Season 2: Episode 2: Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson: The Mayor of Compton

Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the leader of the Santana Blocc Crips brought street wealth to the set and earned him popularity among rival gangs. His mysterious death remains one of the most talked about endings in the history of Compton’s most notorious figures. This is his story. Hosted, Written, and Produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-GeorgesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.