Infamy

Azie welcomes home his childhood friend and Harlem legend Richard "Rich" Porter, after a year stint in prison. Rich returns to find Harlem in the hands of Azie, while Alpo approaches the duo in hopes to get them to work with him out of town. Azie becomes a cultural legend in Harlem overnight, due to his love for cars, and community events he throws frequently. But amidst the love, jealous eyes take heed; and tests his love for the game. This is part three of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story.  Hosted, Written & Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges Executive Produced by Justin CohenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azie is growing his cocaine enterprise in the heart of Harlem, and is introduced to a new budding hustler named Alpo Martinez. Alpo isn't coming in to be one of his workers, he wants to become a boss, and studies the ins and outs of Azie's organization. After winning Azie's trust, they begin a friendship that will catapult both of their legacies in the streets. This is part two of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story.  Hosted, Written & Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Sound Design by Kerwin "Traekay" Jean-Georges Executive Produced by Justin Cohen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azie Faison's story is one of the most heralded and discussed in the lore of street culture history. As a young child who grew up in poverty, Azie is constantly reminded of his humble beginnings. Surrounded by the fast paced tempo of Harlem in the 70s & 80s, Azie sought out more, and the ones who had more, hustled to get it. This is part one of Azie's story, stay tuned for additional parts every Tuesday this season wherever you get your podcasts. This is his story.  Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-GeorgesExecutive Produced by Justin Cohen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ValTown Network has partnered with the legendary Urban One Podcast Network. We're heading uptown to Harlem, New York City, where we'll breakdown the story of Harlem legend Azie Faison. Stay tuned for this five-part series on how a young boy becomes one of Harlem's top street hustlers.  Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond   Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges Executive Produced by Justin CohenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-GeorgesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 MenaSound 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" ValmondExecutive Produced by Jonathan MenaSound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-GeorgesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freeway Rick Ross rose to become a cocaine kingpin during the height of Los Angeles’s 1980s crack epidemic. Once a promising tennis prodigy, his dream was cut short by limited literacy and lack of opportunity, and he redirected his talents to build one of the largest and most notorious drug organizations in history. 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.