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"The true story of Shorty from Da Lench Mob"

From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.

Top Cast

  • Ice Cube

    Ice Cube

    Self

  • RBX

    RBX

    Self

  • LL Cool J

    LL Cool J

    Self

  • Queen Muhammad Ali

    Queen Muhammad Ali

    Self

  • Jerome Muhammad

    Jerome Muhammad

    Self

  • WC

    WC

    Self

  • Juanita Millender-McDonald

    Juanita Millender-McDonald

    Self (archive footage)

  • Big Tray Deee

    Big Tray Deee

    Self

Overview

From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.

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