CHAPTER 13

Kingpin

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Figure 13 Directing your business

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On the streets, the word Kingpin refers to “The BOSS.” Typically, it has a bit of a negative connotation since its usual reference is associated with persons engaged in illegal activity. Most people hear that word and think of the drug lord or the mob boss. A Kingpin and a Mahoff are two different stigmas as well. On the streets the Kingpin will always outweigh the Mahoff. The Mahoff acts in a way that they themselves are noticed. The Kingpin just handles their stuff, purposely noticed or completely unnoticed. Regardless, a Kingpin handles business, wherever. ...

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