L. Ze Vs. Rocket

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Li’l Ze and Rocket both grew up in the same neighborhood but unlike Rocket, Li’l Ze embraces the criminal life of the city he lives in. Since he was young, he was always tempted by power and the excitement of illegal activities. As he gets older, he becomes a drug dealer who thrives on criminal activities and killing his enemies. Li’l Ze is power hungry. He works his way from the bottom of the drug trade to the top to achieve the ultimate power that he enjoys. To get to the top, he has no mercy for the people who stand in his way. He is now the leader of the deadliest gang in the

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