Keith "KP" Presley aka Chicago's Black Scarface on His Rise & Fall as a Drug Kingpin(Full Interview)

In this full-length interview, Keith "KP" Presley spoke about growing up in Chicago during the 1970s, earning his way through college on a wrestling scholarship, and the man who introduced him to the drug game. The former drug lord states that after he witnessed his colleague earn $500 a day for selling drugs, he decided to make a name for himself as a drug dealer, where he would soon earn a whopping $30,000 in 45 days.
As the conversation moves along, the southside Chicago native talks to DJ Vlad about getting kidnapped, paying a $75,000 ransom to be released, and earning up to $26 million per year in the drug game. He also sheds light on catching a case, fighting the feds in court, the violent nature of Chicago's infamous Cook County jail, finally getting released from incarceration, and the publishing of his book, "It's a Dirty Game."

[@jorgecerda2616]

How did we not even get a full hour of this man ? He’s the real deal. What a stand up dude

[@appiconll]

Vlad probably gonna piece it together. This is maybe part one of 50.

[@risktakerceo1837]

Because people want to hear frauds and snitches more so of a stand up guy.

[@cellwithinacell3602]

He put a book out. Must be advertising it w this interview

[@fnebjdhsb2499]

@@appiconll it says full interview

[@appiconll]

@@fnebjdhsb2499 Yeah, but it's Vlad.

[@imserious2187]

He says that his homeboy told him before he pays $250, 000 for a watch he would hire somebody to walk behind him & yell out the time, I can definitely agree with that s*** 😂😂😂

[@Bob-te3le]

Damn deep smart real

[@louiealouie]

I love how he keeps it real. Doesn’t claim to come from the trenches from the worst part of town. Legit solid dude

[@murdamurda100]

That's a fact!

[@kingmoreorless2810]

Nowadays it's about how much bodies you got not how much money you making🤦🏿‍♂️

[@akeemMagic01]

Most his like him come from the same background lol they helped create the environment I grew up in. Along with you know Regan flooding black communities with cocaine.

[@patriciapledger2473]

He is just from growing up with him

[@ricofisher8470]

@@murdamurda100 788787778777777777777777887877888888888887077777

[@aw5347]

"Square as a pool table and twice as green"😂😂😂 "I had to wear a colostomy bag....that was a sh!tty deal"😂😂😂 dude a hood comedian!!!

[@rapartist9309]

He wasn’t lying when he said he was a comedian in the hood😭😭

[@aw5347]

@@rapartist9309 no he wasn't😂😂😂

[@bornstar7916]

🤣

[@bbrown7273]

I knew he was a real OG when he said: "I was out and about, Like a girl scout, On a new route, Tryna figure it out, Without a doubt, Ain't no fun, when you on the run" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 @25:33

[@cr1m203]

Bingo!!!! dude didn't wanna give the feds no money LOL

[@jasong782]

I always thought it might be kind of fun to be on the run if you know how to take care of yourself low-key like. But if you used to the luxury of your wealth then I bet it's no fun like he says.

[@iivv_nn]

@@jasong782 bro it aint fun, guy i knew, billionaire. Killed a guy, went on the run, ended up in a mongolian jail. Went crazy. got recruited by a clan of ninjas, and started fighting crime dressed as a bat.

[@jasong782]

@@iivv_nn damn bro. Sounds similar to this dude I met once on the bus. Said he was a scientist but messed up some crazy experiment and got some weird disease because of it. Now his skin turns green when he gets mad and has anger management issues.

[@TheBigbrotherray]

@@jasong782 I met a guy on a plane once. He was scrawny white guy, with glasses. We where on a 6 hour flight to Hawaii. I noticed a bit mark on his wrist. He said he was bit by a spider studying. About 4 or so hours into the flight, he looked out the window and seen a lady get sucked out a hole in the jet heading the opposite direction. He jumped up, ran to the exit by the wing. When he opened the door, papers, bag, and a dog started flying around the inside. Somehow he ran to the end of the wing, even tho our plane ✈️ started nose dive, he stood on the wing like he had suction cups on his feet. Then something shot out his arms and he saved the lady that was falling through the air, in like a net. He pulled her to the wing. They stayed there until we started to go over Aloha. We where low to the ground and he suddenly jumped with the woman. I never seen him or her again. Only the 🛩 with the hole was ever in the news. Nobody believes my story🤷‍♂️🤫

[@MrCeegee5000]

He comes off sharp, smart and intelligent because he never got drunk or high.

