Karlissa Saffold Harvey, the mother of rapper Blueface, has the internet buzzing after making bold remarks during a recent live stream. She addressed whether her son would participate in the inmate firefighting program as California wildfires rage on, stirring up controversy online.
What Karlissa Said
In response to a viewer questioning if Blueface, who is currently incarcerated, would be involved in the firefighting efforts, Karlissa bluntly stated:
“They don’t make rich n****s fight fires in jail, ma’am. They might make your son fight the fire, though, not mine! But they might make yours. He paying his taxes to be in there.”
Karlissa went on to describe Blueface’s prison time as a form of “rehab,” saying:
“He’s just taking a break from life. He’s getting rehabilitated.”
She also warned critics, saying, “Don’t try to play with my baby,” as she defended Blueface against online scrutiny.
Social Media Reactions
As clips of her comments circulated online, social media users flooded comment sections with reactions, dragging Karlissa for her perceived arrogance and insensitivity.
- @queen_drinab: “Naw cuz your son couldn’t even put out the fire in his own life 😭😒.”
- @wowreallyraven: “Who asked her this? I just wanna talk. 😫.”
- @asongcalledlifepodcast: “Firefighters would tell him to grab the hose and he’d come back with 8 women.”
- @_cass.mae: “Hearing her nonsense explains why he is in the position he’s in.”
Others criticized Karlissa for her comments about the prison fire camp program, which helps nonviolent inmates gain skills while contributing to wildfire containment.
- @tinoandaj_mommy: “Ignorance at its best. CA has fire camps for nonviolent inmates that help reduce time they serve and provides them with new skills and training.”
- @young_scratt: “She think her son better than everybody else. The arrogance & lack of support for what’s happening. I hate this behavior 👎🏾.”
- @chinedumnwaigwe: “Weird flex but okay go off 😂.”
The Bigger Picture
California wildfires have reached devastating levels, with Time Magazine reporting that inmates are playing a crucial role in controlling the flames. These programs often allow participants to gain valuable experience while reducing their sentences.
While Karlissa’s comments have sparked backlash, they highlight the ongoing debate over prison labor programs and the stigma surrounding them.
