Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue has been released from prison and said he has changed his name and written a book.

Baby Blue was sentenced to 20 months in prison last February. He pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In October 2020, he was accused of filing fake loan applications to receive money meant for small businesses. That was part of the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Baby Blue obtained more than $24 million from the scam. One year after telling his friends and family farewell during a party at Prime 112 in Miami, he’s been released from Orlando’s Coleman Prison. He said his early release was due to the First Step Act.

Blue reunited with Spectacular and Pleasure P outside of the prison. Blue announced he’s a changed man because of the experience.

“I met a lot of real niggas in the feds,” he said. “A lot of good street niggas doing time in this fucked up system just for hustling and getting money to support they families. Anybody out there that got a loved one behind them walls, make sure y’all show love. Y’all all they got and that commissary expensive than a bitch!”

He continued: “I appreciate all the love and support from my family, friends and fans! New album dropping soon! Wrote a book too! Might call that bitch "How to Hustle" or "Blue Magic." Officially changing my name to Bigg Money Blue! Shout-out to my niggas at Coleman Prison! I’m bout to get back to the money! Let’s Go!”