Harlem CRACK LEGEND On Surviving The 80’s Crack Wars, Death Penalty Case & The Hardest FED TIME

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In this gripping interview, legendary Harlem gangster Lou Simms shares his untold story of survival in the brutal world of the 1980s crack epidemic. From running a multi-state drug empire to facing the death penalty, surviving 27 years in maximum security prison, and witnessing the transformation of Harlem, Lou holds nothing back. Lou explains how he got the name "Homicide Lou", the violent reality of federal prison, being a personal target of the U.S. Attorney General and much more. Go Support Lou! Lounge: https://www.instagram.com/harlemamor/ Book: https://neotextcorp.com/fact/once-upon-a-time-in-harlem/ This Episode Of The Connect Is #Sponsored By The Following: PRIZEPICKS! Download the app today and use code CONNECT to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CONNECT TRUE CLASSIC! Start the New Year off right with an upgraded wardrobe. Save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/connect! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 The Influence Drugs Had On Harlem 00:06:17 Growing Up in a Large Family 00:12:34 Early Hustling Days on the Block 00:18:42 Growing Up with Financial Struggles 00:24:43 Hustling and Loyalty to Family 00:30:56 Street Hustle and Conflict in the Bronx 00:34:11 Today's Sponsors 00:38:18 First Prison Stretch 00:44:27 The Economics of the Crack Era 00:50:00 Life in the Drug Game in Harlem 00:56:16 The Harlem Money Mentality 01:02:24 Opening the New Orleans Crack Market 01:08:18 Political Intrigue and Legal Challenges in High-Profile Case 01:15:03 Questionable Testimonies and Evidence 01:21:11 The Letter Incident and Jury Tampering 01:27:36 Scandals Involving Harlem Politicians 01:34:09 The Consequences of Lying to Authorities 01:41:07 Encounter at the Gym: Tensions Rising 01:47:08 Serving 35 Years: Life Lessons from a Regained Freedom 01:53:25 Navigating Youth and Violence in Modern Society 01:59:59 Coping with PTSD after Incarceration 02:05:29 Building Successful Business Partnerships in Harlem 02:11:42 Survival and Street Life: A Personal History 02:17:34 Reflections on Family and Regrets 02:23:49 Community Support and Giving Back