80's Baby: When Crack Made Kings

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Set in the Bronx during the 1980s, the narrative explores the devastating impact of the crack cocaine epidemic, which transformed the area into a battleground of violence and crime. The story follows Hassan, a street-savvy student who rises to power in the drug trade, becoming a formidable figure among gangs. However, his reign is challenged by jealousy, rival factions, and law enforcement, highlighting the precarious nature of power and the destructive cycle of addiction and ambition.