[@dawggvision]

Yup

[@MichaelSmith-hh6ox]

Nah, he just smart. Some smart people do bad things. It's usually the clever, crafty, and distrustful that survive, if they are intelligent too.

[@xtalmariee1300]

This might be my favorite interview of 2022 so far! Dude is solid af

[@paulgavinjr7532]

This dude solid they don’t make ‘em like this no more

[@JWinston]

Facts

[@Jimmy-bucketsda_DON]

Shiiiiiiiii I'm the last of a dying breed champ

[@TheUndeceived]

10 toes

[@r.v.s.983]

Nope now its politicians who are cut like that... I liked it better the old days !

[@jeandrestuurman7424]

No mo birdman voice

[@christopherpaul1003]

I was like there's no way I'm gonna watch this dude talking for this long about his drug dealing life and 54 minutes later I'm glad I did..

[@proudlysouthafrican4368]

You mean you "VLAD" you did lol😂

[@christopherpaul1003]

@@proudlysouthafrican4368 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gwopin1]

This guy is actually hilarious naturally I can't imagine the plug with jokes

[@justlooking1087]

Being personable is a great leadership quality. As long as you show people that you have a ruthless side as well you can definitely be a successful drug dealer.

[@stashingdough]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickaustin9047]

Very common in Chi Town bro !!!!

[@patrickaustin9047]

Well use to be 💪💪💪💪

[@95alive77]

@@justlooking1087 most Big Time dudes have a lot of personality. Hip Hop and movies make you think everyone is a angry, murdering psychopath

[@mikereid8278]

I'm from the Chi I've never even heard of this gentlemen today I stand proud too hear your journey...TRUE STAND UP BROTHER...💪💪💪

[@bigmoe723]

You've got to give this guy another hour Vlad he's real and funny at the same time.

[@WakethBaketh]

Real clever cat

[@k.c.kandle5239]

@@WakethBaketh p

[@95alive77]

Dude was hilarious 😂

[@dominiquehodges154]

Sounds like a hate to me

[@rodneyanderson567]

The front is real when dealing with the Mexicans

[@ikke2757]

You can, just looking at his demeanour, see that this is a SERIOUS man! I salute you, Sir!!!

[@jamiehamilton5647]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@jamiehamilton5647]

People are impressed so easily these days 🙄

[@judithmoore127]

@@jamiehamilton5647 so whatcha saying

[@Gunmannn.]

@@jamiehamilton5647because you’re a big time somebody right?

[@colliercsiccutzswanagan291]

He a real Chicago street nigga, only difference is he smart, old school and he never lied about being cut from another cloth. They don't make em like big homie nbs

[@gingertowery1509]

Cat r selling their souls by telling everything on here

[@yarfrmdaa1323]

KP a real genuine dude, I hit him on insta gram and he was a real humble dude he thanked me for asking him bout his day n all, real death before dishonor dude

[@Forgetaboutit166]

nice, u stalked him...congrats

[@Sincere.1st]

“No the feds said I made $25 Million, I know I made at least $26 Million” 😂🔥🔥🔥

[@dwonpolk7509]

He said the feds said 50 million he said he made atleast 26 million

[@younghumma2323]

@@dwonpolk7509 16:07 ... r u stup*d or just d*mb goofy boi???

[@stephenyoho6024]

I had to give him some "Act Right's" and some "Told Ya So's" 👊💪👊💪😂😂😂

[@Dmite_The_Great_6558]

I was locked up with this cat in cook county jail Division 6. In the early 90s. He was a smooth cat !! Welcome Home KP.

[@mguarin912]

That’s awesome!

