In one of the most violent eras in New York city history Howard "Pappy" Mason rose above his peers to cement his reputation as one of the most feared men in the five boroughs. He was an enforcer for the premier drug dealer of the day, Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols, and leader of his own gang, The Bebos. Pappy was known as the crazy guy that crazy guys were scared of. He has been featured in F.E.D.S. magazine and profiled in Queens Reigns Supreme and The Dope Game Misadventures of Fat Cat and Pappy Mason. His name has been lionized in verse by Jay-Z, Nas and 50 Cent. Pappy Mason's story has been covered in numerous DVD’s and books like Copshot.
Originally from the Jamaican Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, Pappy made his name in Queens when the South Jamaica crack wars were in full swing. He held down “The Block” for Fat Cat and his crew and had his own spot in Forty Projects, where the Bebos held sway. When Pappy was in the streets dudes were shook and wouldn’t dare to cross him.
When Fat Cat got locked up on a violation by his parole officer, Pappy Mason killed the PO in retaliation. He eventually took it one step further and had a New York City police officer killed when he got locked up. Sending out the chilling message from prison, “We lose one, they lose one.” He was tried and convicted on all counts. He is currently doing life at ADX Florence Supermax in Colorado.
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