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Streets and Scholars

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Streets and Scholars is a one of a kind podcast hosted by Alex A. Alonso who grew up in the mean streets of Los Angeles, but managed to avoid all the ghetto trappings of crime and punishment, and went on to graduate from the University of Southern California and became a professor. Welcome to the STREETS & SCHOLARS, where discussions of current street and prison issues, hip-hop commentary, the latest criminal justice news, plus and analysis of how race and place impact our everyday experience. Tap in!

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  1. Madd Ronald back home in Los Angeles after facing 20 years on a RICO case

    Episode 86 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso he has guest Madd Ronald (Ronald Chatman) after being back home in Los Angeles after facing 20 years on a RICO case in Georgia with gang allegations. TIMECODES 00:00:00 - Street & Scholars Episode 86 00:01:55 - When the Georgia GBI arrested Madd...

  2. Jayo Felony responds to the fake Luce Cannon's claim that he smacked him

    Episode 85 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso he has guest Jayo Felony, San Diego's most successful rapper to date. He just came of the Kings of the West Tour with Snoopy Dogg, Xzibit, E-40, Bone Thugs and others, but he wanted to talk about the Fake Luce Cannon making a false claim that he...

  3. Luce Cannon's twin brother reveals that the Big U / Nipsey Hussle phone call NEVER occurred (EP84)

    Episode 84 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso and guest Jermaine Williams discuss his twin brother Termaine Williams (aka the fake Luce Cannon) about some extreme comments he made in a recent No Jumper interview. Jermaine comes forward to admit that his brother is lying about everything that…

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  4. Luce Cannon's Mistress exposed by estranged Wife, Jasmine "Gigi" Adams (EP83)

    Episode 83 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso and guest host Jasmine "Gigi" Adams. Her estranged husband, Termaine "Luce Cannon" Williams has been smearing his wife through a variety of recent interviews. He has even went as far to say he does not know his wife or was ever married to Gigi....

  5. Slim 400 & PnB Rock update, Tory Lanez actual prison time & Duane "Keefe De" Davis indicted with Jamahl Kersey (SAS82)

    Episode 82 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso and guest host Jamahl Kersey a criminal defense attorney from San Diego. Jamahl Kersey and Alex Alonso discuss Tory Lanez final sentence from the CDCR. He is scheduled to be released from prison in September 2029. They also discuss the recent...

  6. Munchie B from Inglewood; Tory Lanez in prison, Geechi Gotti on Remy Ma and Drakeo beef (EP81)

    Episode 81 of Streets & Scholars with host Alex Alonso and guest Munchie B discuss: Tory Lanez going to prison Nipsey Hussle new documentary The Drakeo beef and much more FIND us on INSTAGRAM * Streets & Scholars: http://www.instagram.com/streets.and.scholars * Alex Alonso:...

  7. Sonny Boy from Burbank, city with first Gang Injunction (EP80)

    Episode 80 of Streets & Scholars with host Alex Alonso and guest Sonny Boy from Burbank (Barrio Elmwood Rifa aka Burbank Elmwood Rifa) In this episode we talk about: -moving to mostly White Burbank in the 1970s -going to prison -his health and dealing with rhematoid arthritis -his falling out…

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  8. Charles "Bear" Spratley, working movie Colors, Hat Gang to East Coast Crips, creating B.A.B.Y (EP79)

    Episode 79 of Streets & Scholars with host Alex Alonso and guest Charles "Bear" Spratley discuss the following: Have first kid while in Youth Authority, joining Hat Gang Crip in Watts before jumping to 89 East Coast Crips, working on the movie Colors, with T. Rodgers, Don Cheadle and Glenn…

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  9. Did O.J. Simpson really murder Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman? Conversation with Chris Todd (EP78)

    Alex Alonso and author, investigative journalist Chris Todd discuss the 1994 double murder case of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. O.J. Simpson was acquitted of these murders in October of 1995, but according to Chris Todd, there is more to the double homicide beyond the official version by the...

  10. He says he had nothing to do with S-Bone's death in Sacramento with 600 (EP77)

    Episode 77 of Streets & Scholars we have guest co-host 600 (Christopher Lovejoy) the former manager of Crip Mac and your favorite heavyweight boxer. On the following: -Boxing professionally -Managing Crip Mac -Crip Mac breaching on contract -Recent death of S-Bone And much more. FIND us on...

