In this episode of ‘The Bounce Back’ podcast, host B Luke welcomes hip-hop artist Dae Heat from Dorchester, Boston. Dae Heat shares his personal experiences within the Massachusetts prison system and discusses his affiliation with 43 AD, providing insight into its name and origins.
The conversation also addresses a recent incident at Shirley Max prison, where a guard was reportedly attacked by inmates. Dae Heat offers a detailed overview of the layout and operations of maximum-security prisons, including how inmates are categorized into different sections. He critiques the point system used to assign security levels, describing it as a “joke” and a means of control.
Furthermore, Dae Heat reflects on the difficulties of maintaining integrity while navigating business dealings both inside and outside of prison. They explore the prevalence of violence in maximum-security settings and its impact on inmate behavior and respect dynamics.
Dae Heat voices his concerns about the judicial system, labeling it a “conviction system” rather than a system of justice. He highlights issues surrounding wrongful convictions and notes the lack of motivation for prosecutors to seek true justice. The discussion also covers the quality of prison food, the scarcity of healthy options, and broader problems within the American food industry. Dae Heat posits that significant change would require a complete overhaul of the government, as the existing system primarily serves those in power. He also urges inmates in maximum-security facilities to stop fighting among themselves and to identify their true adversaries—the entities profiting from their incarceration.
