Luke Monaghan Profiles 1980s LA Kingpin Baby Gangster

Director Luke Monaghan’s latest effort features 1980s drug kingpin “Baby Gangster,” as it delves

Director Luke Monaghan’s latest effort features 1980s drug kingpin “Baby Gangster,” as it delves into the life and times of Fredrick James Staves. Baby Gansgter speaks about the feelings and allure brought on by both his love of cars and drugs — speaking about the outcome and influence his dealings would have on the neighborhood. Monaghan enlists the help of a friend and collaborator A$AP Rocky to score the film for an added depth to the very real and intimate short film.

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