Harris' desire to help the less fortunate may stem from his hard-knock childhood, growing up in South Central Los Angeles during the 60s in the 'low bottoms' neighborhood and spending his school years shining shoes for 'high-rollers and players'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He began selling cocaine with his younger brother David. Now reliable Trump booster who was in D.C. on eve of MAGA riot, Salute: Roger Stone offered his notorious Nixon-style double-V at a Trump rally on Capitol Hill on January 5, the eve of the MAGA riot, SUSAN B. ANTHONY Pardoned posthumously August 18, 2020, Suffragist who died in 1906 and was convicted of illegally voting in 1873. Trump was lobbied by Kim Kardashian for clemency, Johnson (second left) was the highest-profile of a group of drugs offenders Kim Kardashian (second right) pushed Trump to free, Looted his newspaper empire while he was CEO. Dogg and others were able to sway Donald Trump to giving Harris a pardon due to Harris reinventing himself as an activist while jailed. Nutall said he found his inspiration to help others working for 17 years at a juvenile facility, helping children convicted of crimes to get back into education, learn life skills and reduce their prison sentences. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Yet, almost simultaneously, it was hammered by Dr. Dres departure, Shakurs death, Snoop Dogg bolting to No Limit Records and Knights incarceration. The pardoned former drug lords right hand man, Al Brown, who has been friends with Harris for decades, said he had been waiting for Harris release 33 long years. It was also rumored that Harry-O was financing the lifestyle of a few celebs in the hopes of becoming their manager. Most of his life has been spent in prison. Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, Zachary Bloch, Tajja Isen, Siera Florindo. That caused me a lot of problems when a man made that statement. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. He did a lot of good on the streets. The former drug kingpin spent over 30 years in prison. Michaels father, who he described as a wealthy businessman with three families, left when the he was just five years old. First goal was to own our masters. 'I told him, ''I know you was a drug lord, I know you was a kingpin. Harris said he hopes to take his 'implanted wisdom' back into the streets so he can share what he's learned to help heal broken communities. Look what it did to my family. Additionally, Harris is building a network called Philanthropy TVin order to shine a light on the extraordinary stories of people giving back. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". By producer of Denzel Washington's 1987 Broadway play debut, Checkmates. In the 1970s, America began a love affair with cocaine. It caused me problems with the DEA and the IRS back in the day because they attacked me based on statements being made that way. He said his corporation aims to 'empower individuals who would otherwise rely on government assistance'. Harris likely knew that going in. ', He added: '2nd Chance helps those who have lost hope entirely and believe wholeheartedly that they will never find the help they so desperately desire.'. 2nd Chance founder Nutall said he formed a relationship with Harris through his brother, who is languishing in the same federal prison in California. While some do this simply as a money laundering front, others do so with the hopes of finally and completely transitioning over into the straight world. The businessman has a colorful past himself, including going on the run for more than two years from the FBI after being accused of being involved in a Nigerian bank fraud scheme. While under that banner, they identified with their neighborhood of origin, splitting into various sets or factions. Michael Harris became affiliated with a Blood set known as the Bounty Hunters. At this point, Harris decided it was time to leave the drug business behind and pursue more legitimate goals. Harris confessed to the Daily Mail that he was reforming himself while behind bars, saying: Over 30 years ago, I was part of the problem. Harry O was awarded a $107million dollars by the Court. Check the video on the next page as J. The list included political allies such as former chief strategist Steve Bannon and musicians such as Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, both of whom have expressed vocal support for the 45th president. Ryan Parry, West Coast Editor For Dailymail.com Popularized by the disco scene, cocaine was seen as something of a lavish indulgence, relegated to the rich. Lied to Congress and witness tampered. LOMPOC A federal judge is expected to decide within weeks whether to free Michael "Harry-O" Harris, the incarcerated former Los Angeles cocaine kingpin who financed the creation of Death. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Her foundation rejected the idea she would have accepted a pardon, Three star general turned Trump's fist national security advisor. His sentence was due to last until 2028. