Episode Details

From the streets of the South Bronx to running one of the busiest weed operations in New York City — this is the story of Angel Diaz, aka Julito.

In this raw and unfiltered interview, Julito breaks down how he was raised in the drug game, watching his mother move heroin and cocaine before stepping into the streets himself at just 12 years old. From selling crack and flipping weed to building a massive distribution network moving pounds daily, he shares how loyalty, hustle, and survival shaped his rise.

But the game comes with a price.

Julito opens up about violence, betrayal, federal indictments, and the moment everything came crashing down due to snitches and internal conflict. After years behind bars, he reflects on the truth most don’t talk about:

There’s no glory in the street life.

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00:00 Intro: Meet Julito – Bronx Weed Kingpin

01:53 Puerto Rican Roots & Family in the South Bronx

03:56 Julito's Upbringing & Family's Criminal Past

10:05 Early Hustles: Family Drug Business

16:39 Growing Up Surrounded by Drugs & Violence

21:15 This Episode Is Sponsored By Lucy

22:40 Weed, Heroin, Crack: Bronx Drug Culture Breakdown

30:00 This Episode Is Sponsored By Shopify and Betterhelp

32:38 Julito's First Steps as a Young Hustler

36:19 The Weed Block Corner Sales

41:52 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cash App

43:16 From Corners To Big Business

48:45 Clientele, Profits & Outwitting the Law

55:40 Moving Up: Gaining Trust and Becoming the Boss

01:12:01 Running the Block & Dealing with Competition

01:23:50 Weed Droughts, Strains, and Evolving Drug Game

01:31:07 The Rise of Sour Diesel and High-End Weed

01:36:01 Block Politics & Rivalries in the Bronx

01:43:43 Violence, Betrayal, and the Feds Closing In

01:54:41 The Murder, the Snitch, and the Downfall

02:07:38 Feds Build Their Case & Block Goes Down

02:18:27 Prison, Reflecting on the Game & Life Lessons

02:20:19 Life After Prison & Final Thoughts

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