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My Infamous Life
- The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy
- Narrated by: Albert "Prodigy" Johnson
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
From one of the greatest rappers of all time, the memoir of a life cut short, a revealing look at the dark side of hip hop’s Golden Era....
In this often violent but always introspective memoir, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy tells his much anticipated story of struggle, survival, and hope down the mean streets of New York City. For the first time, he gives an intimate look at his family background, his battles with drugs, his life of crime, his relentless suffering with sickle-cell anemia, and much more. Recently released after serving three and a half years in state prison due to what many consider an unlawful arrest by a rumored secret NYPD hip hop task force, Prodigy is ready to talk about his life as one of rap’s greatest legends.
My Infamous Life is an unblinking account of Prodigy’s wild times with Mobb Deep, who, alongside rappers like Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, and Wu-Tang Clan, changed the musical landscape with their vivid portrayals of early ’90s street life. It is a firsthand chronicle of legendary rap feuds like the East Coast-West Coast rivalry; Prodigy’s beefs with Jay-Z, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, and Capone-N-Noreaga; and run-ins with prodigal hit makers and managers like Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, Chris Lighty, Irv Gotti, and Lyor Cohen.
Taking the listener behind the smoke-and-mirrors glamour of the hip hop world, so often seen as the only way out for those with few options, Prodigy lays down the truth about the intoxicating power of money, the meaning of true friendship and loyalty, and the ultimately redemptive power of self. This is the heartbreaking journey of a child born in privilege, his youth spent among music royalty like Diana Ross and Dizzy Gillespie, educated in private schools, until a family tragedy changed everything. Raised in the mayhem of the Queensbridge projects, Prodigy rose to the dizzying heights of fame and eventually fell into the darkness of a prison cell.
A truly candid memoir, part fearless confessional and part ode to the concrete jungles of New York City, from the front line of the last great moment in hip hop history.
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- leopold123
- 01-08-21
Required reading
A masterpiece. Seriously brilliant. Has changed and inspired my life. RIP King P QB until the end of time
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- Nongo Catty
- 04-01-20
Epic
Great insight to Prodigys life and he is also a good narrator. As a fan of his music I found a great listen.
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- Raphael de la Ghetto
- 21-02-20
Quite revealing
Not quite an exposé but certainly a deep dive into Queensbridge originating hip hop and the life and crimes of Albert Prodigy Johnson
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-20
Rest in peace Prodigy🥺
It was so good to listen to his progress, growth, pain, good times, bad times. He is one my idol🥺
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-21
Great.
Very good and interesting read. RIP to one of the most underrated kings of NY.
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- Beyondizm
- 19-10-19
funny
I listen to this in a week going to have to listen a gain so funny and open RIP
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- DecepticonVibez
- 27-10-22
One of my favourites
I’ve listened to this 3 times now. Well written and narrated. A proper ‘hood’ story mentioning some of the famous NY ghetto celebrities. If you’re into hood shit then this is a must. You don’t even need to be a Mobb Deep fan.
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- Spinolaola
- 24-06-20
good overall read
Enjoyed the book, although it seems like Prodigy was trapped in a vicious circle. I actually travelled to the places and experiences he faced. Also love the many encounters with different celebrities funny and sad stories. I didn't took anything away from this book sadly. But I enjoyed the stories
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- Haitham Salem
- 13-01-23
Rest In Power
I first auidable although there has been mixed reviews on whether some parts have been fabricated I enjoy it. Good to hear Prodigys voice R.I.P.
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- Luke Pope
- 18-08-19
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great story from start to finish a real eye opener , goes in detail about situations that happend prodigy is a real one . rip.
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