Brake Check Podcast #2: Drakeo The Ruler

Drakeo The Ruler is an incredibly influential rapper from Los Angeles, who has changed the sound of west coast hip-hop with his unique style of music.

In March of 2018, he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. He faced life in prison. Although he was acquitted of his murder and attempted murder charges; the Los Angeles District attorney refiled Charges of criminal gang conspiracy. Drakeo had been serving years of solitary confinement in Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail when suddenly the DA offered him a plea deal for the time he had served. He was released from jail on November 4th, 2020. This is one of the first interviews he did after being freed from incarceration.