Vonoff1700 & Justin Laboy Speak On Surviving Chicago, The Opps, Crazy Jail Stories & Gucci Mane

In this exclusive sit-down, VonOff1700 joins Justin Laboy for a raw and unfiltered conversation that dives deep into the realities of life in Chicago. Von opens up like never before, detailing his early experiences with gang banging and the intense pressure of navigating the streets while staying focused on his meteoric rise in the rap game. The two bridge the gap between entertainment and reality as Von shares wild jail stories that haven't been heard elsewhere, offering a firsthand look at the obstacles he’s overcome. From discussing his relationship and run-ins with Polo G to the constant presence of the opps, this interview captures the grit, the setbacks, and the undeniable hustle required to make it out of the trenches. This isn't just a podcast segment; it’s a masterclass in resilience and a transparent look at one of the most talked-about figures in the culture today. Season 3 of #Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show is sponsored by Ace Of Spades 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:14 - Growing up on the West Side of Chicago 00:03:02 - Choosing the streets and gang life 00:03:51 - Picking up his first gun at age 10 00:05:22 - Failing high school basketball tryouts 00:06:40 - Dropping out of school during COVID 00:07:59 - Addressing the high school bullying rumors 00:09:11 - His failed drug dealing career 00:10:45 - Trying to get a "real" job at Kroger 00:11:40 - How his brother Brick got him into rapping 00:13:16 - Personal preference for the Chicago GOAT (Polo G) 00:14:50 - Defining what an "Op" is in Chicago 00:18:07 - The reality of Cook County Jail 00:22:04 - The truth behind the viral "mangled" mugshot 00:23:44 - Thoughts on the Gucci Mane vs. Pooh Shiesty situation 00:28:18 - Seeing 42 million streams and global success 00:30:03 - Touring with Polo G and why Boston is the best city 00:32:04 - Groupie stories and tour snacks 00:35:11 - Being "Mr. Let A Bitch Do Her" 00:35:44 - Getting cheated on and handling heartbreak 00:41:10 - Going through phones and "tender" behavior 00:43:53 - Future plans for marriage 00:44:15 - Vonoff1700's "Body Count" bracket 00:48:00 - His first heartbreak (The story of Brick and his 6th-grade girlfriend) 00:52:19 - Upcoming album 'TG4L' and solo tour 00:53:41 - Faith, God, and final wishes 01:00:24 - Outro and Respectfully Show wrap-up ------------------------ Respectfully Production Team Justin Laboy - Producer Michael Vincent - Producer Helbert Anderson - Executive Producer & Writer Luis DePena - Director De'Jon Booth - Technical Producer & Photographer Edwin Arzu - Editor Jalil Miles - DJ ------------------------ For Sponsorship and Bookings: [email protected] ------------------------ Follow for More: Instagram: @respectfullyjustin Instagram: @justinlaboy Twitter/X: @JustinLaboy