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Part 4: Bill Haney on Meeting 2Pac & Suge Knight, Pac Couldn't Have Been a Blood from Oakland
Part 2: Bill Haney on Getting 5 Years at 21 for Involvement in Drug Ring
Part 1: Bill Haney on Growing Up in Oakland During Crack Era, Going to Jail as a Teen for Drugs
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Bill Haney revealed that he was shot five times, suffering injuries to his back and arm while he was in his car. Although he struggled to specify exactly what precipitated the violent episode, Haney described the confusion and inconsistency of police officers' information regarding his assailant. Landing in the hospital was an undeniably pivotal moment for Haney, who recounted the fear of not making it through the ordeal and pondering the question of what would happen to his children. Despite the difficult times, Haney clung to his will to survive, strengthened by a determination to go home to his children rather than end up incarcerated or even worse. His tragic experience awakened a profound perspective shift: the importance of home, family, and life over material possessions and status. His misfortune became a turning point, leading him to transition from street life to a legitimate livelihood.
