B. Alexis drops new single “I Can’t Lie” in honor of her son, Ja’Mir Johnson.

Set to make history as the first woman to release an album from prison in the US, B. Alexis' music is a lifeline. Full of hard-won wisdom beyond her years, her lyrics come from the most raw and vulnerable corners of her being.

Her latest single, “I Can’t Lie,” is dedicated to her late son, Ja’Mir Johnson, who was tragically killed in 2024 at a school bus stop. "I wrote this song in dedication to my son and other children whose parents are incarcerated,” says B. Alexis. “The sense of abandonment they can feel by not having their parent can sometimes create a void in them that cannot be fulfilled. I wanted to be honest and realistic with my son - not only about my situation, but about the world in general. These conversations are difficult with any child, but I would rather him hear it from me and generally speaking, I believe honesty builds an unbreakable bond."

Hailing from down south, B. Alexis has been incarcerated since age 17, serving a 30-year sentence for murder. Through soulful samples and live instrumentation, her forthcoming debut album 9th & Gasoline takes us on the journey of a fast, desperate, callous young Black girl trying to land firmly in the faith, principles, and morals she abandoned when her innocence was stripped away from her.

Look out for 9th & Gasoline out June 6, 2025.