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Part 2: Pretty Tony on How He Invented a New Way to Cook Crack
Part 1: Pretty Tony on His Dad's Street Reputation: I Know He Killed People
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In a revealing conversation, Pretty Tony opens up about a life-changing moment at just 16 when he was shot during a heated neighborhood fight in Virginia Beach. Despite the violent encounter, Tony didn’t stray from his hustle. Needing to expand his drug operation, he sought a reliable source—a "plug"—to supply cocaine. Surprisingly, his search led him to New York’s Trump Towers, where, amidst an unfamiliar upscale crowd, he connected with a white dealer willing to provide cocaine by the ounce. Tony recalls the experience as unconventional for two young black men from Virginia navigating such a high-profile environment. After this initial deal, he returned home and found another supplier, though not without challenges—being duped with adulterated product shaped his understanding of the drug trade's risks. Tony’s story reflects the gritty realities behind the drug game and the unlikely paths players traverse.
