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G.Dep on Growing Up in Harlem During Crack Era, Selling Drugs as a Teen (Part 1)

G. Dep recounts growing up in Harlem during the crack era, where selling drugs was a trend that attracted him with its cars, women, and money. He describes finding a gun as a child, which led to a police visit and his family's move, and notes that he made about $200 a day selling drugs as a teen without getting heavily involved. He also mentions that he didn't use drugs himself, only occasionally dabbling in mescaline in his early 20s.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Robinhood Stock Now Worth 15x from Its Lowest Point (Part 9)

Robinhood's stock drop in 2022 was driven by the reversal of three COVID-era tailwinds: zero interest rates, government stimulus checks, and closed entertainment venues, which had accelerated trading. The CEO argues that instead of just waiting for market conditions to improve, the company used that period to strengthen its core active trading business and diversify into retirement, high-yield products, and banking, positioning itself for future growth. He notes that while many companies that IPO'd around the same time remain below their IPO price, Robinhood's stock has since multiplied 15x from its lowest point.

Memo600 on Signing to Lil Durk's OTF Fresh Out of Prison (Part 5)

Memo600 recounts how he started rapping after being released from prison in 2016, initially not intending to pursue music until a cameraman encouraged him to capitalize on his viral online presence. He describes the rapid success of his early tracks like 'Expose Me' and 'Steppers,' which led to a signing deal with Lil Durk's OTF label, facilitated by D-Thang, who also signed his partner Just Blow. Memo600 emphasizes the importance of negotiating for money, chains, and studio time, and notes that he was earning $30,000 to $50,000 per month from shows and tours shortly after his release.

Poetik Flakko: I Drove 27 Hours from North Dakota to LA in 2022 to Join No Jumper (Part 9)

The internet can quickly identify suspects in hip-hop crimes, but it doesn't solve the underlying community issues, argues Poetik Flakko. He suggests that while vigilante justice might seem appealing, it leads to prison, and he illustrates this with the story of Clark Fredericks, who killed his childhood molester and still served years. Flakko also explains why he left No Jumper, citing the toxic fan base that harasses new hosts and outweighs the benefits for those without an established following.

Patriarca Mafia Soldier Vincent Marino Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

Vincent Marino, a former Patriarca crime family soldier, recounts his life of crime, including bank robberies and his involvement in the attempted murder of Frank Salemme, for which he was convicted despite claiming the FBI instigated the plot. He argues that the FBI manipulated events to protect informants like Whitey Bulger, and he criticizes the judge for enhancing his sentence based on a crime he was acquitted of. Marino also describes prison survival tactics, his work helping other inmates with legal motions, and his post-release life as an author and filmmaker.