My Infamous Life Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Albert "Prodigy" Johnson
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
472

My Infamous Life by Albert "Prodigy" Johnson Book Summary

From one of the greatest rappers of all time, the memoir of a life cut short, a revealing look at the dark side of hip hop’s Golden Era...

In this often violent but always introspective memoir, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy tells his much anticipated story of struggle, survival, and hope down the mean streets of New York City. For the first time, he gives an intimate look at his family background, his battles with drugs, his life of crime, his relentless suffering with sickle-cell anemia, and much more. Recently released after serving three and a half years in state prison due to what many consider an unlawful arrest by a rumored secret NYPD hip hop task force, Prodigy is ready to talk about his life as one of rap’s greatest legends.

My Infamous Life is an unblinking account of Prodigy’s wild times with Mobb Deep who, alongside rappers like Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, and Wu-Tang Clan, changed the musical landscape with their vivid portrayals of early ’90s street life. It is a firsthand chronicle of legendary rap feuds like the East Coast–West Coast rivalry; Prodigy’s beefs with Jay-Z, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, and Capone-N-Noreaga; and run-ins with prodigal hit makers and managers like Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, Chris Lighty, Irv Gotti, and Lyor Cohen.

Taking the reader behind the smoke-and-mirrors glamour of the hip hop world, so often seen as the only way out for those with few options, Prodigy lays down the truth about the intoxicating power of money, the meaning of true friendship and loyalty, and the ultimately redemptive power of self. This is the heartbreaking journey of a child born in privilege, his youth spent among music royalty like Diana Ross and Dizzy Gillespie, educated in private schools, until a family tragedy changed everything. Raised in the mayhem of the Queensbridge projects, Prodigy rose to the dizzying heights of fame and eventually fell into the darkness of a prison cell.

A truly candid memoir, part fearless confessional and part ode to the concrete jungles of New York City, from the front line of the last great moment in hip hop history.

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Book Name My Infamous Life
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
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Language English
E-Book Size 38.11 MB

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My Infamous Life. This was a very interesting read. I love the fact that prodigy was honest about his life and didn't glorify all the immature things he did as a youth.

My Infamous Life. A great book from a true legend in hip hop . Prodigy didn't skip a beat & covered all topics with honesty , truth & A great sense of storytelling . From being born with sickle cell anemia , thru a successful rap career with the group Mobb Deep as well as 2 critically acclaimed solo releases he triumphed thru tragedy . Controversial yet thought provoking this is a story of a man who went from negative to positive as well as overcoming a 3 year bid in prison to finally see the light . Two thumbs up my G !!

Great read. Great book!! Rip bandana P

Masterpiece. This book was an awesome read. Mad respect goes out to Prodigy. You've definitely inspired me to go after what I want out of life and to keep pushing in the face of adversity. Thanks for letting us get a bird's eye view of what it's like to roll with Mobb Deep!!

Thanks P. this book is more than an autobiography, its a special insight on the story of one of our greats who proves that no matter how foolish anyone may think your route is , if you believe enough then it will work out in your favor. RIP Prodigy may your reign be forever dunn

This is Jade from Cali! Huge Mobb Deep fan EVER!!!!:-). This book was awesome!! I couldn't put it down! I am so happy Prodigy gave us a taste of what his life was like. It was quite detailed and the book has answered so many questions that I always wondered for many years! I have been a Mobb Deep fan since I was 7 years old, I'm now 28. Never going to stop supporting the Mobb and their whole squad. I wish them and their family nothing but the best and many many blessings to come! I highly recommend this book!! You will love! -Jade Anderson

RIP. Rest in Power!

Return of the Mack. This was my favorite book of 2011 from one of my all-time favorite MC's. Prodigy was always my man. He just boosted that tenfold. Do your thing Dun!

My Infamous Life Is Real!!!!. I love Mobb Deep as a group and Prodigy along with Nas are my favorite M.c.'s ever. I read the book in 3 days using my iPhone and have been inspired to cleanse my mind and body. I want to wake up to the reality of the world and it's secrets and will be reading and researching Dr. York's teachings. Thank you Prodigy. I actually met Prodigy in Opium a club at Ceasers Palace in Las Vegas around the time that America's Nightmare dropped and had a brief conversation with him and Alchemist. I love these dudes and wish them the best always. MOBB DEEP FOREVER!

Good book. I always like the mobb but I never knew this much. Much respect for the book, music and sharing your life.

Good. Good book. Plenty of personal and great inside stories for fans of mobb deep.

Simply Wow!!!!!. Who knew all this happened behind the scenes of my favorite Mobb Deep songs.

This needs to be a movie. As a Queens native myself, this took me back in time and reminded me why I fell in love with NYC and hip hop. Prodigy gives new meaning to keepin it real. From ignorance to inspiration, this book is one of the best ever

Prodigy Forever. Mobb forever , RIP Prodigy.

Amazing. 90s Hip hop history lesson.. If you grew up in east coast rap, you will love this book. P has seen and done a lot - more than you think, and interacted with a lot of people you've heard - more than you think.

My infamous life. It's the real!!! This book is definitely a page turner!!, Prodigy is my favorite rapper of all time!!! It's Mobb Deep all day!!! And this book definitely lives up to the name, infamous!!! Queens NYC #1 representative!!!

My Infamous Life. A great read.

Great book. Book was great! I've been a mobb deep fan forever and this really shows you the day to day craziness that goes on in QB. Big up to Prodigy on the book. Well done brother

My infamous life. Great read. Shocking info!

C. The best hip hop true life story ever told M O B B Foreva

Classic. R.I.P

HNIC!. Fast pace and in your face. Prodigy doesn’t hold back.

