25 with an izl, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

25 with an izl n.

[SE izl, i.e. the * notation next to the years of one’s sentence, denoting ‘life’]

(US) a prison sentence of 25 years to life.

1993		Snoop Doggy Dogg ‘Murder was the Case’ 🎵 25 with a izl, with nowhere to gizzo.
2000		Compton’s Most Wanted ‘Then U Gone’ 🎵 I could be facin’ 25 with a l.
2012		Rock Mecca ‘Razor’s Edge’ 🎵 Cuz once you get your 3rd k, that’s 25 with a l.