Was paid in full a true story?

Based on the true story of Azie Faison Jr., Alberto Martinez and Richard Porter. The trio controlled much of the drug trade in New York City in the 1980’s. The real life “Ace Boogie” made $100,000 a week selling cocaine.

What is the meaning of Alpo?

Acronym. Definition. ALPO. Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.

Did Jay Z make paid in full?

Paid in Full is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Charles Stone III….Paid in Full (2002 film)

Paid in Full
Produced by Damon Dash Jay-Z Brett Ratner Azie Faison Steve Rifkind
Starring Wood Harris Mekhi Phifer Cam’ron
Narrated by Wood Harris

Who is Rico in paid in full?

Rico is a criminal drug dealer and a character in the 2002 crime drama film Paid in Full. he was portrayed by rap singer Cam’ron.

What happened to Sonny paid in full?

While Ace is recovering, Mitch’s kid brother Sonny is kidnapped for ransom. Mitch reaches out to Ace who provides him with enough cocaine to pay Sonny’s ransom and allow Mitch and Rico to resume business.

Who is Alpo Martinez and what did he do?

Alpo Martinez. Alberto Geddis Martinez (Born June 8, 1966 in Harlem, New York City), better known as Alpo Martinez, is a former Puerto Rican-American drug dealer who is currently living under the witness protection program.

How did Alpo Martinez kill Big Head Gary?

Later on in DC, Martinez got word that Lil Gary, aka Big Head Gary, was gossiping about a large drug deal while in prison. Lil Gary was lured into a car and shot in the head with a revolver, killing him. Gary’s body defecated in the car and the smell was such that Alpo and Wayne found the nearest park to drop the body.

Why did Alpo choose to be an informant?

Upon being arrested & charged, Alpo faced the possibility of either the death penalty or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and hence he opted to become an informant and testified against members of his organization.