Publisher Description
The followup to Prodigy’s critically acclaimed My Infamous Life, detailing the legal squabbles and hurdles endured following his prison sentence
In 2011 famed rapper Albert “Prodigy” Johnson released his memoir, My Infamous Life—his journey from his time as a member of legendary rap duo Mobb Deep to his three-and-a-half year prison sentence. However, the real story began once he was released.
As discussed in his previous memoir, the NYPD hip-hop task force played a major role in Prodigy’s arrest. Their presence remained, even following his time served. Prodigy didn’t help the cause, finding himself in a series of situations that were partly avoidable, partly inevitable. They say hindsight is 20/20, and The State vs. Albert “Prodigy” Johnson is full of retrospective tales.
Fans of Prodigy’s rap legacy will enjoy the stories his followup memoir details, but true-crime fans unfamiliar with his music will also be intrigued by what Prodigy has in store in this nonstop ride through life in the fast lane.
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About the Authors
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson (1974–2017), as one half of the hip-hop phenomenon Mobb Deep, sold millions of albums, performed throughout the world, and recorded with the elite of hip-hop, R&B, and rock with his signature style of hard-core, reality-based music. Born with the hereditary disease sickle-cell anemia, Prodigy battled pain his entire life and promoted the importance of a healthy diet, spiritual enrichment, and a positive, productive lifestyle.
Kathy Iandoli is a critically acclaimed journalist and author. Her work has appeared in publications such as Pitchfork, VICE, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and many others. She is also a professor of music business at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, New Jersey.