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February 2, 2025 149 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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