The Memoir of a Street Kid is Dazza Smith’s powerful debut—a raw tale of survival, ambition, and the fight to rise above.

Born into poverty on a London council estate, Jayceon “The Duke” Smithers learns early that respect isn’t given, it’s taken. From running with older boys to leading the Cathall Estate Gang, his journey is one of struggle, brotherhood, and the pursuit of power.

But with every step up, the cost grows higher—loyalty tested, friendships lost, and the weight of choices that could destroy everything he’s built. This is more than a story of gang life; it’s about chasing respect, wrestling with identity, and daring to reach for more when the world says you can’t.