Tango Blast Gang Member Reveals How He Got Recruited & Life Inside Prison | Houstone Smooth

Houstone Smooth shares his story of being recruited into the Tango Blast prison gang and the realities of life behind bars. From navigating gang dynamics to finding a way out, Houston provides a look at the challenges and consequences of prison life. This conversation dives into his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and his path toward redemption. #TangoBlast #PrisonLife #GangReform #InsidePrison #GangRecruitment #ExGangMember #PrisonStories #LifeBehindBars Connect with Houstone Smooth: IG: https://www.instagram.com/houstonesmooth/profilecard/?igsh=MTh2ajUwOWZmcnBoMg== YouTube: https://youtube.com/@houstonesmooth?si=61lpGkG96mgx8STt Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/houstone-smooth/1522220234 Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/wrapped/share/share-d744a216cac14a0891c8581c223dcc3d?si=Rwog9dDKQFSz1Eyig0BcrA&artist-id=1KQeISUArw8M855NwjMReQ Thank you to our sponsors this week: Rocket Money: Visit https://rocketmoney.com/lockedin to cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Orgain: For 30% off your order, head to https://Orgain.com/IANBICK and use code IANBICK. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome and Shoutouts 00:03:42 Understanding Parental Relationships and Forgiveness 00:07:13 Overcoming Challenges: Life with ADHD and Juvenile Experiences 00:11:16 Developing Loyalty and Independence at a Young Age 00:15:06 The Start of Juvenile Troubles 00:19:00 Life Lessons from Juvenile Detention and Prison Experiences 00:22:34 The Impact of Mixing Teens with Older Inmates 00:26:11 Joining a Gang for Survival in Jail 00:30:55 Discovering Rocket Money: Manage Your Subscriptions 00:33:49 Inmate Dynamics and Racial Rules in Prison 00:37:19 Prison Hierarchy and Survival Dynamics 00:40:51 The Reality of Snitching in Prison 00:44:35 The Structure of Mexican Gangs in Texas 00:48:21 Gang Dynamics and Recruitment 00:52:00 Cycle of Incarceration and Crime 00:55:33 Embracing True Identity and Personal Growth 00:59:25 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices