Prison Song: MCs Who've Released Albums From Jail

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"Still I Rise" - “Still I Rise” was the title and one of the singles from the Outlawz's official debut with Tupac on Death Row Records. The album was released after Pac’s murder and featured Makaveli depicting the trials of a Black male born into hopelessness but determined to make it out despite the odds. Pac was kicking realness with rhymes like, "Not to disrespect my peoples but my poppa was a loser/Only plan he had for momma was to f--k her and abuse her/Even as a little seed, I could see his plan for me/Stranded on welfare, another broken family."(Photo: Steve Eichner/Getty Images)
C-Murder - In 2005, C-Murder released Truest S**t I Ever Said with the help of his lawyer and and a hand held recorder, while facing a slew of charges. Now serving a life sentence for murder, Master P's lil' brother has released three more albums since his conviction.(Photo: Courtesy Baton Rouge Police Department)
Slick Rick - Celebrated for his unique style and storytelling abilities, Slick Rick was born in London but moved to the BX when he was 12. Though he's only released four albums, his impact has been vast. (Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
Capone of Capone-N-Noreaga - Capone was in jail by the time The War Report hit stores back in 1997. The LP is widely regarded as a cult classic and paved the way for 'Pone and Nore's successful solo careers.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)Project Pat - Project Pat was unable to properly promote his platinum-selling Mister Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin due to legal trouble back in 2001. His follow-up set, Layin’ da Smack Down was released while he was already in jail.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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C-Murder - In 2005, C-Murder released Truest S**t I Ever Said with the help of his lawyer and and a hand held recorder, while facing a slew of charges. Now serving a life sentence for murder, Master P's lil' brother has released three more albums since his conviction.(Photo: Courtesy Baton Rouge Police Department)

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