PWORLDELO: 21 Years Behind Bars, Now Set to Bless the World With Purpose & Power

 If my story can help the youth see what the streets really are… then I’ma always use my platform for that.
— PWORLDELO

From a prison cell in West Pittsburg, California, a voice echoes louder than most artists in the free world. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s revolutionary. That voice belongs to PWORLDELO, a Bay Area artist who has been incarcerated for 21 years on a Life Without Parole sentence — and yet, somehow, has remained more free in spirit than many on the outside.

In an era of fast fame and fleeting moments, PWORLDELO is building something timeless: truth that touches souls. In this exclusive return to International Music Magazine, we catch up with him on everything—from his recent legal victory, to new music with legends like E-40, to his podcast recorded live from prison.

 WHO IS PWORLDELO?

For those just tuning in — or maybe you missed our January Cover Issue or the February Feature — allow the man himself to reintroduce:

“My name is PWORLDELO. I’m from West Pittsburg, California — that’s the Bay Area. I’m currently incarcerated, on my 21st year of a Life Without the Possibility of Parole sentence.”

And yet, even in confinement, he’s built a label, dropped new singles, created a podcast, and is on the verge of a comeback the world won't forget.

 THE MUSIC STILL LIVES

You’d think prison would silence an artist. Not PWORLDELO.

“Since our last interview, I dropped a phone-recorded track called ‘NINO’, and then me and Lee Bailey dropped ‘SURVIVAL TACTICS’ with Big Bro E-40 on the hook.”

Wait—E-40? That’s right. A Bay Area legend linking with a brother behind the wall. That’s deeper than music. That’s legacy.

“I bought the beat from my producer Dizz OTB. It already had E-40 on the hook. Once I laid my verse, I knew Lee Bailey had to be on it. It’s a slapper—I had this track sitting for years.”

Go run up “SURVIVAL TACTICS” right now. You won’t regret it.

 A MESSAGE IN "NINO"

But it’s not all about the beat. Elo’s heart is in the message.

“I’m changing the direction—not just in music, but in my life. NINO is for the youth. If my story can show them what the streets really lead to and stop them from walking this same path, then I’ma do that every time.”

This isn’t “preachy” rap. It’s purpose rap—built on scars, survival, and sacred redemption.

COURTROOM MIRACLE

Now here’s where the story takes a divine turn.

After 21 years inside, something happened. Something real.

“Blessings from God, man! I went to court Friday. The DA and police detectives were found to be corrupt — they withheld favorable evidence. My judge said we can file to dismiss my convictions entirely. I go back in two weeks.”

“GOD IS GOOD, BRO!”

Can you feel that? That’s hope. That’s real justice trying to catch up. And it might mean we’ll soon see PWORLDELO not just through prison calls—but in full studio sessions, on stage, and in person.

FROM PRISON TO PASSPORT RECORDS

He’s not just preparing for freedom—he’s building an empire.

“As you know, I own PASS PORT RECORDS. Once I’m out, I’m going to the studio. No more over-the-phone music. I’m signing talent and dropping music that matters.”

This is entrepreneurship forged in adversity. Labels, not just lyrics.

 INTRODUCING “PRISON FILES PODCAST”

Now let’s talk innovation. Locked up? Sure. Locked down? Never.

“I host a podcast from inside: ‘Prison Files Podcast.’ I interview other locked-up rappers and men who’ve been unjustly incarcerated. It’s about redemption and sending messages to the youth.”

Eight episodes in—and it’s only heating up.

 Real convos, real bars, real healing… streamed directly from a cell.

 NEXT UP: “BLESSED” — THE ALBUM

So what’s next?

“A full album called ‘BLESSED.’ I’ll be working with some Christian rappers, as well as mainstream artists. I gotta give the glory to GOD. He’s blessed me… now I have to let the world know.”

This project won’t just be an album—it’ll be a statement of faith, pain, and purpose.

FINAL WORDS FOR THE FANS

Before signing off, PWORLDELO leaves us with a message deeper than any hook.

“Keep GOD at the forefront. No matter what you face—He’s with you. Through Him, you can survive anything. Stay tuned. I got so much more on the way!” 

STAY CONNECTED

Wanna support a man who's turning pain into purpose and bars into breakthroughs? Connect with PWORLDELO below:

📧 Email: pworldelo.passportrecords@gmail.com

📸 Instagram: @pworldelo925

🎵 TikTok: @pworldelo925

🎙️ YouTube: Prison Files Podcast

 IN CLOSING

PWORLDELO is more than a rapper. He’s a movement. A walking testimony. A man who found faith behind bars and now aims to build bridges with bars—the lyrical kind.

So whether he’s preaching to the youth, collaborating with hip hop royalty, or flipping a prison phone call into a Billboard-level single... know this:

He’s not done. He’s just getting started.