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| Born | Aziel Faison Jr. November 10, 1964 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Children | 5 |
Azie Faison Jr. (born November 10, 1964), sometimes known by the nickname AZ, is an American former drug dealer and businessman from Harlem, New York City.[1] He attained notoriety during the War on Drugs era as an individual drug dealer during the 1980s. His five-year reign as a drug kingpin ended in 1989.[1]
Born in New York City, Faison turned from selling drugs to advising youth in impoverished neighborhoods to avoid the lures of drug trafficking. Faison formed the hip-hop group MobStyle, where he released an album as a member in the 1990s, as well as a solo release. He has also been subject to various dramatic portrayals, with his legacy serving as inspiration for rap songs, documentaries, books, and movies, notably the 2002 film Paid in Full.