Pistol Pete, The King of Rikers, grew up in the Bronx, facing a challenging childhood marked by violence. This led to a 17-year sentence, both state and federal. Upon release, Pete prioritized rewriting his story and focusing on his family. He swiftly entered the hip-hop scene, managing artists under K.A.R (Kill All Rats) label, and established his foundation and Dog In The Yard Podcast.