Book Review

Notorious C.O.P. (2006)

EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: Aug 08, 2006; Writers: Matt Diehl, Derrick Parker; Genres: Music, Nonfiction; Publisher: St. Martin's Press

The Gist
The autobiography of B-boy-turned-''hip-hop cop'' Parker, who investigated many rap-related crimes, including the murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.

The Highlight
Parker's street informants allege that in 1995 Biggie ordered a hit on a small-time crook for supposedly stealing an associate's gold chain.

Worth the $24.95?
Parker's story is a compelling, if bleak, examination of why so many rap crimes remain unsolved.

Originally posted Jul 14, 2006 Published in issue #887 Jul 21, 2006 Order article reprints

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