GATESVILLE, Texas – A woman known for her viral rap about San Antonio is about to be released from prison next week.
Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa, 35, is scheduled to be released on parole on July 15, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
Ochoa is the voice behind the catchy, untitled track that has become an unofficial anthem for San Antonio, featuring the memorable lyric “where we roll, where we roll.” This tune has gained millions of plays on social media, resonating with many locals.
She was convicted in 2016 of aggravated robbery and human trafficking of a minor, leading to a 16-year prison sentence. After serving several years, she became eligible for parole in 2023, with the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole approving her release in October 2025. The duration of her parole remains unclear.
Due to her conviction, Texas law mandates that Ochoa registers as a sex offender. Current records indicate she is participating in a sex offender education program.
While on parole, Ochoa must adhere to several rules, such as regularly reporting to her parole officer, following all laws, and avoiding people or places that could lead her into trouble. She is also prohibited from owning any weapons.
In a recent interview, Ochoa expressed her desire to take things slowly upon her release. “I think when I get out I just want to kind of like live for a second,” she said. She plans to spend some time in a safe, undisclosed location as she works to rebuild her life, including reconnecting with her son, who is now in his late teens.
“I would want him to know that I love him and I haven’t forgotten about him and that he has been my motivation,” Ochoa shared, reflecting on the decade she has spent in prison without contact with him.
In preparation for her transition, Ochoa has been studying to obtain her driver’s license and seeking employment, with plans to eventually return to San Antonio. “My really big, like, heart goal is to like really like put an awareness out there for like women who are in abusive relationships, stuck into prostitution, drugs and stuff like that,” she said, emphasizing her desire to help others who might be in similar situations.
Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 911 immediately. For support services, including the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, you can contact Family Violence Prevention Services at (210) 733-8810.
The Bexar County Family Justice Center also offers essential services and can be reached at (210) 631-0100.
If you suspect human trafficking is occurring, help is available. You can contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at (888) 373-7888 or text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733 for discreet support.
