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Part 5: Go Yayo on Trouble Staying Out of Prison: My Friends Still Depend on Me to Save Us
Part 3: Go Yayo on Getting Caught w/ 1,000 Cigarettes in Jail, Spent Over a Year on 24-Hr Lockdown
Part 1: Go Yayo on Recording Himself Smoking a Blunt During Police Chase, Catching Fed Case
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Go Yayo opened up about his time in federal prison, highlighting the racial tensions and rigid social structures he encountered. Known for his status as a professional rapper, Go Yayo revealed mixed reactions from fellow inmates ranging from admiration to resentment. During his prison stint, he navigated a complicated racial landscape, observing that federal prisons often segregate individuals primarily by race, especially affecting Black inmates. His experiences included witnessing race-related conflicts and understanding the necessity of affiliating with fellow Black inmates for protection, regardless of gang identity. Go Yayo also recounted a specific altercation involving a Sureño gang member, triggered by a minor cultural misunderstanding rooted in the rapper's Southern manners. A casual pat on the back, meant as a polite gesture, was seen as a provocation, underscoring the strict, unwritten prison etiquette and the complex interactions between inmates of different backgrounds.
