He Made $12K His First Month in the Drug Game—Then Became a High-Stakes Gambler

Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories · Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 28m

Freddy Dee grew up in Harlem, Florida, just outside Clewiston, surrounded by stories of street legends in his own family. His grandfather and uncle were known as hustlers and street guys, and Freddy says he grew up hearing stories about robberies, dice games, poker games—even armored trucks. Before long, Freddy began following a similar path. In this episode of Honor Among Thieves Podcast, Freddy Dee tells the story of going from robberies to the Florida drug trade during the 2008 recession. His first opportunity came when he acted as a middleman in cocaine transactions, earning roughly…