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Dana Truppiana Mob Times

Dana Truppiana Mob Times

By: Dana Truppiana
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 Your source for history’s most infamous gangster’s life stories.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles-Biggie, P1

    Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles-Biggie, P1
    Jun 25 2025
    Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles - Biggie, Part 1 Christopher Wallace, known by his stage name Biggie Smalls or The Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in the rough neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Biggie was the only child of Voletta Wallace, a Jamaican immigrant and preschool teacher, and Selwyn George Latore, a welder and politician who left the family when Biggie was just two years old. Biggie's mother, Voletta, worked multiple jobs to provide for her son, instilling in him the importance of education and hard work. Despite her efforts, Biggie became involved in the local street scene. He attended the Roman Catholic Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School before transferring to George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, where future rappers Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes were also students. As a teenager, Biggie began dealing drugs, a decision that led to several run-ins with the law. He was arrested on weapons charges in 1989 and for a probation violation in 1990. In 1991, he spent nine months in jail for dealing crack cocaine. Despite his criminal activities, Biggie was developing his skills as a rapper. He gained attention in the local hip-hop scene with a demo tape that eventually reached the hands of Sean "Puffy" Combs, who was working at Uptown Records at the time. Impressed by Biggie's talent, Combs signed him to his newly formed label, Bad Boy Records, after leaving Uptown. Biggie's early career was marked by collaborations with friends and fellow artists. He formed the group Junior M.A.F.I.A. (Masters At Finding Intelligent Attitudes), which included childhood friends like Lil' Kim and Lil' Cease. The group played a significant role in Biggie's rise to fame, adding to the East Coast hip-hop scene's growing influence. In 1994, Biggie's debut album, "Ready to Die," was released on Bad Boy Records. The album was critically acclaimed and helped revitalize the East Coast rap scene, which had been overshadowed by West Coast artists. With hits like "Juicy," "Big Poppa," and "One More Chance," Biggie's vivid storytelling, lyrical prowess, and deep, commanding voice made him a standout figure in hip-hop. "Ready to Die" solidified Biggie's status as one of the leading artists in the genre, setting the stage for his enduring legacy as one of the greatest rappers of all time. ⏳𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 ⏳ 00:00 – Tupac or Biggie for ME? 04:05 – Christopher George Latore Wallas, the beginning 11:13 – Biggie’s criminal history 18:10 – Biggie as a tennager 21:28 – Junior M.A.F.I.A. 25:16 – Ollie 26:52 – Building Biggie’s musical career 30:17 – Sean “P. Diddy”, “Puff Daddy”, “Puffy” Combs 42:09 – More of the Music 🍁 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 🍁 🔔 For collaboration or promotion opportunities: Email: danatruppianamobtimes@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/danatruppiana Your source for the life and history of infamous gangsters ... and some other stuff, too. Your go-to resource for information on famous gangsters' lives and histories, as well as other things. 🎥𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒🎥 A full breakdown of the Tren De Aragua and a question for NY Government • A full breakdown of the Tren De Aragua and... Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 • Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangste... Carmine Persico - 'The Snake' played the biggest role in the first Gallo War - Part 1 • Carmine Persico - 'The Snake' played the ...
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    48 mins
  • Dana Truppiana & OC Shortz discuss creating the Commission

    Dana Truppiana & OC Shortz discuss creating the Commission
    Jun 18 2025

    Dana Truppiana & OC Shortz discuss creating the Commission See the video on OC Shortz’ channel here:

    • Did Lucky Luciano FAKE his OWN DEATH ?

    Visit OC Shortz channel here: / @ocshortz

    In an early morning interview, James Gladwish had a conversation with Dana Truppiana surrounding topics such as Lucky Luciano, the hit of Joe “The Boss” Masseria, the hit of Stefano Maranzano, and the building of the Commission.

    🍁 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 🍁

    🔔 For collaboration or promotion opportunities:

    Email: danatruppianamobtimes@gmail.com

    https://linktr.ee/danatruppiana

    Your source for the life and history of infamous gangsters ... and some other stuff, too. Your go-to resource for information on famous gangsters' lives and histories, as well as other things.

    🎥𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒🎥

    Big Ang Lonardo - My first informant! He may have flipped at the end, but he had a hell of a ride!

    • Big Ang Lonardo - My first informant! He m...

    Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1

    • Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangste...

