Anthony Smith, known to the world as "Tony" didn't start out as the feared, enigmatic drug lord whose name echoed across continents. His story began in the crumbling streets of Portsmouth, Virginia, a small city often overshadowed by its larger neighbors. For Anthony, life was a relentless struggle. His childhood home was a weathered brick structure in one of Portsmouth's most impoverished neighborhoods, a place where survival often demanded sacrifice, and dreams were luxuries most couldn't afford.