Deep Rooted: Gangsterdom Vol. I - 4117

James Beasley Jr. was born into a life of crime, with gangster roots running three generations deep in his family from Hunter's Point, the epicenter of San Francisco's black underworld. A hustler from the start, Beasley dove headfirst into the cocaine trade when crack cocaine emerged, making the drug both accessible and affordable to the oppressed masses. Determined to forge his own path, Beasley created a powerful crew called the B-Team to rival the A-Team, which had been established by other family members. He aspired to lead his own organization and quickly rose to become the most financially successful cocaine dealer in California during the 1980s. His story spans from the gritty floors of housing projects to the lavish suites of penthouses. It takes you from rundown drug dens and street wars to secret stash houses, million-dollar homes, the Grammys with the Jacksons, heavyweight championship fights, and the birth of Death Row Records. This is the untold and unforgettable tale of a true baller. Within these pages, you will see how Beasley transformed small amounts of cocaine into drug deals involving hundreds of kilos and millions of dollars. A businessman at his core, he was at the forefront of the real estate boom, acquiring several properties across California and Nevada. However, betrayed by outsiders and charged with federal conspiracy, Beasley was eventually sentenced to 30 years in prison along with other members of his crew. After spending a quarter-century behind bars, he decided to share his memoirs in the hope of saving lives by discouraging those who might consider a life of crime. The path he has traveled, marked by extreme integrity, was one meant to break men. James Beasley Jr. was born into a life of crime, with gangster roots running three generations deep in his family from Hunter's Point, the epicenter of San Francisco's black underworld. A hustler from the start, Beasley dove headfirst into the cocaine trade when crack cocaine emerged, making the drug both accessible and affordable to the oppressed masses. Determined to forge his own path, Beasley created a powerful crew called the B-Team to rival the A-Team, which had been established by other family members. He aspired to lead his own organization and quickly rose to become the most financially successful cocaine dealer in California during the 1980s. His story spans from the gritty floors of housing projects to the lavish suites of penthouses. It takes you from rundown drug dens and street wars to secret stash houses, million-dollar homes, the Grammys with the Jacksons, heavyweight championship fights, and the birth of Death Row Records. This is the untold and unforgettable tale of a true baller. Within these pages, you will see how Beasley transformed small amounts of cocaine into drug deals involving hundreds of kilos and millions of dollars. A businessman at his core, he was at the forefront of the real estate boom, acquiring several properties across California and Nevada. However, betrayed by outsiders and charged with federal conspiracy, Beasley was eventually sentenced to 30 years in prison along with other members of his crew. After spending a quarter-century behind bars, he decided to share his memoirs in the hope of saving lives by discouraging those who might consider a life of crime. The path he has traveled, marked by extreme integrity, was one meant to break men.
ASIN: B0DXV7YM2W
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Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Beasley Jr, Mr James|Beasley Jr, James
Binding: Paperback