[@tonymullin6934]

@@mguarin912 lolllllllllllllllllllllll

[@antoniorichardson4644]

🫡 A Chicago legend for sure can’t wait to read the 📚! 💪🏾💙🌹 Solid interview respect!

[@BeatsBy.Jake_]

Man's made 200k off his book already JUST in presales. Love to see the transition, that's real nigguh shit! 💯💯💯

[@PharoahsKingdom]

I saw the book is $1000. Not mad at him.

[@ovochse8043]

@@PharoahsKingdom yep, If you watch the interview He says 200 people bought it for $1000 per book

[@MrCess757]

@@PharoahsKingdom relq

[@kaedre1211]

Almost like Nipsey Hussle did back in the day selling his mix tapes for $100. If I remember correctly, I think Jay-Z bought 100 tapes.

[@coneyoster1275]

@@kaedre1211 And then got him killed and bought all his Master's before the body was cold. What was it a day or two later.

[@ARDIEFUQUA]

"Before he pay 250k for a watch, he'll hire someone to walk behind him and yell out the time " DAMN! FUNNY AS HELL!

[@YouTubedInn]

Watched it all the way through. The truth always sound like the truth .

[@shannon3528]

Best interview in 2022 so far 👌 👏 Shout out to my fellow Chicagoan for remaining rat 🐀 🐁 free. Stand up Midwest

[@drewthehustler]

Chi Town Stand Up. 💯 74

[@dantefinesse183]

The backdoor capital and fake homies rise up 👊🏽 👊🏽

[@desmondcharles]

Midwest Values … we’re built different

[@Pookie_Poo843]

Midwest🤔....🤣🤣🤣🤣 yall the corniest out the whole US 🇺🇸

[@shannon3528]

@@Pookie_Poo843 you can't stop 🛑 watching us though

[@wemustliveent.9597]

"The thought is the cause of it all" ....my uncle drove that into my head my entire life even till this present day. As well as "Signs and symbols for the Conscious mind" and lastly...."when the truth is on the manifest, all falsehood must flee". Much Respect to this man...I'm from the Midwest as well but I never heard that quoted beyond my city and cirle I was around. 1LOVE 💙 💙

[@robertvenable1784]

All credit from Noble Drew Ali 1886-1929

[@tyreeceel9721]

Truth has no cause but is the cause of all things.

[@davethomas543]

Waiting on the full interview instead of watching all the 2-3 clips , is way better .

[@crittermane2164]

The anxiety tho…,

[@monetcheree]

By far one of my fav interviews!

[@noahmorrelljr.999]

Great interview. Real good dude. Didn't try to inflate his story and a funny dude. Good Luck to you.

[@Cynjae167]

This interview was a pleasure watching djvlad ; KP is a wise man indeed , and it is a pleasure listening to two wise men....

[@marangmasegomutloane3619]

We need to hear more from this guy Vlad...bring him back soon...

[@TheBigbrotherray]

Yes bring him back

[@kelvinburton4035]

Buy the book support this Real G

[@bornstar7916]

Hell ya

[@poochiemane5326]

I love this interview, he’s a stand up guy great energy.

[@paulbishop2373]

That ratio hit me the same way. All of these dudes have a 3-5 year run and end up with 15 to life. Crazy.

[@tunnelvision2218]

He was in the game for 17 years.. he could have stopped after 10 with millions of dollars.... they just don't stop.

[@jeremysingliterrry9832]

this guy is rare and a really good flowing interview

[@SSChitownWild100s]

This is my brothers homeboy they went to HS together. I also went to Percy Julian but in 1990, and I’m also from 103rd down the hill… 🫡 to KP

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

It seems like vlad ask some redundant questions but he is such a great interviewer for helping these guest get into the details of the stories , love how he pulls back the curtain and lets us squares see into this world

[@bigdick4090ti]

You square, nigga, I am out hea

[@5castles893]

This dude's 1 hour interview was so info filled and entertaining and enjoyable to listen to !!! Wish it was so much longer ! His books must be amazing ! I mean if they are any resemblance of how he speaks than how can they not be ! When the interview ended I was like .... WHAT ! ...felt like it was going to say ....to be continued ...lol...way too short !