  11. Can a Crip gang member be gay? with ODM Slim (EP76)

    Episode 76 of Streets & Scholars we have guest co-host ODM Slim discussing the following: recent interview on No Jumper of openly gay gang member claiming Hoover Crips in Dallas, Texas. Are Los Angeles based content creators look to be on a collision course with themselves. Is it entertainment or…

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  12. Jury leaned GUILTY for YNW Melly, historic cemetery closes, and Cardi assaults a fan (EP75)

    Episode 75 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: This weird breed of liars that claim they are from Los Angeles going on internet platforms that blatantly lie about their gang affiliation and their accolades. Historic cemetery, Lincoln Park Memorial in Carson…

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  13. Carlee "Hussle" Russell confesses, next move for YNW Melly, and Tupac's $1 million ring

    Episode 74 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: Carlee "Hussle" Russell confesses that she was never abducted and that she never say a baby on the interstate. YNW Melly have another trial Varrio Quiet Village in El Monte under federal indictments Tupac Shakur…

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  14. Tupac Shakur homicide investigation is getting renewed and did Carlee Russell really get abducted?

    Episode 73 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: Professor asks "why are so many rappers dying? https://news.yahoo.com/hip-hop-health-why-many-122254260.html 2.Three Gang members pled guilty in federal court for the 2022 killing off duty LAPD officer Arroyos.…

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  15. Keke Palmer, Charles Manson follower, and is a "Safety Valve" snitching? (EP72)

    Episode 72 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: 1.Answering the question? Do a video on Barima “Bleu Davinci” McKnight and J Diggs touching on what a “safety valve” means in the federal system. Back in 2008 Bleu Davinci was sentenced to 5 years 4 months in…

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  16. Philadelphia mass shooting, Ice-T on current HipHop & India Arie against the twerking (EP71)

    Episode 71 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: 1. Indie Irie criticizes Megan the Stallion and Janelle Monet for twerking during a performance during the Essence festival. 2. KRS One and Ice-T slam the current state of Hip-Hop and wonder why so many rappers that...

  17. Outta Control cops and murder charges dropped against Carlishia Hood and 14-year old son (EP70)

    Episode 70 of Streets & Scholars with F.G. and Alex Alonso discuss the following: 1. Three San Antonio Cops charged with murder in the shooting of a mentally ill woman. The three charged are Sgt. Alfred Flores, Nathaniel Villalobos and Eleazer Alejandro in the murder of Melissa Perez. Chief…

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  18. YNW Melly trial, Lil Boosie granted bail, Ja Morant suspended for 15 games, and Casanova was assaulted in jail (EP69)

    Episode 69 of Streets & Scholars: Attending the funeral of Stanley Pitts (01:11 ) Mexican Mafia member Braulio "Babo" Castellanos (11:00)has died (1958 - 2023) a month after being released from prison on compassionate concerns. He was Florence 13 member that was serving a life sentence for a 1988...

  19. Big Wy service, Boosie arrested, Brinks employee charged, YNW Melly trial (EP68)

    In this episode 68 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss the following: 00:30 - F.G. attends the Hub City Rider event 08:10 - Wytony "Big Wy" viewing and service scheduled 09:45 - Listening to old music formats, vinyl, tapes and CDs 13:34 - Randy Cox is...

  20. Big Wy, Varrio Wilmas charged again, YNW Melly trial, Fake Paperwork, Tory Lanez & Travis Rudolph acquitted

    In this episode 67 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss the following: *Fact check: In a previous episode, Pras was mentioned as in custody. Apparently the FEDS did not remand him after his guilty verdicts. He was seen at The Roots events with Lauren Hill....

  21. Remembering Wytony "Big Wy" Dillon, from The Relativez and Cali Swag Producer

    In this Bonus episode of Streets & Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso discuss Wytony Dillon, also known as Big Wy, one-half of the influential West Coast rap duo The Relativez, has died from health related complications. He grew up in Inglewood and was out the Crenshaw Mafias. He…

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  22. RIP to Stanley Pitts & Westside Tone, Oath Keeper gets 18-years, will Travis Rudolph get acquitted (EP66)

    In this episode 66 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss the following: -recent passing of Stanley Pitts from Lueders Park Piru, Bug Wy from Crenshaw Mafia and Westside Tone from Rollin 20s Bloods -Jan 6 Capitol Riots, defendant Stewart Rhodes was sentenced...

  23. XXXTentacion’s killer will be released, Banko Brown’s family speaks out & prosecutors want stiff sentence for Tory Lanez (EP65)

    In this episode 65 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss the following: 00:30 - Lakers and Lebron James get swept 08:29 - Jay-Z and Beyonce purchase the most expensive house in California history, a $200 million estate. 14:58 - China "Banko" Brown's father...

