“They Tried to Bury Me”: King Yella on Street Life, Survival & Growth | DSH #1631

King Yella sits down for one of his rawest interviews ever — addressing snitch allegations, breaking down how the streets really work, and opening up about fatherhood, federal prison, Chicago trauma, survival, and real growth. From being shot at by police, to navigating hardcore prison politics, to raising 10 kids and leaving Chicago behind, King Yella breaks down the entire truth behind his life choices, close calls, and evolution. ⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🔫 Why conversations with police get mislabeled as “snitching” 🧠 How street logic vs. real life logic actually works 👶 How having kids changed his entire perspective 🚫 Why he avoids Chicago for safety and family reasons 🏚️ The realities of poverty, survival, and early street choices 🚔 Inside federal prison politics & how different groups move ⚖️ What really happens when the feds want to convict you 🔥 Why media platforms use street beef for views 🧿 How spirituality and intuition helped him survive 💬 Why growth matters more than street validation CHAPTERS: 00:00 - “I’m Not a Snitch” Explained 01:05 - Fatherhood, Legacy & 10 Kids 02:20 - Growing Up Broke & Street Survival 03:40 - Why People Turn to Drugs 04:55 - State vs Federal Prison 06:10 - Victorville USP: Politics & Race Cars 07:30 - The Black Hand & DC Car 08:45 - Leaving Chicago for Safety & Growth 09:55 - Cops, Racism & His Federal Case 11:05 - Adam22, Charleston White & Media Drama 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: King Yella — https://www.instagram.com/kingyella/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/ds 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 KEYWORDS King Yella interview, King Yella snitch allegations, Chicago drill culture, federal prison story, prison politics explained, Charleston White interview, Adam22 controversy, street life survival, Chicago gangs, DSH podcast, King Yella kids, King Yella prison, King Yella story, trauma surviva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices