Bloody Jay On Why He Won’t Be Working With YFN Lucci + Lil Baby Putting Lucci On Stage & Young Thug + More | Part 2 Feat Bloody Jay

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Bloody Jay explains how the feds tried to add two more years to his sentence for a probation violation while he was already incarcerated.

This episode is part two of an interview with rapper Bloody Jay on the It's Up There Podcast with Looney. Bloody Jay opens up about his recent incarceration, detailing how the federal government attempted to add two more years to his sentence for a probation violation. He discusses his experience with a RICO indictment, stating he was charged for crimes he didn't commit and with people he didn't know. A significant portion focuses on the legal restriction preventing him from working with YFN Lucci, a longtime collaborator, due to probation conditions. Bloody Jay criticizes the justice system for using rap lyrics as evidence and targeting rappers. The conversation shifts to the Atlanta music scene, where he emphasizes the need for unity among artists to maintain the South's influence. He shares insights on his new album 'A Real Testimony,' featuring Boosie Badazz, Kevin Gates, and others. Bloody Jay offers advice to young people, encouraging them to pursue various roles in music beyond rapping and highlighting the importance of financial literacy. He reflects on personal growth, spirituality, and the challenges of re-entering society after prison. The interview concludes with discussions about other artists like Lil Baby, Young Thug, and the late rapper Lil Mazi, blending personal anecdotes with broader industry commentary.

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Bloody Jay connects Lucci's stage appearance with Baby to the work of challenging a story before the internet treats it as truth.

Bloody Jay uses the question of Lucci coming out onstage with Baby as a way into a larger point about unity, reputation, and who gets to push back when an online story starts hardening into fact.

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You want music talk where Lucci joining Baby onstage opens into unity, city pride, and what the internet leaves uncontested.

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