The story was never supposed to end here.
From impossible odds to unexpected opportunities. Discover the journey behind HACKED.
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About James
James L. McFadden, known as Six8Jay, is an entrepreneur, former professional athlete overseas, speaker, and storyteller. His journey has taken him from Brooklyn to the basketball court to business, through major success and unexpected loss, and into a renewed purpose: sharing real, hard-earned lessons about resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to keep going.
Book James to speak- Former professional athlete (overseas)
- Entrepreneur & business builder
- Speaker & storyteller
- Author of HACKED
HACKED
The Six8Jay Story: From Rags to Riches, Hacked to Broke Again
This is the real, raw, and uncensored life story of James “Six8Jay” McFadden — a kid from Brooklyn, New York, who came from very little, faced abuse, poverty, and was told he’d amount to nothing, but refused to give up.
HACKED is more than a story about loss. It’s about resilience, faith, family, mental strength, and getting back up when life hits you the hardest.
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Through determination, faith, and a relentless drive to do more, he went on to play professional basketball overseas, act in film, build multiple successful businesses, and create a life of financial freedom through cryptocurrency.
But just when it seemed like the dream was complete, it was all HACKED away. In a matter of moments, his entire cryptocurrency portfolio was stolen, turning a season of peace and freedom into one of the most devastating challenges of his life.
It’s a powerful message of hope for anyone who has ever been knocked down, counted out, or thought it was over. Through every chapter, Six8Jay shares the lessons, the wins, the mistakes, and the mindset that kept him going — and why his purpose has always been bigger than money. It’s a story about fighting for your family, giving back, and using your journey to help and inspire others.
- The come up
- The climb
- The freedom
- The hack
- The comeback
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