Streets and Scholars is a one of a kind podcast hosted by an ex-con who had been sentenced to over 15 years in prison in both the California Department of Corrections and the Federal BOP. He hails from Lynwood / Compton and represented the Cross Atlantic Piru gang, but now he is family man, husband, father and a podcast co-host. He is matched up with a co-host that grew up in the mean streets of Los Angeles, but managed to avoid prison, went on to graduate from the University of Southern California and became a professor. Welcome Frank ”FG” Thornton & Alex Alonso’s podcast, STREETS & SCHOLARS, where they discuss current street issues, provide hip-hop commentary, cover the latest criminal justice topics, and discuss how race and place impact our everyday experience. Tap in! Official Website: https://www.streetgangs.com/podcasting/streets-and-scholars-podcast/ Streets and Scholars podcast with Alex Alonso & F.G. Streets and Scholars is a one of a kind podcast hosted by an ex-con who had been sentenced to over 15 years in prison in both the California Department of Corrections and the Federal BOP. He hails from Lynwood / Compton and represented the Cross Atlantic Piru gang, but now he is family man, husband, father and a podcast co-host. He is matched up with a co-host that grew up in the mean streets of Los Angeles, but managed to avoid prison, went on to graduate from the University of Southern California and became a professor. Welcome Frank ”FG” Thornton & Alex Alonso’s podcast, STREETS & SCHOLARS, where they discuss current street issues, provide hip-hop commentary, cover the latest criminal justice topics, and discuss how race and place impact our everyday experience. Tap in! Official Website: https://www.streetgangs.com/podcasting/streets-and-scholars-podcast/ Jap5 update, Eric Holder in reception, Lil Meech with gun, Snoop on streaming, Tory Lanez denied (EP63) - Streets and Scholars

Episode 63

Jap5 update, Eric Holder in reception, Lil Meech with gun, Snoop on streaming, Tory Lanez denied (EP63)

In this episode 63 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss:

* Eric Holder is still in reception at Delano Prison

* update on Jap 5 from Hoover, he took a prison deal, will be released in 2026

* Lil Meech video caught with gun at airport in his luggage, he forgot. Did he talk too much

*Snoop Dog criticizes streaming and the lack money going to the artist

*Tory Lanez denied new trial, sentencing will occur June 13, three felonies and 2 gun enhancements could have him in prison for some time.

Complete order of the show:

- Eric Holder is still in reception in prison in Delano

- Update on Jap 5 from 107 Hoover *Jap 5 interview:

- TSA video clip of Lil Meech at airport with gun

- Snoop Dogg on streaming not paying enough money

- Tory Lanez motion was denied on May 9

- clip: Prosecutor Alexander Bott on the serious case

- Did Tory Lanez says "dance bitch"

- How much time will they sentence Tory Lanez to?

- Could Tory Lanez get the minimum sentence less than five years?

- Tory Lanez might have to pay restitution to Megan Thee Stallion

- Impact of prison sentence on Tory Lanez music career?

- Will Megan Thee Stallion show up for Tory Lanez sentencing?

* FIND us on INSTAGRAM

* Streets & Scholars: http://www.instagram.com/streets.and.scholars

* Alex Alonso: http://www.instagram.com/alexalonso101

* FG: https://www.instagram.com/fgeneral1/

FIND us on Youtube:

* Street TV: http://www.youtube.com/streetgangs

* Street TV Flix: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwof1NALLNj3owdHJTM4YVw

* FG Unleashed: https://www.youtube.com/c/FGUNLEASHED

* Alex Alonso: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexAlonso101

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* StreetGangs website: http://www.streetgangs.com

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