Hip-Hop’s Obsession With Pablo Escobar

Colombian drug dealer Pablo Escobar is one of hip-hop’s favorite controversial name drops. Reportedly worth $4 billion at the height of his success, the Medellin native was lauded as a hero for his charity work, but was also one of the most wanted criminals for his alleged involvement in up to 4,000 deaths while running his drug distribution empire. He’s been referenced on hundreds of songs dating back to Wu-Tang Clan’s 1992 debut single “Protect Ya Neck.”