Okay, we back in the Bronx.
Since this channel covers a lot of east coast stories, especially new York, we feel it was time to do one on o.g mack, the founder of the united blood nation.
Not going to waste any time, let’s get into it.
O.g mack, real name, omar portee, was born in the Bronx in 1969.
Little is publicly known about his upbringing other than the fact he was raised by his grandmother.
He lived a crime ridden life that started in the area of 183rd street and surrounding blocks on the west side of the Bronx.
This included blocks like Davidson, grand, morris, Jerome, and other avenues across the grand concourse, which is a major thoroughfare in the Bronx.
Law enforcement said it was only a 8 block street, from Webster Avenue to Andrews Avenue.
Back in the fall of 1987, Mack was facing multiple charges in New York that could have led to substantial prison time.
He was 16 at the time, and facing 2 counts of armed robbery.
Instead, as part of a cooperation agreement, which included his testimony in a murder case, People versus Taylor, o.g mack was able to dodge a lengthy prison sentence.
Let’s talk a little more in depth about this.
Mr. Taylor had been convicted for the murder of Terrance Joyner on a Bronx street in the early hours of August 16, 1987.
The prosecution's case against Taylor was based on the testimony of O.g mack, who claimed to be an eyewitness......