New York Lost a Legend March 3rd, 2020, when Dirt James passed away due to a heart attack. James Cedric Hayden was born on January 9th, 1971, in East Harlem, New York. Dirtbike James was a legend in the Bike World, but Growing up in Harlem in The 80s, The money was the motive to most hustlers. 

At 23, the young biker sentenced to 48 years in federal prison for drug charges. The FBI tried their hardest to convince James to cooperate so he can receive a lighter sentence. However, James stood by his morals. He genuinely believed in “DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR.”   

Thanks to former President Barack Obama, James was able to come home earlier. Obama signed the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 into law that dramatically reduced a 100-to-1 sentencing disparity between powder and cracks cocaine, which disproportionately affected minorities. His administration also advocated for, and the U.S. Sentencing Commission approved the retroactive application of these sentencing guidelines, which became active.

The new law allowed Dirtbike James to return home on time served after completing 19 years and keeping his honorable code.

While James was away, a childhood friend would tell him stories of a bike club Go Hard Boys, and he would also share his vision with James, an idea to gather the best riders and supporters to make the GHB family. Celebrities such as Fetty Wap, Kirk Frost, and Ronnie Faisst are also members and significant supporters of the bike organization. GHB involved in the community heavily. For the past eight years, GHB has also hosted turkey giveaway drives for the less fortunate sponsored by Jim Jones, Fetty Wap, and Saucey Extracts. Dirtbike James would soon be known internationally as “The General” of Go hard Boys.

James’s legacy is carried on by his only daughter Jasmine Jones. Jasmine received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Barry University, a major she pursued inspired by her father’s love for sports. Years later, Jasmine would open up her own Sports and Entertainment firm where she worked closely with the NBA, NFL, WNBA, Showtime Sports, and much more!