[@rocco_420]

These older dudes are always so smooth, lol. They seem cool af

[@thcog3373]

Refreshing my brother, hearing you was both enlightening and humorous. I tell ppl often us Chicagoans are rare breeds!! Best interview I’ve ever seen - On GOD!! I use to have family on 10-3 Michigan rite by White Castle the hilly street not many streets with hills in Chicago either FYI

[@treavorwilson7179]

That White Castle is a landmark been there all my life!!! Liquor store on the hill. Respect

[@seanvales391]

Corliss would get out and mfkrs would be banging all the way up that hill. 95th terminal etc etc.

[@joeparker7777]

Refreshing to see someone who did it like that without being the typical stereotype.

[@TheHabeshaShow]

The diction and succinctness of this guy. Clearly smart. Well spoken. Unique and original while laid back all the same.

[@SB1Films]

You’re a smart guy yourself 💡💯

[@axedomination]

the succ what nigha?

[@bigdick4090ti]

@@axedomination success

[@proudlysouthafrican4368]

@@axedomination 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@corderor6ify]

Vlad he need a part 2 this wasnt long enough but a good interview

[@Mister5020s]

Blessings to this dude. I hope he breaks the bank

[@Blvd_luck333]

“I was square as a pool table and twice as green” 😂 I love it

[@THISLANDSORIGINAL78]

Mad respect KP ! I’m from 103rd Indiana ! Bennett Park Gangstas to be exact ! True stand up dude!

[@everon4k631]

You my favorite rapper 💪🖤

[@rossinithedonnem5731]

Mondo , Larro, jaw my niggaz

[@samblue8904]

✡️ Eastside 079 Lakeside chiTown in dis bihhh

[@THISLANDSORIGINAL78]

@@rossinithedonnem5731 hell yeah I knew them I used to go up on lasalle to fuck with the guys!

[@THISLANDSORIGINAL78]

@@samblue8904 yes sir!

[@infiniteugly8394]

Love this guys personality! Was hooked as soon as he started talking.

[@kpp74]

U have to bring this brother back , after his book release

[@bryantball6520]

Never heard of Keith Presley. Real cool good dude. Hope see more of him.

[@outsidejune8386]

I HOPE AND PRAY THAT FOR EVERYONE WHO IS FINANCIALLY CAPABLE OF BUYING HIS BOOK. PLEASE GO BUY IT AND SUPPORT A REAL ONE💯

[@NightWolfe95]

For a $1,000??! FOH

[@davidlipkins3226]

This was an Excellent Interview. His vocabulary is out cold. Very entertaining. One of the best of the year

[@kevindube7096]

Damn this wasn’t even an hour long? I watched every clip & it was so much good content packed in I thought for sure it was longer

[@ShenitaCleveland-p5l]

I met KP in Chicago about 4 years ago and kept in touch a while. Very humble young man. Glad to see him doing well 💫

[@issa.israel]

That dood who said he’d pay someone to call out the time before he pays $250k for a watch is a real one 🤣

[@jaylamar7534]

he said "he went down there and went platinum, went double platinum, Luther Vandross"

[@clofresh611]

" I was out and about like a girl scout on a new route tryna figure it out with out a doubt"! for some reason, i'm never ever gonna forget those barz lol.

[@BlackManBoating]

We need to hear more. Love this story and I’m from Chicago. Heard about this brotha when I was a youngin.

[@lanzcossom8844]

Never heard of him either.. I'm from the Westside

[@mannygetpaid8853]

Now this was a great interview.

[@aaronstacey1494]

He got bars literally and metaphorically

[@fleetwood408]

The Telling Team is bigger than the Hustle Team K.P Keith Presley 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@omargreene3048]

57 years old looking like he's 40. Say no to drugs and alcohol kids.

[@khamael7]

This dude needs a movie deal

[@ericamichelle672]

I'm so happy someone corrected vlad on using the word "essentially ". he uses it so wrong every dang time!

