San Antonio Viral Song Creator Speaks From Prison About Redemption

From Viral Fame to Prison Cell

The catchy hook "where we roll, where we roll" has echoed through San Antonio for months, becoming the city's unofficial anthem across social media platforms. But few knew the woman behind the earworm was speaking from behind bars. Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa, the provocative creator of the viral track, recently sat down for an exclusive interview from the Hilltop Unit in Gatesville, Texas .

Ochoa was convicted in 2016 on charges of aggravated robbery and human trafficking of a minor, receiving a 16-year prison sentence . The song that would later captivate San Antonio was recorded around 2015 while she was on the run in Arizona, born from boredom and homesickness for her city . "I didn't know that it was going to be a big thing," she said, noting the track has garnered about half a million views on YouTube alone .

A Decade of Consequences

Ochoa admitted to stealing from clients while working as a prostitute and described the aggravated robbery charge as involving a man who hired her for sex but didn't pay, leading to violence and theft . The human trafficking charge stemmed from introducing other women to prostitution, with Ochoa saying she would "flash my money" to entice them into the lifestyle .

"It started off a ratchet thing, let's just be real," Ochoa admitted. "I was ratchet, I know that, you know, I'm aware" . Despite her past, prison guards report Ochoa has maintained good behavior, painting murals and participating in various prison activities .

Planning for Redemption

After a decade of incarceration, Ochoa is set for parole as early as June 2026 . Due to her human trafficking conviction, she must register as a sex offender and is currently enrolled in a sex offender education program . Her immediate goals are deeply personal: "I just want to kind of like live for a second. I want to try to reconcile with my son, with my family," she said, noting she hasn't had contact with her now-teenage son during her imprisonment .

"I want to take accountability and responsibility. I have a son, and I owe him that much, and to my victims as well," she emphasized . Ochoa told reporters she wants to return to San Antonio and "put an awareness out there" for women trapped in abusive situations . Her viral moment has become an unexpected platform for a second chance narrative, transforming a decade-old moment of boredom into a story about accountability, family reconciliation, and using newfound attention to help others escape the cycle that once trapped her.