The Story of
G Man: Greg Marshall
Built in Compton.
Sharpened in prison.
Freed by the written word.
G Man: The Life That Shaped the Legend
Greg “G Man” Marshall’s story is the kind legends are made of - raw, unfiltered, and forged in the unforgiving streets of Compton and South Central Los Angeles. From his earliest days running with the street element to surviving the chaos of prison life, G Man lived a life few could imagine - and even fewer survive.
A notorious figure in the streets, he carved out a name for himself in a world where violence and power defined the rules. Inside California’s prison system, he witnessed and endured some of the most harrowing chapters of human behavior—facing down enemies, living by a code, and even standing trial for his life. The death penalty loomed over him - but somehow, through grit, luck, and sheer force of will, he walked free.
What followed was no fairytale. The hustle continued. So did the madness. Greg lived fast, made money, danced with danger, and committed crimes that read like action movie scripts - until it all came crashing down. Shot five times at point-blank range and left for dead, his survival was nothing short of a miracle.
But the real story begins there.
In the aftermath of near-death, G Man found clarity in chaos. He taught himself to write. To reflect. To tell the story nobody else could. His life became a canvas - and from it emerged a voice that is raw, reflective, and uniquely his own.
This gallery is a tribute to that voice. From early works dating back to 2007 to new pieces that capture his evolution, this is the visual story of G Man: The Education of a Criminal - a saga of danger, survival, hustle, and rebirth.