Infamy

Stanley "Tookie" Williams became a force in South Central through his sheer strength and natural leadership skills. His growing popularity brought him to the table of Raymond Washington, Founder of The Crips, where an alliance between the West and Eastside of South Central, created one of the most notorious and infamous gangs of all time. Tookie's journey from gangster to Nobel Peace Prize winner, continues to spark debates on who he truly was during his turbulent life. This is his story.
Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Justin Cohen
Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges
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As a young boy, Felix Mitchell knew poverty wasn't his way to go. Wanting more for himself and at any cost, Felix placed himself in many dangerous situations to achieve wealth and stardom. His reign in Oakland's underworld created a legacy of young dealers who were learning to do better, but chose the other way. A larger than life figure, Felix's impact on Oakland will never be forgotten.
This is his story.

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By the age of 24, Brian "Waterhead Bo" Bennett ran one of the largest cocaine operations in the United States. A fateful interaction with a member of the Cali Cartel, changed the course of history. Bo's reign as Los Angeles' premier cocaine wholesaler, propelled him to the top of the underworld. This is his story.

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Largely recognized as one of the biggest drug traffickers in Los Angeles history, Jemeker Thompson's story is one for the books. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, she vowed to never live in poverty. True to that promise, Jemeker developed a relentless mindset, determined to get what she wanted, on her own terms. This is her story.

Hosted, Written and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-GeorgesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the leader of the Santana Blocc Crips brought street wealth to the set and earned him popularity among rival gangs. His mysterious death remains one of the most talked about endings in the history of Compton’s most notorious figures. This is his story.

Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond
Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena
Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-GeorgesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.