  24. Shoplifter gunned down, YNW Melly trial and Ja Morant got the gang talking (EP64)

    In this episode 64 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: *Former Deputy, Victor Hill, from Clayton County Georgia turned himself into the federal prison to serve his 18 month sentence for abusing inmates. *YNW Melly trial is in the jury selection phase,...

  25. 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...

  26. 100 Greatest Westcoast Rap Songs, How Many Genders? Pras is going to Prison and Graffiti shooting (EP62)

    In this episode 62 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1. Cain Valesquez update, back in court in May 2023 and Harry Goularte waived his right to speedy trial. 2. The two survivors from the Mexico cartel incident gave Anderson Cooper interview. Latavia...

  27. Torrance cops charged, Praz in trouble for election manipulation, MS-13 gang member kills Uber driver (EP61)

    In this episode 61 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: - Can we do a sit down between F.G. and James "Mob James" McDonald? What would be needed to pull that off? - We lost another iconic Black entertainer to accidental fentanyl over dose. A report...

  28. School teacher rightfully defended herself and was BTB Savage actually trying to rob? (EP60)

    In this episode 60 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: *Reggie Wright Jr. claims that Alex Alonso likes to socialize with know rats, referring to BJ aka Nino Capaccino, Boskoe100 and Michael “Harry O” Harris. But did any of these guys actually inform? *...

  29. BTB shooter arrested and Granny caught selling fentanyl (EP 59)

    In this episode 59 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * Why Eric Holder has a parole eligibility date of 2039. Turns out that Holder is eligbile for the Elderly Parole program. The individual is eligible for a parole hearing under the Elderly Parole...

  30. Eric Holder release date in 16 years, Tekashi69 attackers arrested & BTB Savage talked too much (EP58)

    In this episode 58 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * Eric Holder was sentenced to 60 years for killing Nipsey Hussle. We had calculated his eligibility date 2070, 85 percent of the 60 year sentence, but according to the CDC, Holder is eligible for...

  31. Lord Jamar calls Tekashi 69 assault fake and is Suge Knight getting released? (EP57)

    In this episode 57 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * Our response to Lord Jamar calling the Tekashi 69 assault in Florida fake. * Man was just stabbed to death in Pelican Bay State Prison...

  32. Tekashi 69 was brutally assaulted and gang member bonded out 31 times (EP56)

    In this episode 56 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: - (00:04:08) Would Alex Alonso ever join the original Gangster Chronicles cast? - (00:09:30) Trump supporting Oath Keepers found guilty for January 6 Capital Riot offenses -(00:18:07) Gang member…

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  33. Tory Lanez next court, East Wilmas indicted & Gulf drug cartel members arrested in Mexico (EP55)

    In this episode 55 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso with guest host Spider Loc sitting in for FG they discuss: - The US government has arrested over 1,000 persons related to the Jan 6 Capital Riots. - Rapper Tory Lanez will try to get bail by the court during his...

  34. Life in prison can be spontaneously violent | Streets & Scholars (EP54)

    In this episode 54 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: - 05:01 - The family of Shanquella Robinson still wants answers for the fight that killed her while on vacation in Mexico with friends. - 08:52 - Mitchy Slick's song, "Won't Stop Being a Blood"...

  35. Female off duty cop retires would-be thief and a Six Owe get 60 years for Nipsey Hussle’s murder | Streets & Scholars (EP53)

    In this episode 53 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso with guest host Spider Loc sitting in for FG they discuss: - 00:59 : Guest host Spider Loc is in the Streets & Scholars house - 01:27 : Instagram is snatching people's account for perceived account violations....

  36. Greatest Superbowl, Colorado gang member gets 60 years, XXXtentacion defendant snitches | Streets & Scholars (EP52)

    In this episode 52 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: (00:30) was the recent Superbowl one of the greatest and competative ever, being tied at 35 in the fourth quarter and great battle between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. (00:14:20) is the black...

  37. Councilwoman gets hit, 3 rappers disappear & the greatest basketball player | Streets & Scholars (EP51)

    In this episode 51 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1. LeBron James becomes the all time scoring champion in the NBA and surpasses Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Who is the greatest basketball player of all times. 2. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was…

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  38. Superbowl brotha verse brotha, Tyre Nichols killed by police gang, and DJ Mustard getting divorced (EP50)

    In this episode 50 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: - The Philadelphia Eagles did win a Superbowl in recent years, Superbowl LII - Historic Superbowl from Doug Williams in 1998, to Patrick Mahomes verse Jalen Hurts. Has the NFL racially discriminated...

