How Showboy operated a drug business in prison US prison

Sam Safo, widely known as ‘Showboy’, has recounted his time dealing with illicit substances during his six-year incarceration in a US prison.

He narrated his experience as a drug dealer, highlighting the substantial profits he made from selling various hard drugs within the prison walls.

He pointed out the excessive markup on drugs sold in prison, noting that prices could be a thousandfold higher than outside.

In a conversation with Fiifi Pratt, Showboy described himself as a key player in the prison’s drug trade.

“In my time behind bars, I dealt in contraband. The markup on these items was immense, often several times over their value outside. The prison economy inflates the cost of goods to extreme levels. Had my sentence been longer, I might have amassed enough to ‘buy the airspace’ upon release.

“I was the go-to dealer, and my business thrived on those with the means and knowledge to navigate this underground market,” he shared.

Despite the profitability, Showboy spoke of the inherent dangers, including frequent thefts by other inmates and the need to constantly defend his merchandise.

“My stash was concealed in my clothing, but the theft was a constant threat, leading to inevitable confrontations. The scars on my hands bear witness to these struggles. The prison environment is one of perpetual vigilance, with shifts to guard against theft. Sleep meant risking loss, as the prison never truly rests,” he recounted.

He continued, “The Mexicans also don’t sleep, they are the ones who sell knives there, so every night, you’d hear them sharpening the knives with a machine. I bought my knives from them when I was in prison, I had about 20 knives.”