# From Pro Skater to 21 Years in Prison Crittermake on Talk about it with Franjez podcast episode 136

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Podcast: [Talk About It With Franjez](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-about-it-with-franjez-6583725)
Published: 2026-01-14T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://franjezvisions.podbean.com/e/episode-136-talk-about-it-with-franjez-podcast/
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Duration seconds: 5224

## Resource

Yonkers born recording artist CritterMake, an unfiltered look at a life of extreme highs and devastating lows. CritterMake shares his incredible journey from being a sponsored professional skateboarder at age 13 skating alongside legends like Tony Hawk to his transition into the Yonkers rap scene. The conversation takes a sobering turn as he recounts being wrongfully accused of a crime at age 19, leading to a 21 year sentence in the New York State prison system. Discover how CritterMake used two decades behind bars to educate himself, find independence, and perfect his musical craft, creating a "dystopia" of his own through rhyming and discipline. We also dive into his latest music projects, including Memoirs of Destiny, and his clothing brand, Coltron. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers. • The "Golden Era" of 90s childhood and hip hop. • The reality of life in maximum security prisons like Attica and Green Haven. • How he survived a 21 year sentence and maintained his innocence. • The meaning behind the name "CritterMake". Connect with Critter Make: • Check out his albums: Snuggle Season, Memoirs of Destiny, and more. • Support the brand: Coltron. #CritterMake #YonkersRap #TalkAboutItWithFranjez #PrisonSurvival

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