If you have met Sammy-O in the 70s and 80s, you would be astounded by the man he has become today. The streets of Harlem nearly swallowed the hustler turned author and entrepreneur. Sammy-O was raised during one of the toughest eras in New York City history. Violence, drugs and criminal activity surrounded Sammy-O each and every day. As a hustler and dealer, Sammy-O elevated quickly in the ranks and nearly lost it all as he chased the fast life.