"I Cooked Kilos For Pusha T"- Virginia Drug Kingpin On Supplying Cocaine To Rappers & Celebrities
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this raw and unforgettable episode, Virginia street legend Pretty Tony sits down to tell his life story — from being introduced to crack at a young age, to becoming one of the most prolific cocaine cooks in Virginia history, to growing up alongside future rap superstars like Pharrell and the Clipse.
Pretty Tony breaks down how he perfected the infamous “mix” that made him the go-to hood chemist, what it was like cooking bricks in kitchens for kingpin-level dealers, and how violence, robberies, torture, and street politics shaped his reality as a teenager. He also shares near-death experiences, including being shot in the face, wild encounters with rip crews, and seeing close friends and family fall to the game.
This episode dives deep into:
-Learning to cook crack at a young age
-Becoming the neighborhood “hood chef”
-Growing up with Pharrell, Pusha T, and Malice
-Virginia’s hidden kingpin era
-Drug droughts, cartel-style tactics, and street economics
-Surviving shootouts, robberies, and betrayal
A brutally honest look at the streets, the music, and the thin line between fame and prison.
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00:00 From the Trap House: Pretty Tony's Origins
06:35 Family Ties & Street Influence
13:33 Virginia’s Crack Era: The Rise of the Street Game
21:05 This Episode Is Sponsored By PrizePicks
22:01 Family, Cousins, and Murderers
32:39 The Art of Cooking: Becoming the Hood Chef
40:03 Mastering the Mix: Cracking the Recipe
45:00 The Music Connection
47:24 This Episode Is Sponsored By Rocket Money
48:33 Links to Pharrell, Clipse, and the Scene
53:32 Hustling & Robbery Crews – The Risk and Respect
01:03:21 Rising Profits and Street Networking
01:16:31 High Stakes: Plug Connections & Expanding Operations
01:31:22 Caught in the Crosshairs: The Deadly Setup
01:46:09 Surviving the Hit: Aftermath and Transformation
01:55:00 Getting Out the Game & The Virginia Scene
02:01:47 Legacies, The Music Stardom, and Moving On
02:04:27 Reflecting on Regret, Survival & The Future
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In this raw and unforgettable episode, Virginia street legend Pretty Tony sits down to tell his life story — from being introduced to crack at a young age, to becoming one of the most prolific cocaine cooks in Virginia history, to growing up alongside future rap superstars like Pharrell and the Clipse. Pretty Tony breaks down how he perfected the infamous “mix” that made him the go-to hood chemist, what it was like cooking bricks in kitchens for kingpin-level dealers, and how violence, robberies, torture, and street politics shaped his reality as a teenager. He also shares near-death experiences, including being shot in the face, wild encounters with rip crews, and seeing close friends and family fall to the game. This episode dives deep into: -Learning to cook crack at a young age -Becoming the neighborhood “hood chef” -Growing up with Pharrell, Pusha T, and Malice -Virginia’s hidden kingpin era -Drug droughts, cartel-style tactics, and street economics -Surviving shootouts, robberies, and betrayal A brutally honest look at the streets, the music, and the thin line between fame and prison. Go Support Tony! Book: https://a.co/d/036MGUqH Merch: https://shop.app/m/w53xak0gbe This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Prizepicks! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CONNECT and use code CONNECT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/connect Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 From the Trap House: Pretty Tony's Origins 06:35 Family Ties & Street Influence 13:33 Virginia’s Crack Era: The Rise of the Street Game 21:05 This Episode Is Sponsored By PrizePicks 22:01 Family, Cousins, and Murderers 32:39 The Art of Cooking: Becoming the Hood Chef 40:03 Mastering the Mix: Cracking the Recipe 45:00 The Music Connection 47:24 This Episode Is Sponsored By Rocket Money 48:33 Links to Pharrell, Clipse, and the Scene 53:32 Hustling & Robbery Crews – The Risk and Respect 01:03:21 Rising Profits and Street Networking 01:16:31 High Stakes: Plug Connections & Expanding Operations 01:31:22 Caught in the Crosshairs: The Deadly Setup 01:46:09 Surviving the Hit: Aftermath and Transformation 01:55:00 Getting Out the Game & The Virginia Scene 02:01:47 Legacies, The Music Stardom, and Moving On 02:04:27 Reflecting on Regret, Survival & The Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices