Jail Bae
Jodie Meeks gained global recognition in 2014 after his arrest photo went viral on the internet. Court documents reveal that Meeks was found guilty of federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft.
After being released from prison in 2016, Meeks appeared in a documentary about his life and began collaborating with well-known figures such as Tommy Hilfiger, as well as walking the runway at New York Fashion Week. Today, he is reportedly worth $5 million, demonstrating the ability of internet fame to create new opportunities and launch careers.
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