Wasn't the guy that Gianni Russo killed an associate of Pablo Escobar? I remember reading that somewhere.

He could have had a solid reputation by that alone - killing an associate of the biggest drug dealer in the world at the time and staying alive to talk about it.

That being said, much of the other stuff I don't believe him. Especially since he likes to comment on DJVlad's videos where he basically mocks himself. Not sure what that's about.