I saw American Pimp last night and recommend it to all. A
documentary by the Hughes Brothers, American Pimp covers the
lives and lifestyles of pimps from across America. Iceberg
Slim's Pimp is mentioned and used as an example of a book
that has influenced the lifestyle. The book, which I
recommend to any who enjoy glimpses into the minds of
sociopaths, is Iceberg Slim's memoir of being in "The Game."
The edition I have has a glossery in the back of pimping
terms much like Clockwork Orange.
It was quite revealing how the pimps which were interviewed
rationalize their business. Most had a paternalistic
relationship with their stable, knowhatI'msayin'?!
Many of the interviewed pimps became interested in the game
after seeing Pimps in their neighbourhoods when they were
younger. They were flamboyantly dressed men with multiple
ladies and nice cars. Bling, bling like hip-hop... In their
neighbourhoods, the only way to get over was crime or
sports.
Oh yeah, they were all Black...
Chong
The Hughes Brothers made Menace II Society and Dead
Presidents. Both of them are HB. Their current project is
based on Alan Moore's fictional, though meticulously
researched, Jack the Ripper epic, From Hell.
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