The Gangster Chronicles

We sit in with OG Big Mike and talk about his days with "The Convicts" and he reveals that they were almost the first group released on Death Row records. We then touch on Dr. Dre, Lord 3-2's influence and how he wound up serving a prison sentence that would put a major road block in his careers path, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...

In this episode we have a conversation with the homeboy "Melle Mel The Hood Professor" and discuss what the criteria of being a solid man is and where we may have went wrong. We then have an in depth conversation with Tobin Costin, the former CEO of Master P's No Limit Records. We discuss the early days of the iconic label and how P almost wound up on Big Beat/Atlantic records. Learn more about yo...

In this episode the GC crew discusses power and the people that will do anything to have it. We then head down South, the ATL to be exact and we tap in with the homie Big Gipp from Goodie Mob and talk about everything from the Feds infiltrating Hip Hop, to those that have sold their soul for the almighty dollar. The homie gets deep, so pay attention. On another note, we have some big plans over th...

"Once upon a time in the projects yo, I damn near had the wreck a hoe"- Ice Cube We sat down w/ Brooklyn's Maino to discuss everything from prison and his past transgressions to today's lack of hood leadership and much more. Make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thegangsterchroniclespodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

Digging through our catalog of conversations, we ran across a convo Steele had with former Priority Records exec Ron Spaulding. They discuss Jay-Z's start at Priority, NWA, Master P's rise in the game and how he was upset they missed out on Cash Money. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this EP we tap in with Athens Park's own "Mama Boo". We discuss her rise from rebellious teenage gangster who had difficulty reading to college graduate, entrepreneur and soon to be council woman. "Mama Boo" tells us why she isn't bitter at her Childs absentee father, what sparked the change in her life and offers a word of advice to young girls across the country. Learn more about your ad-choi...

In this special bonus episode we share a convo between Steele, James, Royal-T and Fomby from "On The Line" about Derek Chauvin prior to the actual verdict. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss the murderer Derek Chauvin and what this verdict means moving forward. We also discuss what WE can do to curve the violence in our communities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down with Chi-Town's "SpeedKnot Mobstas" and they kick the real about the past present and future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about the impending COVID vaccine travel requirements and discuss the impact that drugs and alcohol have had on our community with special guest host Doggie Diamonds. We also tap in with the homie Melle Mel to get his take on why you can find 40 ounces and cheap liquor in every hood but not in the suburbs Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....

In this episode we have UFC fighter Max "Pain" Griffin and major Compton figure "BG Bop" on the concrete couch. We discuss some of BG Bop's untold "hood rescues", and his fathers life as a Black Panther. We then talk to Max Pain about his recent fight in which he knocked his opponents ear off (literally lol) and how he found his path from problem child to UFC rising star. Learn more about your ad-...

In this final installment of our 100th Episode Brooklyn’s Doggie Diamonds comes through to celebrate the GC milestone Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On part 2 of our 100th episode we have Mr. controversy himself Glasses Malone pull up, along with his co-host Peter Bas from No Ceilings podcast. Glasses takes over the interview and him and James discuss “Prison Bandits” and we find out from MC Eiht why the movie Menace 2 Society didn’t actually name gangs. JJ Fomby from On The Line podcast also jumps in to reveal Steele’s former life as a hustle...

It is our 100th episode and we celebrated by doing something special for the listeners! During this episode we had Inglewood Spud pull up where he spoke about his time in jail and found the good and bad in his situation. He talks about how he has released countless books during his prison stint and taught over 1000 prisoners to read. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

We sit down with Mr. Criminal and discuss his ascension from underground rapper, to million selling artist to International star.  We discuss how he linked up with Wil Smith, his bubbling movie career and how he deals with the hood politics as a rising superstar Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royal-T, the ceo of Low Profile records, who’s company has sold millions of records breaks down misunderstandings that he had with former artist Lil Rob, he also shares how he got started in the Southern California swap meets and why some artist should be more appreciative of CEO’s who start their career which sparks a debate with him and MC Eiht you must hear! Learn more about your ad-choices at...

We had the chance to catch up with the homies T-Mo, Big Gipp, Kujo and Cee-Lo Green otherwise known as "The Goodie Mob". We chopped it up about their start in the game, how they came up together, their extra-curricular activities, and discussed some good ol' fashioned gangsterism. We also went in depth with Kujo about the accident that cost him part of his leg and how it gave him a new perspective...

In September 2011 a jury found Charles Gerron guilty of pulling out a gun at a party, firing it into a crowd of teenagers and killing Ne'Keisha Hodges-Hawkins. On top of this tragedy, for more than 5 years, no one was arrested for Ne'keisha's death, despite 150 teenagers witnessing the incident. This is the tale of a father who refused to let his daughter be denied justice. On this episode you wil...

This episode we have special guest Pistol Pete repping for the Terror Squad where he spoke about his experience working in the industry, trauma and anxiety from prison, modern day racism, the late great Big Pun and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Gangster Chronicles we conversate with LA music mogul Eugene Henley also known as Big U. We discuss his non-profit "Developing Options" that does everything from facilitate activities for children to assist in finding jobs for the unemployed. We also discuss how he became involved in the music industry through his relationship with Kurupt and how he helped to shape the late Nips...

On this episode we examine the stigma of therapy in the Black and Hispanic community and examine some of the reasons why we choose to remain silent about some of our mental issues. We touch on abuse and how we as wounded individuals tend to transfer pain to others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we have music veteran Stan Sheppard who has managed everyone from Battlecat and DJ Quik, to Suga Free and the late great Mausberg. He discusses the robbery, deception and murder involved in urban music, We also touch on his relationship with Harry-O, his business dealings with Suge Knight and the Satanism that runs rampant in rap music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

We discuss former President Trump passing out Presidential pardons, touch on scammers and tell you why health is true wealth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tap in w/ the homie, entertainer/actor TQ. We discuss his time with Cash Money records and how the labels C.E.O, Bryan "Birdman" Williams reputation of cheating the artist on the label was real. He also talks about R&B singer R-Kelly's strange ways and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak w/ Dallas/ Ft. Worth activist-comedian Charleston "Blue" White and Politician Jesse Taylor. We discuss youth in the prison system, Is prison really effective? Then we touch on prison rape, Charleston and rapper "Sauce Waka's" situation, snitchin and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...