Meet The Cartel Hunters At War With New ZETA Drug Cartel- Mexico's Most Violent Organization
When people think of Mexican cartels, names like Sinaloa dominate the headlines. But hidden away in the vast deserts of Coahuila, a much darker, more violent history unfolded — the rise and brutal reign of the Zetas. In this special report, we travel to the front lines with Mexico's elite security forces who purged the Zetas from the region and continue to battle their successors, the Northeast Cartel.
From mass disappearances and brutal massacres to military-style cartel warfare, discover how Coahuila became one of the only states to rid itself of organized crime — and the lessons it holds for the rest of Mexico.
- Inside stories from cartel hunters
- The true origins of the Zetas
- Northeast Cartel's brutal rise
- How Coahuila beat back cartel control
- The future of cartel wars in Mexico
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Rikers Island To Rap Legend: How Rapper MAINO Went From GANGSTER & Prison Shot Caller To Rap Fame
In this powerful and raw episode, Johnny sits down with legendary New York rapper Maino, who opens up about his turbulent journey from the violent streets of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to becoming one of the most consistent voices in hip-hop.
Maino reflects on growing up during the crack epidemic, getting involved in crime at just 14, and doing a 10-year prison sentence for kidnapping and robbery. He talks about the brutal realities of Rikers Island, surviving four years in solitary confinement, and how he found redemption through music.
Discover how Maino went from the hole to the top of the charts, signing with Universal Music, releasing 15+ albums, and earning his own Maino Day in New York City.
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Surviving America's BLOODIEST Prison System: How A Virginia State Inmate Became A Stone-Cold KILLER
In this gripping, unfiltered interview, Banky Pound shares the raw truth about surviving 33 years in some of Virginia's most dangerous prisons. From witnessing murders on his first day to navigating the brutal inmate hierarchy and corrupt prison systems, Banky opens up about what it really takes to make it out alive.
Raised in Washington D.C. during the 70s and 80s, Banky fell into a life of armed robbery as a teenager. A botched robbery led to a devastating sentence: life plus 100+ years. What followed was decades of violence, betrayal, and survival behind bars — including building a prison hustle, dealing with systemic racism, and the emotional toll of incarceration.
Now free, Banky is using his story to uplift others and steer young people away from the same path. This is one of the wildest, most eye-opening prison stories ever told.
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How A Harlem Marijuana Kingpin Became The Most Iconic Weed Dealer In New York City: Shiest Bubz
From the gritty streets of Harlem to hip-hop tours and legal dispensaries — this is the untold story of Shiest Bubz, the underground legend who introduced high-grade haze to the East Coast and changed cannabis culture forever.
In this deep, raw, and unfiltered conversation, Shiest breaks down:
-Moving 400 lbs of weed a month out of his NYC apartment
-Working with Jamaican and Mexican cartels
-Turning Purple Haze into a cultural brand
-His come-up with Dipset & music industry moves
-Beating drug charges and transitioning into legal cannabis
-The racism and real politics behind legalization
-Why he’s still one of the few Black voices in a billion-dollar industry
Whether you're a hip-hop head, cannabis entrepreneur, or just love a wild true story, this one hits different
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East Coast BLOOD GANG Members Are Infiltrating 1% Biker Clubs: Bike Gang Leader SOSE Spills Secrets
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sose the Ghost takes us deep into the gritty realities of street and biker life. From growing up in the violent streets of the South Bronx as a Grape Street Crip to doing time on Rikers Island and eventually becoming a 1% outlaw biker with the Thug Riders MC — Sose shares it all.
He opens up about:
-Life-or-death moments in gang wars
-The power dynamics between Bloods and Crips in NYC
-His transformation from gangbanger to biker
-Inside stories on the Mongols, Hells Angels & MC culture
-His views on street violence, prison politics, drug dealing, and redemption
-The real impact of stop-and-frisk in NYC
-Bitcoin, evolution, and building the Demons Row platform
This is one of the realest interviews you’ll hear — straight from someone who lived it.
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