03 Greedo Obtains GED While Behind Bars

BY Erika Marie 2.4K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Unique Nicole/Getty Images
03 Greedo
He shared photos of his big day on IG.

03 Greedo is making the most of his time behind bars. The 32-year-old rapper has been incarcerated since the summer of 2018, and not wanting to waste away his life as he sits in jail, Greedo has recently received his GED. He shared photos from his graduation day with his Instagram followers and wrote, "Grad pics shout out to my father in law for coming through 👨🏾‍🎓 Thanks wife 💍 A n*gga just gained a lil weight a n*gga eating good that’s why."

Just two months before he was to begin his prison sentence, Greedo shared with Billboard that he wasn't afraid of being locked up. He explained that he grew up homeless and has been in and out of jail multiple times, so he viewed the experience as "free room and board." He also said that instead of focusing on his defeats, he's concentrating on becoming the best rapper of this generation.

"Let’s talk about the things that I do that people praise me for, not my downfalls," Greedo said. "I want to focus on the 30 albums I’m going to drop. I can’t go anywhere, get off any plane, and not get noticed. I’m the biggest thing of this generation. I’m the Culture God. I’m the thing that’s changing the world. That’s what people need to focus on about me."

Greedo was sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug trafficking and firearm possession charges. However, he could be released in as little as five years with good behavior. The rapper has stated that even if he was to serve out his entire bid, he has a 3,000 song rollout in place to keep his career moving. He recently released his DJ Mustard-produced Still Summer in the Projects album featuring YG, Shoreline Mafia, and Trilliano.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.