The order came down, “Whack Jersey.” It was as unprecedented as it was insane. But from the New York side at the time it was expected. From all accounts Vittorio “Little Vic” Amuso and “Gaspipe” Casso were madmen. Power hungry and ready to murder anyone who they thought was standing in their way. Both paranoid and violent. Killing friends and ... [Continue Reading]
New Documentary on John Gotti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XCC0fEYGK4 Almost 16 years after his 2002 death due to complications caused by throat cancer, John Gotti remains a Mafia icon. From Growing Up Gotti in the mid 2000s to the upcoming John Travolta biopic to A&E’s Gotti: Godfather & Son docu-series, which premieres May 8 at the IFC Center in New ... [Continue Reading]
The Jimmy Rosemond Tapes
Jimmy Henchman aka Jimmy Rosemond is well known in hip-hop circles and in the streets. He was railroaded by the feds and convicted of running a cocaine empire. He is now housed in the federal Bureau of Prisons serving multiple life sentences but there are a lot of questions and inconsistencies concerning his case. Filmmaker Don Sikorski uncovers ... [Continue Reading]
New York Bloods Gang Boss Gets Life in Prison By David Amoruso
New York Bloods street gang leader Ronald Herron, also known as “Ra Diggs,” was sentenced to 12 terms of life in prison plus 105 years, yesterday. He was convicted last year, following a month-long jury trial, of all counts, including racketeering, murder, drug trafficking, and robbery. He is also guilty of his own downfall, bragging about his ... [Continue Reading]
Drugs, Guns, Hustle and Flow
Legendary figures of the drug game have been the province of myth and hearsay until the rise of hip-hop, where rappers name check weaponry by style and drug dealers by name. Cocaine or gangsta rap is crack era nostalgia taken to its extreme. A world where rappers relive in their videos the lives of their favorite street legend, celebrating their ... [Continue Reading]
Life and Times of a Chili Pimp
Ex-Chili pimp, ex-corrupt cop, ex-hustler, ex-drug dealer andNew York Citynative Michael “Mickman” Gourdine tells his story in Chili Pimpin inAtlantic Cityout on Strategic Media Books. His vivid tale is told in the first person and in Mickman’s unique style and voice. Mickman was featured in As Is Magazine and now you can read his story in this ... [Continue Reading]
