Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler

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Drawing on police wiretaps and interviews, this book reveals the untold narrative of how southeast Queens influenced the rap industry. It explores the lives of notorious drug dealers from the 1980s, such as Lorenzo "Fat Cat” Nichols and Kenneth "Supreme” McGriff, showcasing their impact on hip-hop culture. The story spans twenty-five years, intertwining the violent crack era with key events and figures in rap history, including Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, providing a unique insight into the roots of gangster culture within hip-hop.