Archive | March, 2012

Mob Wives’ Big Ang’s Criminal Past Revealed!

27 Mar

Back in 2001, Big Ang was indicted on six felony counts after an undercover investigation and drug bust targeting a mob-tied drug ring operating in New York City. She was one of the 15 defendants named in the criminal case after she was caught repeatedly selling cocaine in the undercover operation by the  DEAand New York Police.

According to federal agents, Big Ang was as an associate of the drug ring’s  leader, who was sentenced to almost 13 years in prison (and is currently in prison). Big Ang is said to have provided cocaine for “street level distribution” selling the drugs in the Brooklyn bars where she worked.

The charges against her included conspiracy to distribute and five other charges related to separate cocaine sales she made to undercover cops. In fact, her handbag contained 14 small plastic bags  containing cocaine during her arrest.

In March 2003, Big Ang, out free  on $100,000 bond,  pled guilty to some of the charges. In  October 2003, she was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to  spend four months under home confinement. And nine months later, in July  2004, a federal judge ordered her to enroll in “an  outpatient and/or inpatient drug treatment or detoxification program.”

Drita’s Interview with Radio Station HOT 97

6 Mar

HOT 97  is an American radio station in New York City under the corporate ownership of Emmis Communications. The station broadcasts on 97.1 MHz FM.  Despite being billed as a Rhythmic CHR station on Mediabase & Nielsen BDS, HOT 97 primarily plays urban contemporary hits. In this interview, Drita, the feisty Staten Island native seems far more aggressive on the show than she does in person.  K. Foxx and Cipha Sounds shared a few laughs and hip hop memories with Drita before delving into the real drama on VH1’s Mob Wives.  Although it is clear that Drita “finishes” the drama, its unclear who starts it.  Drita clears the air and makes it very clear that she only reacts to the “bullies” on the show, Karen and Ramona.  You can watch the full interview here .

‘Mob Wife’ Renee Graziano Drops $30K on Plastic Surgery

6 Mar

‘Mob Wife’ star Renee Graziano already knows how to pack a powerful punch, but now she’s hoping to get the body to go with them. The loud-mouthed reality star decided to go under the knife Monday for what she calls a “full-body lift”, a procedure with a $30,000 price tag. Graziano told TMZ she decided have the full-body procedure, which includes a tummy tuck, to get rid of the weight she gained since filming the first season of the VH1 show. The five-hour procedure also reportedly included a butt lift.
The reality star claims she paid for the surgery herself, and that the producers in no way pressured her to lose the weight.Graziano recently opened up about her estranged relationship with her father, incarcerated former Bonanno family consigliere Anthony Graziano. “My father is not speaking to me right now because of the show. He has his own views, I respect him,” she said. “He’s my father, I’m his daughter, nothing will ever stand in the way of that. He respects me I respect him but they understand they have to let me grow otherwise I’m going to have an ignorant mentality and never really have my own identity.”