Howard Mason
Encyclopedia
Howard "Pappy" Mason is an American
drug trafficker and organized crime figure. Mason ran a drug smuggling gang called the Bebos in the Jamaica, Queens
neighborhood of New York City
with his partner Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols. The gang sold drugs and netted as much as $200,000 per week in profit.
which led to increased law enforcement attention and his eventual arrest and conviction on various charges. A month after the killing of officer Byrne, Mason was sentenced to seven years in prison on gun charges. The federal government continued to investigate Mason for the Byrne killing. On December 11, 1989 Mason was convicted on federal charges including the murder of officer Byrne . After four years of legal wrangling, including questions of Mason's mental competency he was given a life sentence in 1994. In 1990 his mother was given a ten year prison term for drug trafficking. She was released in 1998. Mason is serving his life sentence at the ADX Florence
supermax prison in Florence, Colorado
.
in his 1994 debut album Illmatic
. In the single "The World Is Yours" he rhymes "The mind activation, react like I'm facing time like 'Pappy' Mason with pens I'm embracing."
As well as in his 2002 album God's Son
: In the single "Get Down" he rhymes "New York streets where killers'll walk like Pistol Pete And 'Pappy' Mason, gave the young boys admiration."
He is also mentioned in Nas's 2004 album Street's Disciple
on the single Just A Moment
.
He is also mentioned in 50 cent
's "I Don't Need Em" off his highly successful album called The Massacre
.
He is referenced directly along with Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff in 50 Cent
's Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)
: "I used to idolize (fat) cat Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols, Hurt me in my heart to hear that nigga snitched on Pap (Howard "Pappy" Mason), how he go out like that?"
He is also referenced in Jay-Z & R.Kelly - Best of Both Worlds Album- track 1 - " The combination of Pappy Mason and Larry Davis, Martin and Malcolm this is bigger than the Album."
He is also mentioned in song "Bomba" (translated on English "Bomb") from Serbian rapper called Struka,in song he rhymes : "If hip-hop was horror movie i would be Jason,legend in hood like in Queens Pappy Mason" (translated to English)
"Da je hip-hop horor film,ja bih bio Dzejson,legenda u kraju ko u Kvinsu Pepi Mejson" (original)
United States
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drug trafficker and organized crime figure. Mason ran a drug smuggling gang called the Bebos in the Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
neighborhood of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
with his partner Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols. The gang sold drugs and netted as much as $200,000 per week in profit.
Murder of Edward Byrne
From behind bars on gun charges, Mason ordered the murder of police officer Eddie ByrneEdward Byrne (police officer)
Edward "Eddie" R. Byrne was a police officer in the New York City Police Department who became well known in the United States after he was murdered while on duty....
which led to increased law enforcement attention and his eventual arrest and conviction on various charges. A month after the killing of officer Byrne, Mason was sentenced to seven years in prison on gun charges. The federal government continued to investigate Mason for the Byrne killing. On December 11, 1989 Mason was convicted on federal charges including the murder of officer Byrne . After four years of legal wrangling, including questions of Mason's mental competency he was given a life sentence in 1994. In 1990 his mother was given a ten year prison term for drug trafficking. She was released in 1998. Mason is serving his life sentence at the ADX Florence
ADX Florence
The United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility is a supermax prison for men that is located in unincorporated Fremont County, Colorado, United States, south of Florence. It is unofficially known as ADX Florence, Florence ADMAX, Supermax, or The Alcatraz of the Rockies...
supermax prison in Florence, Colorado
Florence, Colorado
The City of Florence is a Statutory City located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The population was 3,653 at the 2000 census.ADX Florence, the only federal Supermax prison in the United States, is located south of Florence in an unincorporated area in Fremont County...
.
Popular culture
Mason was referenced by rapper NasNas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
in his 1994 debut album Illmatic
Illmatic
Illmatic is the debut album of American rapper Nas, released April 19, 1994, on Columbia Records. Following his signing to Columbia with the help of MC Serch, recording sessions for the album took place during 1992 to 1993 at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording...
. In the single "The World Is Yours" he rhymes "The mind activation, react like I'm facing time like 'Pappy' Mason with pens I'm embracing."
As well as in his 2002 album God's Son
God's Son
God's Son is the sixth studio album by American rapper Nas, released December 13, 2002 on Columbia-imprint Ill Will Records. Production for the album took place during 2001 to 2002 and was handled by several hip hop producers, including Salaam Remi, Chucky Thompson, Ron Browz, and The Alchemist...
: In the single "Get Down" he rhymes "New York streets where killers'll walk like Pistol Pete And 'Pappy' Mason, gave the young boys admiration."
He is also mentioned in Nas's 2004 album Street's Disciple
Street's Disciple
Street's Disciple is the seventh studio album by American rapper Nas, released November 30, 2004 on Columbia Records in the United States. It is a double album entitled after one of his rhymes from "Live at the Barbeque" by Main Source, which was the song marking his musical debut...
on the single Just A Moment
Just a Moment
"Just a Moment" is the third and last single from Nas' Street's Disciple. It features his protégé Quan and is produced by L.E.S.. Its lyrics ask for moments of silence for many people worldwide who are going through different life struggles, from victims of violence in the ghetto to soldiers in...
.
He is also mentioned in 50 cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's "I Don't Need Em" off his highly successful album called The Massacre
The Massacre
The Massacre is the second studio album by American rapper 50 Cent, released March 3, 2005 on Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records in the United States. Its initially planned release was pushed five days ahead to avoid Internet leakage. The album debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard...
.
He is referenced directly along with Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff in 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)
Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)
"Ghetto Qu'ran" is a song by 50 Cent from his unreleased, Columbia Records debut album Power of the Dollar. The song was leaked in early 2000...
: "I used to idolize (fat) cat Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols, Hurt me in my heart to hear that nigga snitched on Pap (Howard "Pappy" Mason), how he go out like that?"
He is also referenced in Jay-Z & R.Kelly - Best of Both Worlds Album- track 1 - " The combination of Pappy Mason and Larry Davis, Martin and Malcolm this is bigger than the Album."
He is also mentioned in song "Bomba" (translated on English "Bomb") from Serbian rapper called Struka,in song he rhymes : "If hip-hop was horror movie i would be Jason,legend in hood like in Queens Pappy Mason" (translated to English)
"Da je hip-hop horor film,ja bih bio Dzejson,legenda u kraju ko u Kvinsu Pepi Mejson" (original)