Suga Free 1st Arrested @ 11, Joining the 357 Crips @ 12, upcoming The Resurrection

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In this exclusive interview, Bay Area legend Suga Free talks about being born and raised throughout California, noting that his family moved away from Compton to Pomona after he and his sister were struck by vehicles in separate weeks. From there he broke down the differences between each community, prior to conceding that the lifestyle inevitably stayed with him, as he was arrested early in his youth while joining the 357 Crips by the age of 12.

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Dude sounds super chill

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Suga Free on Uncle Being a Pimp, Taking Him Under His Wing at 17 (Part 2)

Suga Free spoke to VladTV about getting into pimping at 17 after losing his son and knowing that he was going to run with it. He explained that his uncle, who was a pimp, took Suga Free under his wing and spoke to him about pimping when he was just a kid. Suga Free went on to speak about pimps having to show restraint when it comes to sleeping with the women that work for him.

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Suga Free on the Role of Violence in Pimping (Part 3)

In this clip, Suga Free reflects on how his mom felt upon finding out that her son had become a pimp, to which he insinuated that she took it in stride by saying “it was the thing” at the time. He further mentioned how pimps could be considered heroes of their communities, as they were loved by many and that you’d “hate to see us leave the room.” From there, the conversation shifts towards the role that violence plays in pimping, as Suga Free notes that some women will test you to see what they can get away with. With that said, today he believes that under no circumstances should you ever hit a woman, making that point with emphasis by stating “that’s what your mind is for.”

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Suga Free on the Stress of Pimping, Never Had a "Regular" Girlfriend (Part 4)

In this clip, Suga Free spoke on the stress that's associated with the pimp profession. He broke down why a pimp can't have a "square" girlfriend and how he has the ability to spot a woman willing to prostitute. Suga Free also said throughout his years of pimping he was never busted because "pimps don't get busted for pimping, they get busted for mis-pimping." And Suga Free says his record is clear of any "mis-pimping."

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Suga Free - Hole in My Heart ft. Kokane - 1st single upcoming album The Resurrection

Suga Free - Hole in My Heart (feat. Kokane) 1st single of the new upcoming album The Resurrection

tracklist : https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpmbzwhB6X/

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Suga Free on Having 4 Kids by 4 of His Prostitutes, Why He Left Pimping (Part 5)

In this clip, Suga Free opened up about having children with four of the women he prostituted. He said that the key to maintaining the situation was understanding across the board, however, Suga Free detailed how one of his BM's would periodically run off with their kids and destroy his property. He talked about being a bad mental space while recording Smell My Finger as a result of his BM's actions.

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Suga Free: Men Will Pay Women Whether it's Legal or Not (Part 6)

Suga Free spoke to VladTV about walking away from his rap career when it was in full swing, and he added that he felt very powerful at the time. During the conversation, Suga Free also shared his thoughts on Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein, adding that you can't be disrespectful and expect women to go along with it. To hear more, including why Suga Free thinks prostitution should be legal, hit the clip.

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Pimpin' ain't easy, bruuther.

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Suga Free on How the Term "Human Trafficking" Changed Pimping Forever (Part 7)

In this clip, Suga Free talked about how pimping has changed as a result of the new legal classification of the crime now falling under "human trafficking." Suga Free said he knew it was time to step away from the game on account of that alone. Later, Suga Free spoke about reading Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines' novels while in jail and is reminded of saving someone from getting jumped at an Oakland Raiders game.

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In this exclusive interview, Bay Area legend Suga Free talks about being born and raised throughout California, noting that his family moved away from Compton to Pomona after he and his sister were struck by vehicles in separate weeks. From there he broke down the differences between each community, prior to conceding that the lifestyle inevitably stayed with him, as he was arrested early in his youth while joining the 357 Crips by the age of 12.

Once you have hung out on the streets enough, you can tell which people do what drugs. This guy defiantly did a lot of powder cocaine. He may seem chill, but this guy defiantly did cocaine for at least a decade.

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Suga Free on Coming Up with His Name in Prison: "Nothing Sweet About Me" (Part 8 )

In this clip, Suga Free talked about rapping since the age of 9 and recording his first record by 15. He recounted some of those who influenced him from LA early in the hip-hop game and how he came up with his name while in jail. Also, Suga Free touched on his past as a battle rapper and said he could still give guys work on that side of the hip-hop spectrum today if he was inclined. However, Suga Free said he loves making music that can be an outlet for those who can't say the things he says but who feel the exact same way.

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Suga Free on Watching Dr. Dre Make 'The Chronic', Meeting & Working with DJ Quik (Part 9)

Suga Free spoke to VladTV about buying studio time to record his music when he was a teenager, but not publicly releasing it and only giving it out to his family and friends. He went on to explain how he met DJ Quik, who gave him "Why You Bullsh*ttin'," which was originally meant for 2Pac. During the conversation, Suga Free detailed being in the studio while Dr. Dre was recording The Chronic, and he revealed that he sat silently and took everything in.

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Suga Free on Being One of the Only Real Pimps to Become a Rap Star (Part 10)

In this clip, Suga Free discussed his album Street Gospel and how people initially thought it was an actual gospel record. He also recounted his relationship with El and James DeBarge and how he is one of the only real pimps to make it in the rap game.

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Suga Free on Blueface's "Offbeat" Style Being Compared to Him (Part 11)

In this clip, Suga Free talked about the idea of rapping off beat and how rappers in 2019 are starting to pick up that style. For Suga Free, however, he doesn't think he raps off beat rather he is challenging his listeners rhythmically speaking. He talked about some of the comparisons to Blueface and even Kendrick Lamar. Suga Free also took the opportunity to praise Kendrick, saying he couldn't picture rap without him.