In this deeply personal installment of the @illmaticpodcast host Louis L. Reed is joined by his son, Kaison "Big Gucci K", a CT hip-hop artist, and co-host Lilie Ennis, to explore the significant impact of his 14-year incarceration. Louis and Kaison get into the emotional and psychological effects of this extended separation, examining the complexities of their relationship, the challenges Louis's daughters have faced, and the struggles of a 'stepdad' living in the shadow of Louis's legacy.
Additionally, the episode sheds light on Lilie's path to reconciliation with her father. At 40, Lilie confronts and begins to understand the issues that have plagued their relationship since she was four years old. This episode offers a candid look at the dynamics of family relationships altered by absence and the journey toward understanding and healing.
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Donta Ruger (exonerated from a Life + 32-year sentence) and Reginald Smaller (violated parole after not reporting because he was in a coma) share their experiences of being impacted by a corrupt justice system.