My goal is to create affordable, quality clothing for the community, local job opportunities, and a platform that brings pride back to DC culture. No donation is too small—everything helps. Thank you to everyone who believes in me and in what 202 OUTLAWZ stands for. If God brought me through 2008, He didn’t bring me this far to quit now. Let’s build something great together.