Joe and Jada Podcast: YFN Lucci on SQUASHING Young Thug Beef, 5 Years in Prison & 'Already Legend'

Date: December 9, 2025
Hosts: Fat Joe and Jadakiss
Guest: YFN Lucci

Episode Overview

This episode features rapper YFN Lucci joining Fat Joe and Jadakiss for a candid, unfiltered discussion about his journey from Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood to hip-hop fame, his five-year ordeal in prison, navigating street beefs (notably with Young Thug), seeking redemption, and returning to music with his new project, 'Already Legend.' The conversation dives deep into the struggles, lessons, and growth that come from adversity and reflects the raw, streetwise humor fans expect from these hip-hop icons.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Growing Up in Summerhill, Atlanta

[03:54–06:47]

• Lucci describes Summerhill with vivid honesty: a neighborhood where “you got your hustlers, your robbers, your killers, your ball players” all trying to find a way out.
  • Quote (G, 04:14): "Like in the other hood...we all just tryna make it out. No, that shit hard, you know, but, shit, we made it through.”
• His Jamaican heritage influenced his unique voice, giving him what Jadakiss jokingly calls the “cheat code.”
• Early musical inspirations were big names: Lil Wayne, Jeezy, and 50 Cent.
• The Atlanta environment, watching peers like Rich Homie Quan and Johnny Cinco make it, inspired his grind.

2. The Power of Representation & Seeing Success

[07:21–07:56]

• Both Joe and Lucci credit witnessing local success as a motivator: "Sometimes we got to see it to believe it." (B, 07:50)

3. Catching His Break — The Atlanta Hustle

[05:25–06:47]

• Joe recounts seeing Lucci performing atop a car outside an Atlanta club—proof of both his hustle and hunger.
• Lucci's drive to make it was stoked by seeing others from the "A" blow up, reinforcing the idea that success was attainable.

4. Prison Stories: Life Behind Bars

[09:15–13:56]

• Lucci opens up about the emotional and physical toll of doing time as a famous person:
  • “You gotta be strong. Cause that shit’ll tear your ass down just sitting in that room all day...” (G, 11:58)
  • He credits his faith, routines (reading, working out), and needing to stay strong for his family for getting him through.
• The surreal nature of high-profile inmates: Trump’s visit to the jail, and the entire facility’s reaction (G, 10:35).

5. Faith, Mental Health, and Survival

[15:49–18:56]

• Facing 200 years in prison, Lucci describes learning to pray, shifting from requests to gratitude:
  • “You ask for what you want, and then you let it go...I just thanked [God] for being alive, for being able to still provide for my family while I'm in hell.” (G, 16:13)
• Despite the stress, he held faith: “I always knew I was gonna be all right...I ain't never did no fucked up shit to nobody. I know God got me…” (G, 18:17)

6. Reflections on Age, Perspective, and Maturity

[13:38–15:19]

• Both Joe and Lucci relate: hitting 30 or 40 and facing life-changing setbacks is humbling and prompts reevaluation.
• Joe: "How many niggas...ever was 40 years old and hit a record out the park ever? I don’t care who you talk about.” (B, 15:04)

7. Squashing the Beef with Young Thug

[22:15–25:11]

• Jadakiss expresses relief at the reconciliation, reflecting on the stress of being mutual friends.
• Joe presses about the beef’s seriousness and what changed—Lucci responds:
  • “Just sitting in jail...I’m away from my kid...my family need me. My kid got to grow up in this. I want them growing up in OB...Why not come together, make some money, and change the narrative?” (G, 24:15)
• The hosts emphasize the importance of this story as a model for the youth.

8. The Reality of Entourages & Industry Expectations

[31:28–36:12]

• Joe jokes about “inventing the entourage” and shares the financial and emotional drains.
  • "Out of the 45 niggas, only five said ‘Joe, if you dead broke, I'm with you every day, my brother.' The other 40 got the hell on." (B, 32:07)
• Lucci reflects on survivor’s guilt, wanting to share his success, and learning “everybody can’t go.”
• Jadakiss offers wisdom: in business, less is more — going solo is often less intimidating and more effective.

