CoreCivic's Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler, Mississippi, recently welcomed rapper Project Pat, who delivered a motivational message of inspiration and hope to residents. Project Pat, born Patrick Earl Houston, is the older brother of rap artist Juicy J and former member of the rap group, Three 6 Mafia. Project Pat has lived experience, as he was incarcerated for several years between the 1990s and 2000s.

CoreCivic collaborated with the nonprofit Phase II Adult Reentry Training Camp to organize Project Pat's visit. Other inspiring rappers joined Project Pat at Tallahatchie to help promote his message of hope and positive transformation through music and spirituality. At the end of the session, residents who participated were given reading materials and individual life counseling sessions, which included one-on-one conversations with Project Pat himself. In these conversations, residents were able to discuss their personal situations and Project Pat offered them uplifting words, encouraging residents to become better men and try to let go of the past.

Since his time in prison, Project Pat founded the Go Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed at offering prison ministry. He says his foundation has helped more than 4,000 people since its founding in 2020.

Residents at Tallahatchie say Project Pat's message left them with a new outlook on their situation and better preparation for reentry. Plus, residents shared they really enjoyed the music. Robert Myers, chaplain at Tallahatchie, reported that Project Pat's visit left residents encouraged about getting another chance at life because they could see first-hand the change Project Pat has made and the success that has come along with it.