Miami Prison Holds "Inmate Idol"

03/02/2010 00:29

Metro West Detention Center in Miami-Dade held its 2nd annual Inmate Idol Contest Saturday, pitting convicted felons and inmates awaiting trial against each other in a singing and rapping battle. The contest not only showcases the inmates' talents but also boosts their morale.

Corrections officers served as judges as orange jumpsuit-clad inmates sang about religion, domestic violence and love.

For the second year in a row, Andrew Cashmere, 38, took the first place. He performed a religious reggae rap. Cashmere is now awaiting trial on gun-related charges.

"When I see the crowd, my mind goes crazy," Cashmere told the Miami Herald. "You gotta pull my cord. You gotta put a lock on my mouth. I can't stop."

The first runner up was Cortez Atkins, 32. He rapped about treating women well. Atkins is awaiting trial on drug, alcohol and domestic-violence charges.

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