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? His entrepreneurial spirit did not die in prison. I hope someday he will clear it up because I think itd be better for his resume., J. Against All Odds: Oscar Goodman and the Jimmy Chagra Murder Trial, Drug trafficker Peter Shue on coke vs. heroin, doing 21 years, Suge, Alpo, Keith Sweat, Madonna & Mike Tyson, Inside Italy's biggest Mafia trial in decades. Contempt of court. He was there to see Michael Harris, better known on the streets as Harry O. Harris was a Bounty Hunter Blood who had amassed a fortune in the 1980s most lucrative and dangerous industry: cocaine. 'It's about returning to society with my newfound vision, talents, and insights [and] giving back to the communities where my help is so desperately needed.'. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. However, by 2006 it was clear that Suge Knight and Death Row Records were unable to pay the full amount and so Suge Knight was forced to file bankruptcy and Death Row Records was auctioned off for $24 million even though Michael "Harry-O" Harris only received payment of $1million from the $107million Judgment. Now 58, Harris is far removed from the street impresario he once prided himself on being. He is a freelance journalist who has done work for publications such as Don Diva Magazine and Hip-Hop Weekly. Though Harris was not able to partake in any of the spoils, his wife won a $106 million lawsuit against the label in 2005, sending it into bankruptcy. Harris successful pardon campaign began in Dec. 2020 when Snoop asked for help from former music producer and federal prisoner Weldon Angelos. He was also convicted in federal court of conspiring with members of the notorious Columbian-based Cali Cartel to distribute cocaine throughout the United States, earning a reputation as the king of Los Angeles cocaine rackets. Prince sets the record straight on the origins of Rap-A-Lot Records. His organization, first founded in Hollywood, California, has helped cast-offs from the show business industry including Miguel Nunez Jr. from the movie Juwanna Mann, Jon Jon from the R&B group Troop, Jada Cacchilli from TV show The Bad Girls' Club and Ola Ray from Michael Jackson's Thriller music video. Soon, pretty much every black gang in L.A. claimed affiliation with either the Bloods or the Crips. For a few years in the 90s, Death Row was the symbol of Black power and dominance. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Knight is currently serving 28 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter after driving his truck into two men, killing one, Terry Carter, following a row in Compton, California. Recently pardoned Alice Johnson, who received help from Kim Kardashian West, was made aware of Harris through another colleague thanks to Snoop. Though now defunct, in its heyday Death Row Records was one of Harris' most successful ventures, selling 18 million albums and earning more than $325 million in its first four years alone, launching to stardom west coast rap legends including Dr. Dre, NWA, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, and was widely credited with changing the face of 90s hip hop. In fact, he is probably better known to the public as the man who put up $1.5 million in seed money for a fledgling gangster rap label called Death Row Records. 6. Alongside his drug empire, entrepreneurial Harris also launched a limousine company, a deli, an electrical contracting business and a Beverly Hills hair salon, all aided by his ex-wife, Lydia, who he met just two years before his incarceration, married and divorced while in prison. Trump commuted Johnson's multi-decade sentence after a meeting in the oval office with Kim Kardashian, who was pushing for justice reform and Johnson's release. He began to invest in real estate and various businesses. . [CDATA[ This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In 2019 Harris spoke exclusively to DailyMailTV, pledging to 'give back' to the communities he came from. He is most known as the person who gave Suge Knight the seed money to start Death Row records. South Central was ground zero for the crack explosion, and Michael Harris was in a position to capitalize. I noticed one thing that a lot of people had in common: Music soothes even the people that you think that cannot be soothed.. Giving back to the communities where my help is so desperately needed.'. 'Over 30 years ago, I was part of the problem. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Throughout his incarceration, Harris maintained his innocence. Never. She had two . He produced a play called Stepping into Tomorrow that featured the daughters of slain black leaders Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, as well as the daughters of Harry Bellafonte and Sidney Poitier. Prince appears no longer fazed by the issue, but still feels its something Harris needs to clean up personally. Which makes his pardon all the more fascinating. Michael Harris, gang-member and cocaine kingpin, was the first African American to produce a Broadway show. