Praise for Black Mafia Queen
“Tonesa’s life is a cautionary tale with an inspirational ending. Her goal is to help transform the lives of other women. This book is the tool to make it happen.” —Judge Greg Mathis, Executive Producer of The First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story
“As the queen of BMF, Tonesa Welch has a story to tell. Behind every hustler is a woman with a master plan. Tonesa is a survivor, a natural-born hustler who has lived nine lives. Her story is dynamic and dangerous–heartbreaking and complicated. She is a force in a man’s world.” —Nia Long, NAACP Award-winning actress (Boyz n the Hood, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Love Jones, Empire)
“Black Mafia Queen is a page-turner from beginning to end—captivating and vivid, it made me feel like I was part of the story. A must-read, it’s emotionally moving and offers a powerful journey of resilience, truth, and a firsthand look into the world of the Black Mafia Family, told by those who lived it.” —Dr. Rita Ali, author of Triple Jeopardy: Three Strikes but Not Out and Executive Director of We 2 Matter
“As fierce as it is vulnerable, Black Mafia Queen reads like a film unfolding in real life—fast cars, high fashion, power, pain, and, ultimately, rebirth. Dr. Tonesa Welch takes readers behind the headlines and into the soul of a woman who built an empire, lost it all, and found her true crown in the process.” —Michael Politz, Founder and Publisher of Food & Beverage Magazine
“Black Mafia Queen delivers a courageous, must-read testament to human resilience, proving that any life can be stripped bare and rebuilt into something magnificent. More than a story; it’s the testimony of a woman who found herself and is now fiercely fighting for those who still don’t have a voice.” —Brian Banks, J.D., PhD, Educator, legislator, and community activist
“Black Mafia Queen is more than an entertaining true-crime tale; it is an intimate look into the psychological drivers of human behavior and how transformation heals and bears new fruit for all. Tonesa’s story serves as a powerful and inspiring narrative and reminder about the transformative power of self-reflection, accountability, and the search for authentic purpose.” —Dr. Toby Watson, Psychologist & Forensic Expert, media producer and personality
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