9. Studio After Prison: Reigniting Creativity

[38:17–40:43]

• Lucci describes his first recording session post-release: “I just wanted to hear my voice again, see how I sound. Once I did that...I still sound good.” (G, 38:23)
• The pain and experiences in prison gave him more to talk about:
  • “I had a lot more shit to talk about...I think I made my album like 30 days down.” (G, 40:26)

10. Community Giving & The Unnoticed Side of Hip-Hop

[42:50–45:53]

• Lucci details his involvement in back-to-school drives, turkey giveaways, “Easter drives, Christmas drives.”
• Joe addresses the critics:
  • “When I grew up, they didn't give me a lollipop...Artists always want to point the finger at, but yet you the first to... Hip-hop gives back.” (B, 43:00)
• Discussion on the negative mindset in social media comments toward successful Black artists and philanthropists.

11. Performing after Prison: “Welcome Home”

[47:20–49:26]

• Lucci speaks on headlining State Farm Arena as a solo act post-release—emotional, sold-out, and a dream come true.
  • “Come home and goddamn sell out State Farm...the whole stadium [singing] word for word.” (G, 47:50)

12. Touring Realities, Hotel Life, and Staying Grounded

[54:41–56:49]

• Candid “road stories” about life on tour: from Four Seasons to Motel 6, the realities of traveling as an artist.

13. Jailhouse Humor & Survival

[63:02–71:41]

• Anecdotes about jail drama—showers, dumb arguments, getting into fights, and staying prepared.
• Riffing on dumb conversations: “Who the first black president?” “Martin Luther King!” (G, 65:08)
• Navigating fame in jail and the dangers, from jealous inmates to violent altercations.

14. 'Already Legend' – New Music & A Fresh Start

[72:00–77:44]

• Performance and discussion of new tracks from 'Already Legend.'
  • Lyrics touch on transformation, resilience, pain, triumph.
  • “I took every loss and then I turned that to a profit, I can't reach my goals with everybody in my pocket...” (E, 75:08)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lucci on Faith in Hard Times
  “I always knew I was gonna be all right. I looked at it like, bro, I ain't no bad...I know God got me. Like, I don't know when, but I know he got me. And I couldn't just let it scrape me out. I had to be strong for everybody out there.”
  — YFN Lucci, [18:17]

• Fat Joe on the Entourage Trap
  “Out of the 45 niggas, only five...said, 'Yo, Joe, if you dead broke, I'm with you...' The other 40 got the hell on. And it was the best thing that ever happened to me in my life...”
  — Fat Joe, [32:07]

• Lucci on Squashing Beef and Maturity
  “Just sitting in jail, bro, thinking like, bro, is all this worth it? You know, got a kid. I'm away from my kid...Why not come together, make some money, and change the narrative?”
  — YFN Lucci, [24:15]

• Fat Joe on Hip Hop Giving Back
  “When I grew up, they didn't give me a lollipop...Artists always want to point the finger at, but yet you the first to... Hip-hop gives back.”
  — Fat Joe, [43:00]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Introduction to Lucci & Summerhill Origins — [03:52–06:47]
• Making It Out: The Atlanta Dream — [06:47–07:56]
• Early Career Hustle Stories — [05:25–06:47]
• Prison Reflections and Survival — [09:15–15:19]
• Facing Lengthy Prison Time & Faith — [15:49–18:56]
• Squashing the Young Thug Beef — [22:15–25:11]
• On the Entourage & Survivor’s Guilt — [31:28–36:12]
• Studio Return and Album Creation — [38:17–40:43]
• Community Work & Hip-Hop’s Unseen Generosity — [42:50–45:53]
• Welcome Home Concert Reflections — [47:20–49:26]
• Tour Realities & Staying Grounded — [54:41–56:49]
• Humor and Hard-Fought Wisdom from Jail — [63:02–71:41]
• 'Already Legend'—Live Performance Excerpts — [72:00–77:44]

Tone & Language

True to the personalities of Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Lucci, the episode is candid, raw, and frequently hilarious—an insider’s view into the real-life struggles, setbacks, and redemption arcs that define hip-hop’s legends. The conversation is sprinkled with bravado, hard-truths, wisdom, and plenty of laughs, but always circles back to resiliency, growth, and giving back.

In essence:
This episode is an unvarnished conversation about street dreams, the price of fame, redemption, and maturity. Lucci’s journey—motivated by family, re-centered by faith, and driven by real pain—comes full circle with 'Already Legend,' reminding listeners of hip-hop’s capacity for both personal transformation and profound community impact.