Azie Faison

Quick Facts

Full Name	Azie Faison
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	Nov 10, 1964(1964-11-10)
Age	60
Birthplace	Bronx
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Scorpio

Azie Faison Biography

Azie Faison is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on November 10, 1964 in Bronx, New York, United States. American rapper and creator of the hip-hop group MobStyle. He was drug dealer from Harlem, New York.

His story inspired the movie Paid in Full, which was a starring role for His life inspired the film Paid in Full, which starred actor Wood Harris. as the lead actor. His life inspired the film Paid in Full, which starred actor Wood Harris..

Azie Faison Jr. (born November 11, 1964), sometimes known by the nickname “Ace”, is an American former drug dealer and businessman who attained notoriety during the War on Drugs era as an individual drug dealer in New York. His five-year reign as crime boss ended when he was 26. Faison was born in New York City, and turned to selling drugs his early twenties, quickly becoming the wholesaler in the Harlem neighborhood. He expanded the drug- dealing business across the city, and involved both childhood friend Rich Porter, and associate Alpo Martinez, with the duo being instrumental in Faison’s rise and fall.

After attending a screening of the 1983 film Scarface, Faison was influenced to enter the drug trade, and later that year, established a working relationship with a local Dominican supplier, who would frequently go to the dry cleaners. Faison would then become introduced to cocaine, and would become one of the first distributors of the drug within New York in 1984.

He had seven siblings.

Azie Faison Net Worth

Azie Faison is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Azie Faison 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His family was forced to relocate to Harlem’s Sugar Hill section of Harlem after their home was destroyed by an fire.

In 2002, the film Paid in Full was based on his life.

Faison was born in New York City on November 11, 1964. He lived with his single mother and older sister in the neighborhood until 1970, where, at age 6, a fire destroyed his tenement. The family were then forced to relocate to the Sugar Hill neighborhood in Harlem, New York. Faison, who struggled academically, dropped out of high school following the ninth-grade, and worked at several odd jobs around Harlem, including a two-year stint at a local dry cleaners.

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The documentary and book were both released in 2007, and the latter was discussed at the Harlem Book Fair later that year, on a panel which featured co-author Tyehimba, and Congressman Charles Rangel. The discussion was broadcast live by C-SPAN’s Book TV.

Facts & Trivia

Azie Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Azie Faison celebrates birthday on November 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Azie Faison

1. Azie Faison Jr. (born November 10, 1964) is an American former drug dealer and businessman from Harlem, New York City.
2. He was born one of seven children in New York City on November 10, 1964.
3. His family were forced to relocate to the Sugar Hill neighborhood in Harlem after their tenement was destroyed by a fire at age six.
4. Faison reportedly earned $40,000 a week or more as a drug wholesaler in Harlem during the War on Drugs era in the United States.
5. In 1989, Faison formed a hip-hop group called MobStyle and released an album as a member in the 1990s.
6. Faison was the victim of an attempted murder in 1987, which left three people dead and three others seriously injured.
7. He retired from drug dealing after his friend, Rich Porter, was murdered in 1990.
8. Faison formed a mission to steer youth away from the lure of drugs after retiring from drug dealing.
9. His life was subject to various dramatic portrayals, with his legacy inspiring rap songs, documentaries, books, and movies.
10. The movie Payment in Full, which was based on Faison’s life, was released in 2002.
11. Faison collaborated with Troy Reed to produce a documentary about his life called Game Over in 2007.
12. He also worked with Agyei Tyehimba to write Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler.
13. The documentary and book were both released in 2007.
14. The documentary and book were discussed on a panel at the Harlem Book Fair later that year, which was broadcast live by C-SPAN’s Book TV.
15. Faison has aimed to extend his outreach through television and media, eventually working on an autobiographical movie.

How many times did Azie Faison get shot?

Azie Faison Describes Outer-Body-Experience After Being Shot 9 Times!

Who was Azie in Paid in Full?

The movie, titled Paid in Full, was released in 2002, with Faison being portrayed by Wood Harris.

What happen to Rich Porter?

Death. He was murdered on January 3, 1990. His body was found the next day in the vicinity of Orchard Beach, Bronx. He had been shot several times in the head and chest.

Is Paid in Full a true story?

Based on the true story of Azie Faison Jr., Alberto Martinez and Richard Porter. The trio controlled much of the drug trade in New York City in the 1980’s.

How much money did Azie Faison make?

By the time he was thirteen, Faison became a cocaine wholesaler in his Harlem district, and regularly earned between $40,000 and $100,000 a week from his operations.