In this full-length interview, Brian “Peanut” Brown talks about his childhood, which included his father being a known street figure in Detroit. Brian explained that his uncle Terry was a famous basketball player in the city, and Brian added that he could’ve made it in the NBA before he got married and moved back to Detroit. From there, Brian spoke about Terry linking up with Brian’s dad and another uncle, who were active in the streets. Brian explained that his uncle Terry had a lot of talks with him about navigating the streets while he was growing up, which he said was different from his relationship with his father. Brian spoke about how his father would charge him an “ounce an hour” while also telling him to stay out of the streets.
Elsewhere in the interview, Brian talks about falling out with his uncle when he was in the streets, and Brian explains that his uncle gave him a heroin connect. He added that his uncle stole it, thinking it was cocaine, and tried to sell it as such. From there, Cavario spoke about how dangerous a mistake like that could be, and Brian spoke about what went through his mind when he found out. When he went looking for his uncle, Brian revealed it was his grandmother that redirected him, and he added that he didn’t see his uncle for 7 months after that. From there, Brian revealed that his uncle had been addicted to heroin for years, and he questioned if it stemmed from that incident.
Lastly, the former drug lord turned owner of BMB records talks about wrestling with his demons and polygamy before addressing the details of the federal investigation that led to the discovery of drugs and almost landed him back behind bars.
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Interview by: Cavario
