Tsu Surf declared he’s almost out of jail and hinted he won’t return to battle rap, sharing a uncooked replace that blended hope with hesitation.

“IM GETTING SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE THE DOOR,” the Newark rapper and battle rap icon wrote in a message from behind bars, signaling that his launch is approaching quick.

But whereas freedom is on the horizon, his future within the ring that made him a staple within the Hip-Hop world stays unsure.

“WHO GOING TO BE MY FIRST BATTLE HOME? HONESTLY, I GOTTA SEE IF MY HEART IS STILL THERE, THE ENERGY DOESN’T FEEL THE SAME. IF I DON’T FEEL LIKE ITS ANYBODY WORTHY OF SHARING THE STAGE WHEN I TOUCH, I’LL PASS,” he admitted.

Tsu Surf is presently serving a five-year federal sentence after pleading responsible in 2023 to conspiracy and illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon.

Surf additionally mirrored on the psychological toll of incarceration, describing the way it compelled him right into a deeper connection together with his religion.

“He sat me down before I completely self-destructed… before I lost everything,” he wrote, talking about his relationship with God.

He mentioned he as soon as felt “bitter” about his scenario however now views it as a blessing in disguise.

“IF I HAD 100 MORE LETTERS TO WRITE, I WOULD PROBABLY USE THESE TWO WORDS 100 TIMES…. GRATITUDE. HUMILITY,” he wrote. “Stop walkin around like everyday not a blessing… if it feel good, say thank you. If it hurt, learn from it.”

Tsu Surf Gets Real About Prison Life

Surf didn’t shrink back from the cruel realities of jail life both. He described lacking primary comforts like going for a drive and being powerless to assist his daughter when she wanted him.

“I can’t pull up to McDonald’s… can’t even open this cell door to get to my daughter,” he shared.

Despite the uncertainty round battle rap, Surf didn’t fully shut the door on a comeback.

“I’LL PASS,” he mentioned, until the correct opponent or provide comes alongside. Still, Surf admitted he wouldn’t flip down $100K for a battle.

During a brief Q&A, he listed artists he hopes to work with as soon as he’s out, together with Latto, Rylo Rodriguez, Fridayy, Ella Mai, Hunxho, EST Gee and Coco Jones. He credited Rylo’s music with serving to him get via his sentence.

As for when he’ll stroll free? “WHEN DO I GET HOME? SOON AS HELL, BUT NOT SOON ENOUGH!” he wrote.

He ended his message with a reminder to remain grounded via life’s ups and downs: “Don’t trip over your blessons (yeah I spelled it like that for a reason).”

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