Rapper Blueface has been stripped of his video call privileges at North Kern State Prison in Delano, California. This comes after a leaked video on FaceTime caused an uproar that reached the headlines. In the now-viral footage from October 2024, a woman was seen twerking during a video call with the rapper. Serving four years for probation violations, Blueface was subsequently punished by prison bosses and stripped of his FaceTime privileges.
The incident occurred a month after Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Jamall Porter, was transferred to North Kern from Los Angeles County Jail. The identity of the woman in the video has not been revealed. However, her irreverent behavior prompted not only an immediate response from prison officials but also an outspoken response from his family.
This isn’t the first time Blueface has been in the news for his run-ins with the law. His current four-year sentence is a result of violating probation related to an assault case in 2021 for attacking a security guard at a club in San Fernando Valley. His legal issues go further back, though, including an attempted murder charge in Las Vegas that occurred in 2022 for allegedly firing a gun at a man outside of a club. In June 2023, he was charged with robbery after allegedly stealing a woman’s phone at the Palms Casino, Las Vegas. These incidents have combined to form a troubled public image for the rapper.
Karlissa Saffold, Blueface’s mother, has never minced words when it comes to speaking her mind about her son’s troubles; the recent scandal being no exception.
“I was mad I couldn’t cuss him out on FaceTime ‘cus my homeboy that work up at that jail said he was already doing some…nevermind. He was acting freaky on the FaceTime and lost the FaceTime privileges already, else I would have cussed his ass out.”
Saffold said that her post to social media suggested that for some time during the call, Blueface’s behavior had been inappropriate. She also complained that because of the privileges lost, she could not be able to confront him face to face, adding to the personal and emotional layer of the controversy.
Before this scandal, Blueface referred to his prison life as a “break” from outside pressures. He said he focused a lot on working out, watching TV, and staying in close contact with family members. Without his FaceTime privileges now, those lines of communication have become grossly diminished. Despite this restriction, Blueface still keeps in contact with his family through regular phone calls, although the incident surely complicated his daily routine.
This would put Blueface in a position to be eligible for early release as early as March or April 2025, provided his behavior continues to be good. Early release, in this case, would take into account time served and also good conduct credit. On his release, Blueface is expected to return to his music career in a bid to recapture the runaway interest tasted with his hit single “Thotiana.” He has spoken about using prison time to reflect and draw inspiration for future projects that may talk about his personal and legal struggles.
The video call scandal only adds to the already controversy-marred persona of Blueface. If he was known for his run-ins with the law and generally eventful personal life, then this latest incident further raises questions about how he can manage a career and pertinent personal responsibilities. His family dynamics-most especially, the continuous drama with his mom and on-and-off partner, Chrisean Rock-are sure to play out in the public eye.
While his music career remains the potential focus once he gets out, Blueface’s public image took yet another hit in the court of public opinion, and it remains to be seen how he will rebuild both a personal life and professional reputation.
