Kensington Survivor Series

Shahudeen Craig

, I dive deeper into the reality of life after the streets. This isn’t a fairytale recovery story — it’s the truth about what happens when the high fades, th...

  1. Episode 1

    Welcome to the Art of Addiction Podcast

    Welcome to the Art of Addiction Podcast, where truth meets redemption. From the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia—the epicenter of America’s opioid epidemic—I share the raw, unfiltered stories of addiction, survival, and recovery. After losing both legs and nearly losing my life, I found purpose through storytelling, exposing the dark and beautiful truth about addiction, trauma, and hope.

    5h 6m

  2. Episode 2

    The Rise and Decline of Kensington

    Explore the powerful history of Kensington, Philadelphia — from its rise as an industrial powerhouse in the 1960s to its collapse under poverty, deindustrialization, and the devastating grip of the fentanyl epidemic. This episode of Art of Addiction investigates how drug policy, homelessness, and systemic neglect turned Kensington into one of America’s most visible drug epicenters. Featuring real data, historical insight, and raw human stories, this is a deep dive into a neighborhood still fighting for recovery

    3 min

  3. Episode 3

    My Audio Journal Vol.1 | Kensington Survivor Series

    This is my audio journal from today. A raw, unfiltered look at what I’ve been dealing with — family issues, stress, emotions, and staying grounded through it all. The Kensington Survivor Series isn’t just about the past… it’s about the daily battle to stay focused, stay clean, and stay in control. Some days are heavy. Some days are painful. But every day is part of the healing journey. 🎧 Art of Addiction Podcast — real life, real emotions, real recovery. Drop a comment if you deal with family stress too… you’re not alone.

    17 min

  4. Episode 4

    THE WEYMOUTH Silent Death in Kensington | Art of Addiction Podcast

    Kensington is crying for help… and the world keeps ignoring it. In this episode of the Kensington Survivor Series, we uncover the silent death creeping through the streets: FENTANYL — the drug taking lives quietly, quickly, and without mercy. This isn’t fear-mongering. This is the truth. A crisis that kills without warning, without sound, and without stopping. Through real stories, raw experiences, and firsthand survivor insight, the Art of Addiction Podcast exposes what fentanyl is doing to Kensington… and why people are still dying. 🎙️ Art of Addiction Podcast Real stories. Real truth. Real awareness. Drop a comment if you’ve lost someone to fentanyl. RIP to the fallen.

    7 min

  5. Episode 5

    The Weymouth Files Vol.1 | Inside Kensington’s Most Dangerous Drug Block

    Welcome to The Weymouth Files — Vol.1, a deep dive into one of Kensington’s most dangerous and feared drug blocks. This episode exposes the street economy, the coded rules, the violence, the addiction, and the people trying to survive Weymouth Street’s chaotic underworld. We explore: • Why Weymouth St became a hotspot for drug empires • How open-air markets operate under the El • The danger residents and addicts face daily • Real stories from the block • The evolution of Kensington’s underground drug scene • Why Weymouth remains one of the most infamous streets in Philadelphia This is raw, unfiltered, street-level storytelling from someone who lived it. 🎙️ Kensington Survivor Series — Art of Addiction Podcast Real streets. Real stories. No sugarcoating. Drop a comment if you want Vol.2 of The Weymouth Files.

    4 min

  6. Episode 6

    The Weymouth Files Vol.2 | The Rise & Fall of Flaco

    In this episode of the Kensington Survivor Series, we break down the rise and fall of Flaco — a name many people in the neighborhood know, but few understand. This is not glorification. This is real street history, addiction, struggle, choices, consequences, and the brutal reality of Kensington. We explore: • How Flaco came up • What led to his downfall • The addiction and chaos that pulled him deeper • How Kensington traps people in cycles they can’t escape • The lessons his story teaches all of us 🎙️ Art of Addiction Podcast Real stories. Real pain. Real survival. Comment below: Did you know Flaco? What do YOU remember?

    5 min

  7. Episode 7

    The Weymouth Files Vol.3 | Inside the Empire: How Weymouth Really Worked

    The Weymouth Files — Vol.3 takes you deep inside the engine that powered one of Kensington’s most dangerous drug blocks. This episode reveals how the Weymouth Street empire actually worked — from street-level operations to the unspoken rules, coded systems, supply lines, lookouts, stash spots, and the people who controlled the flow. This is the raw street history nobody on the outside ever understood. In this episode, we break down: • How product moved through the block • The hierarchy and unspoken chain of command • How money, violence, and addiction kept the cycle alive • The roles of runners, lookouts, and enforcers • Why Weymouth became one of Philly’s most feared spots • The impact this “empire” had on addicts, families, and the community This isn’t glorification — it’s documentation of a world built on survival, chaos, and pain. 🎙️ Kensington Survivor Series — Art of Addiction Podcast Real stories. Real streets. Real truth. Drop a comment if you want Vol.4.

    4 min

  8. Episode 8

    Kensington Survivor Poem "Rise Through the Ruins"

    A dark, gritty, and brutally honest motivational poem from Kenzo Picasso, a real survivor of the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia. This raw monologue reflects addiction, homelessness, loss, amputation, and the fight to rise again. From overdoses to frostbite… from tranq wounds to trauma… from losing friends to losing legs — this is the voice of someone who lived it and made it out. 🔥 Art of Addiction Podcast presents this exclusive survivor poem, created to inspire anyone battling demons, recovery, depression, or hopelessness. If you’ve ever felt broken… this is for you. Follow for more powerful stories: IG: @kenzo215picasso | @artofaddictiontv TikTok: @kenzo215picasso YouTube: Art of Addiction Podcast #KensingtonSurvivor #ArtOfAddictionPodcast #MotivationalPoem #AddictionRecovery #DarkMotivation #KensingtonPhiladelphia #ZombieLandPhilly #SurvivorStory #TraumaRecovery #InspirationalSpeech #OverdoseSurvivor #FentanylCrisis #PhiladelphiaStreets #MotivationForAddicts #RecoveryCommunity #KenzoPicasso #RealLifeStories

    2 min
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  • Creator
    Shahudeen Craig
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  • Episodes
    23
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