By: Brent Page

Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams has long been proclaimed as the Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop, a visionary who helped launch icons like Dr. Dre and Ice Cube and nurtured the early Compton rap scene. By the 2000s, Williams had cemented his legacy in music. But in 2011, at an age when he was enjoying the fruits of his career, life threw him an unexpected challenge.

Despite Lonzo going to the gym and feeling physically well that year, Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This was a twist in the narrative of a man known for his strength and swagger. The diagnosis came early, which Williams credits with ultimately saving his life. Lonzo found himself in a more serious fight than any music industry battle. He made the difficult decision to undergo surgery to have his prostate

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