[@kaedre1211]

I saw his 4 minute video & I was so intrigued by it, I had to watch the whole thing & I've never heard about this dude. I'm not talking about this dude in particular, but it amazes me how street dudes with little to No education get locked up & after they beat their cases they come out with a Masters Degree in Criminal Law. That's real, "Get Educated Or Die Trying" bc if they didn't they most certainly would've died in Prison. Much Love & Respect 🙏🏾

[@cr1m203]

This stand up dude KP is what it looks like when you know your rights in modern times with the new laws. His fed and state cases sounded like RICO cases but either way he knew his rights and beat them on appeals. I respect how dude never wanted to stay in prison....

[@nextoption]

This has been the best interview, very interesting .... GREAT WORK

[@StephenSonOfErick82]

Vlad will forever from the day Rico Reckless mentioned Glock Dookies till beyond his death he will forever include that clip with any and any other interview that hints / relates/ or is just in the county .. This clip till the end!!

[@jsinmartinez7379]

Yo!!! This King shyt right here! I was in tha joint wit dude n I gotta say he enlightened me more in a year than ANY OG in ma hood eva did! I salute Brotha‼️ I read a few chapters of that book💯 It’s goin’ in ma collection fasho 💯💪🏽🙏🏽 -SK Michigan

[@tywonfoster2768]

He is so well articulated. He is very thorough when doing his own research. Plus He fed a lot of jokers. Who didn't appreciate a lot of people.

[@tywonfoster2768]

Hmmmmh his own accountant.

[@tywonfoster2768]

Plus he saved his money. In preparation for the famine.... pay attention youngsters when you out there throwing thousands of dollars away. Just to say you did it. Then have no money for bail, lawyers or being on the lamb.

[@clofresh611]

King Pins who never told are as followed: Freeway Rick Ross, Teflon Sean, AZ, Big Meech, Keith KP Presley, Craig Pettis... Salute to all you gentlemen. 100!

[@Amin-1800]

AZ testified on the dudes that shot him

[@jonbois9802]

They wear that shit as a badge that shit is invisible in the real world b that shit don’t matter all they did was throw away valuable years of their lives for 2to3 years 5 max of having it

[@samblue8904]

Uhhhh 🤔 i think freeway ricky ross did tell. Big time! Fix ya list

[@oscarmason3252]

Craig Pettis told, allegedly

[@genogambino1718]

AZ told

[@ajar2676]

I loved this interview. I was going to buy the book till I seen it was $1,000 😩

[@Q-Z00]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@donnimetropolis9899]

Listen to who he said he write it for. I won't be getting it either lol

[@OfficialBigYayo]

Guess he still booming🤣🤣🤣

[@lilmac5500]

On god I just was about to buy the book it’s 1000 I was like hell nawl I still fuck witcho tho😂

[@WTF198]

the guy burried millions before he got locked up bet, he has to launder the money some how, what better way to explain your millions of money by sayinv you sold 10,000 $1000 books?

[@rzathegoat238]

What type of jacket is that, it's fly. Gives me a Miami vice 80s type vibe

[@steph5494]

If "I ain't got time for the BS" were a person...that person would be Keith Presley. 💯😄❤️

[@BigDirtDawg]

The problem is finding the weight not getting rid of it when your living like that

[@Nia_Mack16]

"Tha hustle is transferable" 💯

[@mikeskilla]

He is a perfect example of Chicago style.....Chuuuuch

[@JamesJones2.15.19]

Wild Wild 100s stand up! Went to the same high school Percy Lavon Julian, that 10-3rd bus stop on Michigan made me a monster! Had to let my nutts hang there. Was a melting pot other than 95 redline terminal, where 4 to 5 different schools caught the bus at. It was wild! Fun times tho looking back.

[@mainebrown235]

95 redline hmmm 🤔🤔 memories... You had Julian, Harlan , CVS, Simeon and Olive Harvey college...

[@seanvales391]

Yes sirrr Class of 89 Shout out to my Corliss ppl. 10-3 from the bottom of the hill all the way up. I'm off 76th The Island 🏝

[@moegamatjones9317]

This guy's quotes is legendary.

