Drugs and parenthood. My idea of fun is running the streets. It gets me in here. Who wants a high tray . They call me as a serial killer. A threetime convicted murderer claims hes killed others as well. The truth is theres four other killings out there oakland, california is one of the birthplaces of west coast hip hop and a hotbed for gangster rap. The lyrics often glorify criminal activity, so it should come as no surprise that so man inmates consider themselves to be rap artists. Santa rita is a sprawling jail complex located 30 miles outside the city. But many of the nearly 3,000 men and women incarcerated here were arrested in oakland. Most have only been charged with crimes and are awaiting trial of the resolution of their cases and one is a bay area rapper who is more than a wannabe. We have an inmate come in a couple days ago, International Rap artist named drew down. My kids know his songs, my daughters. Theyre all into the rap. He was around when 2 short was around and pocket