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Lorenzo grew up during a time in St. Louis when poverty, degradation, hate, and crime were woven into the landscape of black ghettos. He decided early in life how he would survive: he would employ the laws of the jungle and demand respect. Lorenzo’s life was not unlike that of the multitude of young black males who were trapped in a bottomless pit, and who resorted to criminal behaviors in order to survive and obtain material possessions. At an early age he became locked into the criminal justice system. He became King of the Jungle.
In this video of St. Louis Gangster Lorenzo Petty he talks about witnessing the Pruitt-Igoe projects being built in downtown St. Louis. He also discusses the territory battles between rival downtown projects. Says his neighborhood was called "Zone 6" and states "that's when the gang banging started"
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty interview he talks about the unconditional love him and the rest of the Petty brothers, Sam and Joe, had for one another. He says he meet his best friend after a fight and speaks on St. Louis boxing legends Michael and Leon Spinks.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's interview he talks about his brother Joe Petty beef with a guy that was shooting at them on several occasions.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's interview he talks about time to he spent incarcerated since a juvenile. He has spent a total of 25+ years behind bars.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty’s interview he talks about his CNC market located at the corner of College and Carter Avenues in St. Louis, MO. He says now CNC stands for choices and consequences that one makes in life. And explains the difference between a rational and irrational choice. He was unaware of the gang usage of CNC by 62 crips. He believes it stemmed from numerous incidents at that intersection. His neighbor Jeff Vander Lou was also converted to gang territory, he remembers a time before all of that.
In this clip of Lorenzo Perry’s interview, he talks about his brother Samuel Petty forming the Black Liberators to fight for African Americans civil rights. Sam Petty began his revolutionary career after being incarcerated at an young age.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's interview he shares advice on how he improved himself by continuing to learn. He believes young people today will benefit by doing the same instead of reacting violently.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's interview he speaks on James Harold "Fat" Woods always being a kind-hearted person. Despite him being known as Pruitt-Igoe's Biggest Kingpin. He says wood took care of everyone in the Pruitt-Igoe Projects. He gave out thousands of dollars to residents for food, bills, clothes, etc.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty’s interview he speaks on a known rival of his, Dennis Haymon. He states the two of them “never had a problem”, instead it was a misunderstanding. Allegedly someone fired shots at Haymon and he assumed no one was capable of doing such, other than the Petty brothers. After years of feuding, the two were able to make amends and put the past behind them. Today they’re helping to lead the youth into a more positive direction.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's Interview he breaks down how the feds was able to charge Samuel Petty, Jerry Lewis-Bey and others in a federal indictment. He claims the feds allegedly used double jeopardy to convict Sam, despite him beating two previous cases.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's Interview he reflects on St. Louis night life in the 70's. He says his generation wasn't fighting too badly. So they were able to enjoy themselves at the most popular clubs and bars. He remembers being released from prison with nowhere to go and Jerry Brown Sr. helping him get back on his feet.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty Interview he addresses a statement made about him in a news article, stating "Lorenzo Petty is an evil dude." He denounces that comment and claims to be "the most free-hearted person".
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty's interview he talks about the beginning of the St. Louis evening whirl. He gives credit to the founder/editor for his great story telling.
In this clip of Lorenzo Petty interview he speaks on T.J Ruffin a being good fighter and a nice dresser. He believes the cause of him and his girlfriend's passing was because of his pride and feelings.
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