    Carlo Gambino - The most requested deep dive series - Part 1

    • Carlo Gambino - The most requested deep di...

    Why I Despise Vito Genovese | Dana Truppiana

    • Why I Despise Vito Genovese | Dana Truppiana

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    25 mins
  • Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur

    Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur
    Jun 11 2025
    Before watching, watch Part 1 here: Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 • Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tup... Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur In a gripping five-part series, Dana Truppiana explores the individuals that are Tupac Shakur and Christopher “Biggie” Wallace, with 2 parts dedicated to each of these music legends and an episode dedicated to how the rift between their friendship ultimately played a huge part in each of their demise. Few figures personify the complex intersection of art, activism, and American social history as poignantly as Tupac Amaru Shakur (1971-1996). In just twenty-five years, Shakur produced a body of music, poetry, film, and public commentary that continues to reverberate through popular culture and politics. This report examines four interconnected dimensions of his life—childhood, education, musical career, and accomplishments—in order to illuminate both the man and the enduring mythos he inspired. Born Lesane Parish Crooks on 16 June 1971 in East Harlem, New York City, he was renamed Tupac Amaru Shakur a year later after the 18th-century Peruvian revolutionary Túpac Amaru II. Tupac’s Professional Debut with Digital Underground was as a dancer and roadie, quickly being promoted to feature verses (“Same Song”). Touring logistics, studio protocol, and stagecraft served as an informal graduate program in hip-hop performance. His Solo Breakthrough—2Pacalypse Now (1991) featured themes of police brutality (“Trapped”), teen pregnancy (“Brenda’s Got a Baby”), and systemic racism. Vice President Dan Quayle condemned the album after a Texas youth cited its lyrics in a murder defense, inadvertently boosting sales and spotlight. Sparse, funk-driven beats underscored by raw, journalistic storytelling. Me Against the World debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 while Shakur was incarcerated, making him the first artist to achieve that milestone from behind bars. Tupac balanced “thug life” bravado (“If I Die 2Nite”) with vulnerable introspection (“Dear Mama”), showcasing multifaceted masculinity rarely seen in rap at the time. His next album, Commercial Apex—All Eyez on Me (1996) came when Tupac was fresh out of prison on a $1.4 million bail posted by Death Row Records’ CEO Suge Knight. This is one of the first mainstream hip-hop double albums; certified Diamond (10 million U.S. units) in 2014. This album had a feeling of G-funk bounce, aggressive synthesizers, and layered vocal hooks (“California Love,” “How Do U Want It”). In Tupac’s Acting Career, he starred in movies such as Juice (1992), Poetic Justice (1993), Above the Rim (1994), Bullet (1996), and Gridlock’d (released 1997). Roger Ebert praised his “natural charisma” and “layered vulnerability,” hinting at untapped dramatic potential. Together with Mutulu Shakur and others, Tupac drafted a 26-point charter aimed at reducing violence among young Black men. He funded after-school arts programs, donated to charities like A Place Called Home in South-Central L.A., and financed funerals for victims of inner-city violence. In interviews and college panels, he challenged government policies on mass incarceration and welfare. ⏳𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 ⏳ 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – Recap of Part 1 02:53 – SA charges & Quad Studios incident 13:51 – Keisha Morris will always be “Mrs. Shakur” 18:23 – Robbery at Keisha’s apartment 20:33 – Who is Suge Knight? 34:39 – Tupac signs with Death Row Records 46:45 – The beef extends to the streets Tupac Links: Black Panther Party Poster to raise funds to release Panther 21 https://www.theguardian.com/artanddes... Song with Madonna and Tupac: • Madonna & 2Pac - I'd Rather Be Your Lover ... Ayanna Jackson recounts experience with Tupac: https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/30/tupac-... Tupac outside courthouse giving press conference: • Full Interview: Tupac Outside Courthouse, ... 🍁 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 🍁 🔔 For collaboration or promotion opportunities: Email: danatruppianamobtimes@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/danatruppiana Your source for the life and history of infamous gangsters ... and some other stuff, too. Your go-to resource for information on famous gangsters' lives and histories, as well as other things. 🎥𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒🎥 Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under the iron fist of Kazuo Taoka - Part 1 • Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the... The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hit American tabloids! OJ Simpson Part 1 • The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hi... Billy Donahue's murder ...
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    1 hr

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