The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - YFN Lucci on SQUASHING Young Thug beef, 5 years in prison & 'Already Legend'
Dec 10, 2025
YFN Lucci, the Atlanta rap artist, shares his compelling journey of overcoming a 2021 RICO indictment that nearly derailed his career. He discusses squashing his beef with Young Thug, emphasizing the importance of unity and peace after reflection during his time in prison. Lucci also recalls his musical inspirations growing up in Summerhill, the mental fortitude needed while incarcerated, and his efforts to give back to the community. He talks about the excitement of releasing his album 'Already Legend' and the emotional return to performing live.
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Growing Up In Summerhill
- YFN Lucci describes Summerhill as a neighborhood with hustlers, robbers, killers and ballplayers where everyone was trying to find a way out.
- He emphasizes that growing up there was hard but they made it through by grinding and staying focused.
First Big Break Moment
- Lucci lists Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and others as major influences and recalls performing on top of a car early in his grind.
- Seeing peers like Johnny Cinco get deals motivated him to keep grinding until he secured his own break.
Keeping Faith During 200-Year Case
- Facing a 200-year RICO indictment, Lucci says he prayed, read and developed a routine to maintain his sanity in solitary conditions.
- He shifted from asking to thanking in prayer and leaned on faith and calls with family to stay strong.