TEDDY RILEY REVEALS THERE WAS A CONTRACT ON HIS LIFE: "MY GODFATHER TRIED TO HAVE ME KILLED"

In this intense clip from My Expert Opinion Ep. #19, Teddy Riley opens up about one of the darkest periods of his life — and the real-life trauma that inspired the song “Long Gone.” After the tragic deaths of his brother and close friend, Riley reveals how street politics, rumors of a contract on his life, and escalating tension in Harlem forced him to consider leaving everything behind. He shares the chilling story of a meeting at The Flash Inn in Harlem — a location known for mafia ties — where powerful figures confronted Gene Griffin over alleged threats. Teddy explains how family, loyalty, forgiveness, and faith guided his decisions during a time when violence felt inevitable. He reflects on greed, betrayal in groups, and how chess strategy shaped his approach to both business and survival. This is more than music history — it’s a story about Harlem, unity, street culture, and how pain became art. If you’ve ever wondered what artists endure behind the scenes, this conversation pulls the curtain all the way back. #TeddyRiley #MathHoffa #MyExpertOpinion #TeddyRileyBook #NewJackSwing #HarlemHistory #AlpoAndRichPorter #NickyBarnes #StreetStories #TrueCrime #IndustrySecrets #TheFlashInn #GeneGriffin #ChessPlayer *THE VIEWS, OPINION, AND COMMENTS EXPRESSED ON "MY EXPERT OPINION SHOW" BY ANY GUEST BEING INTERVIEWED ARE THOSE OF THE GUEST AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS HELD BY MATH HOFFA OR ANY CO-HOST ON "MY EXPERT OPINION SHOW"* BECOME A MEMBER FOR EARLY ACCESS TO MY EXPERT OPINION EPISODES AND NEW SHOWS ON THE WAY!!! https://bit.ly/JOINMATHHOFFATV - →DONATE TO $HOFFAGANG ON CASH APP← https://cash.app/app/GXTMJQT →LISTEN TO MEO ON THE GO← Soundcloud:   / myexpertopinion   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sTMXsG... →FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA← TWITTER:   / mathhoffa   INSTAGRAM:   / math.hoffa   FACEBOOK:   / math-hoffa-103361215768   -QUARANTINE PRODUCTIONS #MathHoffa