Alpo Martinez was once one of Harlem’s most notorious drug lords—rising to the top of the game in the 1980s alongside Rich Porter and Azie Faison. But when the empire crumbled, Alpo’s story took a turn that made him infamous for another reason: snitching. In this episode, we break down how Alpo went from kingpin to federal informant, the murders he admitted to, and how his cooperation with the feds changed his legacy forever. Was Alpo a hustler who played the game and lost, or the ultimate betrayer who sold out everyone around him to save himself? Tap in and decide for yourself.
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Alpo Martinez was once one of Harlem’s most notorious drug lords—rising to the top of the game in the 1980s alongside Rich Porter and Azie Faison. But when the empire crumbled, Alpo’s story took a turn that made him infamous for another reason: snitching. In this episode, we break down how Alpo went from kingpin to federal informant, the murders he admitted to, and how his cooperation with the feds changed his legacy forever. Was Alpo a hustler who played the game and lost, or the ultimate betra...