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. But Nutall says despite his misfortunes he feels blessed and wants to pass on the goodwill to others. Charlamagne questioned where the rumor came from, and Prince explained that Harry-O told a fellow friend that same information as well as authorities back in the day which ended up bringing the feds to sniff around the Houston CEOs compound. In Death Row Records early days, Michael Harris influence was well known and enforced. Michael Harris's career highlights include winning the Newbery Medal for his book To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 and The Great Gilly Hopkins which won the Newbery Award for . Harris hopes to celebrate young voices from communities of color and give them a platform to share their stories. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. While in prison, he collaborated with Suge Knight to create Death Row Records in 1991, the label that launched the careers of Dr Dre, Tupac Shakur, and Snoop Dogg. But in recent years, opinion has done an about-face and artists such as Jay-Z, Snoop and T.I. Unfortunately, her vision was not to be. Illegal campaign contributions, ALICE JOHNSON Sentence commuted June 6, 2018. Harris was charged with narcotics distribution and attempted murder. But living on the wrong side of the track meant the lure of the criminal underworld was ever present. He firmly believes Cash Money Records takin ova for da 99 and da 2000 is the single most impactful statement of his generation. Jakob Cedergren, Lene Maria Christensen, Kim Bodnia, Lars Brygmann, Anders Hove, Jens Jrn Spottag, Henrik Lykkegaard. The former drug kingpin spent over 30 years in prison for convictions related to murder and racketeering. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Terry Hatter Jr. ordered Harris attorneys to file a 20-page reply to the federal governments response by May 22, according to court records. Pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about talks with Russia's ambassador and tried to reverse his plea while represented by 'Kraken' attorney Sidney Powell. In 1988, he helped finance a show in which Denzel Washington made his Broadway debut. We have a mutual homey. This milestone might have been more celebrated had it not been for his previous occupation. Mike Tyson doubts Tommy Fury will beat Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia this weekend - despite admitting he's never seen him fight before, Teacher's aide, 57, who was brutally beaten by 6'6" teen student is a 'humble' mom-of-two working two jobs whose son attends Florida high school where she was knocked out, What COULD aliens look like? TUNE IN to learn more about how Harry-O helped many talented & well-known people outside & from BEHIND bars (big names such as actor, Denzel Washington, Suge. I heard even from the homey. Who is Michael "Harry-O" Harris? Michael Harry-O Harris, 60, is a music executive who financed the record label known for signing 2pac, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg. The pardon is among a slew of clemencies Trump has granted in his final days in office, with other recipients including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and longtime confidant Roger Stone. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Follow. When he leaves prison, Harris plans to further repay his debt to society by joining a Texas philanthropic company, 2nd Chance, founded by San Antonio businessman Paul Nutall, with the mission of giving another shot at health and happiness to deserving down-and-out individuals. He is a Fulbright scholar and a consultant to the History Channel's Gangland documentary series. Kingpin, and his Band of Brothers. 'I know now that selling dope was a big mistake. President Donald Trump announced 143 pardons and commutations as he left office, including the commutation of Michael Harris sentence. // ]]>, Report an Issue | 'Some people would have given up. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The label helped launch the careers of legendary hip-hop artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur. 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Josh Boswell For Dailymail.com Look what it did to the community. The day that you take responsibility for what you do is the day your life starts to change immediately.. Though now defunct, in its heyday Death Row Records was one of Harris' most successful ventures, selling 18 million albums and earning more than $325 million in its first four years alone, launching to stardom west coast rap legends including Dr. Dre, NWA, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, and was widely credited with changing the face of 90s hip hop. *Terms apply. It was unclear when a judge will rule on the motion. Checkmates was also a landmark in a very different sense. One of the things that rap provides for communities of color, it provided an avenue to share our stories, he said. (www.ikeatkinsonkingpin.com) Scott Wilson is a native of Bronx, NY and a former New York State and Westchester County correction officer. And I think that's what's important. He Gave Suge Knight $1.5 Million To Start Death Row Records. 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