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.