Drakeo The Ruler, Less Than A Month Out Of Prison, Releases 'We Know The Truth'
On Nov. 4th, 2020, Drakeo The Ruler was released from prison after a four-year saga beset by institutional corruption and by what Drakeo viewed as a personal vendetta from Los Angeles' District Attorney, Jackie Lacey. While many in the city were celebrating the early projections suggesting Vice President Joseph Biden would be elected the 46th President, the rapper born Darrell Caldwell was cheering on progressive prosecutor George Gascón, who had just defeated Lacey in a race for Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Drakeo's case was rumored to have been watched carefully by Lacey and the Los Angeles Police Department, who, Drakeo claimed, didn't "like to see someone like me make it." The accusation is cynical, but Drakeo and his team considered the timing of his release to be more than a coincidence, given Lacey was now on her way out.
Once Gascón was declared the victor, Drakeo entered. "After one day of trial the prosecutors approached us about a time served offer. Drakeo will be home to his family in the next few hours. It is a good day for Drakeo and rap music." Drakeo departed Men's Central Jail, put on a Gucci turtleneck, and headed straight to the studio.
