Dive deep into the incredible—and brutal—life of Peter "Pistol Pete", the most feared Puerto Rican gangster in New York City history. Raised in the South Bronx during the 70s and 80s, Pete was running heroin shooting galleries by age 12, and leading prison riots at Rikers Island before he turned 20. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Pistol Pete shares firsthand accounts of street wars, his rise in the criminal underworld, multi-million-dollar extortion operations, and his eventual federal takedown. Plus, hear how he went from solitary confinement to working with NYC officials to help clean up the same streets he once ran. Go Support Pistol Pete! YouTube: @DOGINTHEYARD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pistolpetekarts/ Company: https://www.instagram.com/yappbrand/ NYC Storefront: https://www.instagram.com/dynasty.commodities/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HOF Bets! Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CONNECT. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code CONNECT, and you’re all set. BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/connect and get on your way to being your best self. HIMS! Start your FREE online visit today at https://hims.com/connect for your personalized ED treatment options! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 Rise of Pistol Pete: Infamous Bronx Gangster 00:05:43 Growing Up in the Bronx: A Story of Survival and Hustle 00:11:13 From the Streets to City Partnerships 00:15:40 Download The HOF App TODAY 00:18:52 Getting The Name Pistol Pete 00:23:21 Growing Up in a Troubled Environment 00:29:29 Survival and Challenges on Riker's Island 00:35:10 Life in Prison: The Story of God Bodies 00:38:12 This Episode Is Sponsored By BetterHelp and HIMS! 00:41:59 Navigating Prison Politics and Phone Control 00:49:58 Surviving and Navigating the Prison System 00:52:21 Life in Solitary: Lock-Up Stories 00:58:00 Violence in Federal and State Prisons 01:04:32 The Rise of Yap Donovan 01:09:51 Brotherhood and Street Life 01:15:18 Escape from Law Enforcement 01:21:12 Unexpected Night Turns Chaotic 01:27:07 Facing Federal Charges: A Life-Changing Experience 01:32:46 Origin of "Kill All Rats" Movement in Hip-Hop 01:38:36 Life Behind Bars: A Glimpse into Prison Culture 01:44:34 Life in Lewisburg: Facing the Realities of Incarceration 01:50:30 Life Inside a Real Penitentiary 01:56:27 Life Lessons from Lewisburg Prison 02:02:03 From Humble Beginnings: A Journey with DJ Serge and Fat Joe 02:08:00 Suge Knight's Visits to New York 02:13:59 Transformative Experiences at Rikers Island 02:19:23 Overcoming Rejection to Inspire Others 02:24:50 Impact of Positive Influence on Youth 02:30:05 Importance of Self-Care and Positivity