Meet the Black Man Who Was Fired From The CIA Over a Rap Song

Nationwide — Steve Gary Jones Jr. is a former African American employee from Maryland who worked for the CIA for more than a decade, but was allegedly fired over a rap song. Now, he is making waves with his explosive new tell-all memoir, Closed Letter: Racism in the CIA, which details his controversial firing from the Central Intelligence Agency. He also has a rap song called “Closed Letter” on all major streaming platforms that is more than just a creative project — it’s a bold exposé of systemic racism within one of the country’s most secretive institutions. He is now aiming to turn the story into a major motion picture or television series.

Jones, a native of Baltimore and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School, served in the CIA’s Security Protective Service for over a decade. On January 14, 2013, he filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint alleging discrimination and racial injustice. After a year of silence and inaction, he recorded a rap song highlighting the racism he experienced while working for the agency. The moment the CIA’s Office of Public Affairs was notified of the song, Jones was placed on nine months of administrative leave before being terminated in February 2014 by a board of his peers.

Despite the song being released a year after the EEOC complaint, the two matters were treated as separate incidents. Jones continued to fight through legal appeals, but his case was ultimately dismissed without his original concerns ever being addressed. His case is now officially documented in Westlaw. Notably, Jones would have qualified for a 20-year retirement in 2023 had he not been terminated.

Known online for his viral comedy sketches, television commercials, and stand-up clips featured on World Star Hip Hop between 2010 and 2015, Jones had been quietly juggling a federal career and comedic ambitions. His artistic alter ego, Stevieweevie, entertained millions while he served behind the scenes at the CIA. In 2024, Jones relocated to Dubai for nearly a year, where he penned his book, which was officially published on September 25, 2024.

“I was ignored like most Black people in the workplace,” says Jones. “My goal now is to turn this untold, extraordinary hip-hop-meets-intelligence story into something that can’t be silenced — a film or TV series that speaks truth to power.”

His book is available on Amazon.

The song is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

For media inquiries, speaking engagements, or film/TV collaboration opportunities, contact Steve Gary Jones Jr. directly at stevieweevie71@yahoo.com