03 Greedo Says He's Free From Jail, But Not Out Yet

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The Watts, Los Angeles rapper updated fans with a heartfelt statement on Instagram.

03 Greedo just released a statement explaining that, even though he's out of jail, he's not quite free yet. While authorities granted him parole and announced his release earlier this year, it seems that there's still some ground to cover. Moreover, the L.A. MC made an Instagram post explaining the ordeal.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Rapper 03 Greedo attends the Trap House Clothing & Laced South Bay Presents TRAP ALL STAR FEST at The Belasco Theater on February 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

"Yes, I am free from prison but I am still not completely out," he wrote. "For anyone confused I am in a halfway house for up to 6 months with a five minute phone call a week."

Although officials locked him up in 2018 after a 2016 arrest, don't think that he hasn't kept busy. In fact, just when his parole was announced, he released the Free 03 mixtape to fans' surprise. Additionally, the 15-track project featured appearances from Drakeo The Ruler, OhGeesy, KenTheMan, and the BlueBucksClan. Also, it was entirely produced by Mike Free.

"Where I am I just want to see my daughter and record music," he continued. "I wish I could have released alot more music while I was away. So, I have this chip on my shoulder to just go record n drop at least 12 tapes before my major album and I honestly just don't want to talk to alot of people yet. I got a lot I want to clear in my head first."

Moreover, the 35-year-old's relationships in the industry were strong and will last for all time. When his friend Drakeo The Ruler passed last year, Greedo made a tribute post to his "evil twin." Later on in his recent statement, he talks about his mindset following his ordeal.

"So, if I'm not recording with you or laying with you, I'm not inna rush to talk after damn near 5 years," he wrote. "Just being honest! Salute to the GeeHive and all my supporters, I love you. Thank u for keeping me alive while I was incarcerated.
Yours Truly, Cheeto."

Still, what do you think of 03 Greedo's statement about not being quite free from jail time just yet? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest updates on 03 Greedo and his jail time.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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