  39. Cowboys choke, they forgot Shanquella, killing at Victorville prison and $50 million for Keenan Anderson’s family | Streets & Scholars (EP49)

    In this episode 49 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: - (00:15) FG's Dallas Cowboys choked in the playoffs ending their season. Its been damn near 30 years since they won a title. - (05:59) How does FG feel about the Cowboys after the racist photo from...

  40. LA County Jail’s High Power and Tory Lanez, Dre sues politician, and robber gets killed during robbery | Streets & Scholars (EP48)

    In this episode 48 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * In episode 48 we discussed Tory Lanez being incarcerated in the Los Angeles County jail after his conviction of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Celebrities such as Tory are held in the "High Power"...

  41. David Kenner is with Tory Lanez, Young Thug’s trial and officers fired for sexual misconduct | Streets & Scholars (EP47)

    In this episode 47 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * (00:45) Why is David Kenner falsely accusing Alex Alonso for recording Tory Lanez most recent court hearing? * (15:30) Young Thug's trial is under way in Judge Glanville's court. They are in the…

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  42. Madd Ronald explains how and why his 2020 Georgia RICO case ends in a deal | Streets & Scholars (EP46)

    In this episode 46 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * NFL player and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during a showdown on Monday with the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was postponed in the first...

  43. Tory Lanez found guilty of all three charges in Megan Thee Stallion shooting | Streets & Scholars (EP45)

    In this episode 45 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * Florida man, Sheldon Junior Alexander, 34, was caught with 118 pounds of cocaine that the Sheriff claim was worth $9 million. He was pulled over for speeding on I-95 in Florence County and police...

  44. Who Shot Ya, Megan Thee Stallion, and how did Jooba Loc get arrested in smash & grab | Streets & Scholars EP44)

    In this episode 44 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: * Caleb Williams wins the Heisman trophy despite loosing the Pac-12 championship game. * Nuke Bizzle sentenced to federal prison for EDD COVID scam for almost $1 millon * Bishop Lamor Whitehead was...

  45. Tory Lanez in trial, arrests made in Takeoff Shooting & StreetTV lost its IG page | Streets & Scholars (EP43)

    In this episode 43 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: (slight technical difficulties with the audio for the first 7 minutes) (01:01) - Instagram has deactivated the Street TV Instagram page and it was almost at 50K followers. The Instagram bots claimed...

  46. Next Heisman Trophy, Eric Holder back in court, Shanquella Robinson update, Oath Keepers guilty and Derrick Kittling killed by Deputy | Streets & Scholars 42

    In this episode 42 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: Caleb Williams appears to be in the driver's seat for the Heisman trophy. The USC quarterback passed and ran for over 4,000 years in the 2022 campaign and finished the regular season with a win over...

  47. Deputies charged in beating of Jarrett Hobbs, Shanquella Robinson’s friend might get extradited to Mexico & Melly Mel calls FG’s paperwork fake (EP41)

    In this episode 41 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1. Inmate Jarrett Hobbs, 41, (05:33) was brutally assaulted in a jail cell in Camden, Georgia and It was all captured on video. It appears that five deputies are present in the cell, but only three...

  48. Young Dolph investigation, is Hip-Hop cursed, David Chappelle’s SNL monologue and Only Fans model wants bail | Streets & Scholars (EP40)

    In this episode 40 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1. Memphis police investigating Young Dolph's murder arrested a third suspect, Hernandez Govan, 43, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy…

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  49. Cain Velasquez granted bail, HushPuppi sentenced to prison & weirdo internet sleuths trying to solve Takeoff murder | Streets & Scholars (EP39)

    In this episode 39 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1.Cain Velasquez (05:32) was granted bail but it wasn’t from the original judge Shelayna Brown. During the hearing this week it was Judge Arthur Bocanegra that granted bail. Cain speaks right after...

  50. Takeoff gunned down, Oath Keepers on trial, Terrel Owens’ ”Karen” charged, cop that killed Patrick Lyoya charged | Streets & Scholars (EP38)

    In this episode 38 of Streets and Scholars with Frank "FG" Thornton and Alex Alonso they discuss: 1. Voters are organizing a recall election against Los Angeles City councilman Kevin DeLeon, who was heard on a leaked audio making racist and offending anti-black statements with Nury Martinez....

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Streets and Scholars is a one of a kind podcast hosted by Alex A. Alonso who grew up in the mean streets of Los Angeles, but managed to avoid all the ghetto trappings of crime and punishment, and went on to graduate from the University of Southern California and became a professor. Welcome to the STREETS & SCHOLARS, where discussions of current street and prison issues, hip-hop commentary, the latest criminal justice news, plus and analysis of how race and place impact our everyday experience. Tap in!

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