[@terrencehughes6412]

Shout out to KP n the Wild 100s. Love from Memphis TN bro.

[@patriciapledger2473]

Yeah, Keith is keeping it real on the things he is speaking about himself, always was his own person, stood out from others, we grew up together, its funny how he still calls me by my nickname Popcorn, l am still waiting to see him become a Minister, the Call that is on his life, which is the reason the Lord spared his life through this ordeal. I am so thankful that.

[@vicnelson4017]

I was seeing the same thing! Shalom

[@jamalvseveryone2788]

“Had to give him some act rights and I told you so’s”😂😂😂

[@tim1309]

"Square as a pool table and twice as green." I like that one.

[@bustownbc2787]

He likes punch lines lol he has one for everything

[@christianwilliams880]

Had a good childhood and upbringing he just in right place in right time 80s never again that kinda money be flowing

[@danielkaragic7057]

All respect to vlad. There are so many persons stories and books ive read, only because i got introduced to them by a vlad interview. Great selection of people of all professions, this one was no exception!

[@SymplySyckNetwork]

Yo KP's charisma is thru the roof. Please bring him back!

[@Vertz10]

The guy that came to him and disappeared talkin bout 300 bricks was an undercover

[@dwonpolk7509]

Facts I swear he knew it as well that’s why he didn’t bite

[@marquezsmith746]

Yup...a definite set up

[@omarshabazz9753]

ANYBODY FROM CHICAGO KNOWS MR.KEITH KP PRESELY IS THE TRUTH STAND-BROTHER LAST OF THE REAL !!!

[@stephenkinq5425]

Part of Hys Strong Mindset , comes from his Wrestling Background .. They those Athletes are built , definitely , different.

[@MalMvp7]

Ive never seen someone make so many jokes with a straight face 😂😂

[@kaedre1211]

Well he had a lot of time to practice them 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@terrencemilton5088]

A real stand up, dude. Rare.

[@solomac4067]

I really like bruh he's so smooth and cool at the same time that's rare these days

[@mokush4me412]

When Vald said : You been shot? What’s that about ? KP: We’ll it wasn’t for fun!!!!😂🤣

[@articelee8794]

Congrats to the ones that stand up

[@williamtheconjurer]

This man is the real deal. Thank you for sharing your life story.

[@thebatmane2220]

This cat reminds me a lot of freeway Rick, real soft spoken but sharper than a katana.

[@kennethwill246]

The crazy thing is our community can look up who snitch, but cant look up valuable information on how to get out of trouble or how to make legal money until its to late. This man is the real og.

[@SS-fb7zd]

Better yet not doing dumb shit that puts you in jail

[@MrZelle45]

Read The Contract Before You Sign It 🙌🏾

[@DblTap317]

Nothing like the Midwest guys got to love Chicago

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

Salute to KP......cut differently 💯 he should do some stand up comedy. He's funnier then T.I.🤣💪 Telling Team lol hilarious 🤣

[@camdencook594]

Sad deal. This is a well educated black man from Chicago that literally was on his way out without a mic or a ball and he fucked it up cause he saw his friend make 500 dollars

[@joccity414]

I wasn't noooooo where near him in the game, but I went through a similar situation and came home and wrote a book series called "Frenemiez" which is on Amazon books.

[@clemmiejohnson6054]

Bro where you from?

[@yourdad6604]

@@clemmiejohnson6054 i believe this young man hails from the far reaches of Joc City! If you observe his crest, his origin is obvious!

[@PhilWitDa_45]

@@clemmiejohnson6054 414 is Milwaukee WI

[@joccity414]

@SVNOFAGVN KINGOFAMAN lol I wasn't talking to you, my shit been selling, I'm 5 books in 🤣

[@joccity414]

@@clemmiejohnson6054 Originally from Louisiana, but moved to Milwaukee

[@MikeLarry37]

When he mentioned Minks and Mauri shoes all I can hear is Oh Boy by Camron. "Minks on, Mauri kicks, plus Chanelle ski hat" 😂