Very emotional. Man this book is one of the best books I read and very inspirational for me to thanks Prodigy for a good book!!!!

Wow. The audiobook makes the book ten times better! Rip P

Great book!!!. The best autobiography I've read yet,wow! What a great story!!

VSO...P!. Welcome home P! Great book & well written. Any real Mobb Deep fan will pick this one up. Now, I can't wait for that album. Should be called Still Infamous! Hav needs to lace all the tracks & Al too. M O B B fan since day 1. Peace Chavito bx, wp, NY

Awesome read for any mobb deep fan or hip hop fan in general. Now I have even more insight about the music I've been listening to for years. The infamous is one of my all time favorite albums. Great read.

Infamous Reading. Super inspirational and highly motivating. The book will have you go out and purchase the entire MOBB DEEP catalog all over again. Thanks P!

My Infamous Life-The way I feel. Very good book, I was always a Mobb Deep fan but after reading this book I have an even higher respect for P. P keep doing your thing fam, this book opened my eyes to a lot.

Good Read. Great story told well!

Powerful. I recommend this book to all MOBB DEEP fans. Makes me want to go and buy all there cd's again. This book is up there with the great one's like Monster by Monster Cody Scott and that Geronimo Prat Book, also Elaine Clark. I just bought the book because I'm a big MOBB DEEP fan. Didn't really expect it to be this powerful P. This book to me is like a 48 laws of type of power book. At least to me. I just stop smoking do to my gig starting random's and this is one of the best highs a clear mind and body can get right now. Also made me want to send my demo to baby Cris even more. Now I feel more comfortable coming in the game on an independent level.

Didn't read yet. But since I saw the commotion with Capone and N.O.R.E I been thirsty for a read!

🙏🏽. Rip Prodigy 😔

My Infamous Life Review. I liked this book. I had a great time reading the words and revisiting the moments of hip hop I have missed.

Great Book. Prodigy got a lot of people upset about this book, that's what happens when you tell the truth. I overstand what he wrote I can relate I'm from that era peace & love P I enjoyed this book

Not that infamous. Eh. I mean this book was okay. I haven't read an autobiography in awhile but it seemed like the writing was just awful. Big Mobb Deep fan though.

Great Book!. Great book! I respect prodigy....

The Infamous P. I've been a hardcore IMD fan since 92. When I 1st saw Prodigy driving that car in the Shook Ones video, I wanted to be like him. I have all the albums, even his solo projects. This book felt as if I was listening to a new album. It was awesome hearing about the personal, business, family & street life. It's very informative, entertaining & has it's humorous points. I bought an iBook but going to really support him by buying a paper back as well. Keep doing your thing thing P. Mad love from TX thun.

Kudos!. Great book!! Well put together! I came up in this era and it's great to have this man's story published...... Thumbs up P!!!!!!!!!!

My infamous life. Haven't read it yet but I'm a fan

Prodigy. Amazing book! Through his story telling I could picture it like i was there. Mobb deep had the hood in a frenzy when they came out n still does! They are the last of a dying breed! The last of what real hip hop is

Enlightening Book!. P, good reading! Thanks for lettin us in yo life.... Infamous 4 life

Great Read!!!!. A must read, and that's all I'm going to say!!!! I couldn't put it down!

R.I.P Prodigy. One of the best to ever do it. Trials and tribulation comes and goes. Perseverance should be forever! Infamous MOBB

For all away from NY that follow the Infamous Mobb Deep. Very intriguing story that shares and explains moments and feelings from the view of Prodigy about him and Mobb Deep.

Nice. Good book!!! Shout out to P

Amazing. Great read as a teen growing up in 90s you would never think this is the life Prodigy actually lived day in and day out Great Book !!

My infamous life. Always been a mobb fan always will b and after reading this book I'm an eternal mobb fan...great read thank u

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Sick. Absolutely sick

Imd. This book is 10/10

Excellent. This is by far one of the best autobiographies I have read. A real insight to what it was like for a rapper growing up. A real good read.

Rip ‘P’. This is the realest book from the realest rapper. A really good read on every level..

Ranks. Couldn't put it down, Ps a real brudda

Excellent. I don't read books at all but this one had me hooked from word go. Been a mobb deep fan for years so the book worked well as prodigy talked his life from childhood to present, defiantly a must read even if your not clued up with the mobb.

mrs. Beautifully written, it told a vivid story, I simply couldnt drop this book it was that interesting. I played the whole book out in my minds eye and saw it break the box office record. H.N.I.C.

Must read. Great read from start to end! Only problem is its to short

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Words from the Master!!. Mobb Deep has been one of my favorite groups of all time and this booked helped to reinvigorate my passion and respect for them in spite of their recent failures. As a straight laced Canadian kid growing up with Mobb Deep, it was exciting listening to their signature grimy crime stories. I knew they were crazy, but I had NO IDEA they were THAT CRAZY! Prodigy really paints an extremely violent and humorous portrait of ghetto reality; I found it down right miraculous how anybody could survive with all that liquor, weed and gun violence!! Prodigy is extremely smart and gifted well beyond measure. You get a sense that if he was as sober and business minded like 50 Cent 15 years ago, Prodigy would have been a mega monolith in the rap game. But who could really regret all the fun, women, memories, money, ups and downs that a accompany a gangsta/rock star lifestyle? Thank you P for giving your loyal fans true to life insight on the inner workings of Mobb Deep and much success and health to you!!

Dont hesitate. Big ups to P for putting this out, read it in 3 days. After reading this book and listening to mobb deep u can tell the music and lifestyle is 💯.I recommend to any Mobb Deep fan.

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