Rich Porter - wikipedia Rich Porter Rich Porter Richard Porter Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S. January 3, 1990 ( 1990 - 01 - 03 ) ( aged 24 ) The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. Cause of death Murder ( multiple gunshots ; head and chest ) Other names Money Rich Rich Po Occupation Drug dealer Criminal penalty 1 - year prison sentence Criminal status Deceased Conviction ( s ) Drug Possession ( 1984 ) Weapons Possession ( 1984 ) Richard `` Rich '' Porter ( July 26, 1965 -- January 4, 1990 ) was an American drug dealer who rose to prominence in Harlem during the War on Drugs in the mid-1980s ; police described him as being a `` high - level crack dealer '' who `` sold about $50,000 worth of crack a week ''. The 2002 film Paid in Full was based on Rich and his partners Azie Faison and Alpo Martinez. Contents 1 Life 2 Death 3 In popular culture 3.1 In film 3.2 In music 4 References Life Rich was born in Harlem, New York City and began selling drugs at the age of 12, rising through the ranks of the drug trade in Harlem. He became known for his flamboyant and high - profile lifestyle and was rumoured to have never worn the same outfit twice and that he owned over a dozen luxury vehicles that he kept in a garage in Manhattan during the height of his career as a drug dealer. Death He was murdered on January 3, 1990 at the age of 24 and his body was found the next day near Orchard Beach, Bronx. He was shot several times in the head and chest and the police found $2,239 in his pocket. His friend and former drug dealing partner Alpo Martinez was charged and convicted of his murder. On December 5, 1989 his 12 - year - old brother Donnell Porter was kidnapped in Harlem on his way to school and then had his finger cut off in order to extort $500,000 in ransom money from Rich. He was eventually killed and his body was found on January 28, 1990, a mile away from where Rich 's body was found and less than a month after Rich 's murder. In popular culture In film The 2002 film Paid in Full was based on the life and death of Rich, and his involvement in drug dealing along with Azie Faison and Alpo Martinez. His character was portrayed by fellow Harlem native Mekhi Phifer. In music 50 Cent `` Rest in peace to Rich '' - Ghetto Qu'ran. A $ AP Ferg `` Then I got married to you, Richard Porter did n't do it. He was too busy getting busy, all of which was foolish. '' - Thug Cry. A $ AP Rocky `` From the home of the richest ballers I 'm Richard Porter mixed with Mr. Porter '' - Wavybone. Boosie Badazz `` Niggas will shoot you in the back and cut your fucking throat like Rich and Alpo. '' - Betrayed Cam'ron `` Rich and A hit the kitchens then were pitchin ' up '' - Killa Cam. `` And Alpo ordered guys to slaughter guys and the whole Harlem was in tears when Rich Porter died '' - I Remember When Fat Joe `` I 'm paid in full as we speakin ', Not Rich Porter, just one rich Puerto Rican '' - Dreamin Freeway `` Switch lanes to get paid in full, look, it 's the Rich Porter of transporters '' - Turn Out the Lights ( Freewest ). French Montana `` Getting money, blowing money, rich, I 'm Porter '' - Julius Caesar. The Game `` I 'm Rich like Porter '' - Money. `` I 'll send a lil ' back like the brother of Rich Porter '' - Aim 4 the Head. Jay - Z `` New Rich Porter, the way I flip quarters '' - American Gangster. `` The twin brother of Rich Porter, separated at birth, I got the soul of a hustler '' - There 's Been a Murder. `` This is Rich Porter, part two '' - opening night of the Barclays Center freestyle. Meek Mill `` Feeling like I 'm Richard Porter, I 'm really balling '', `` They got me feeling like Rich Porter '' - Rich Porter. `` When I step up in the club I 'm feelin ' like Rich, Porter that is '' - Niggas In Paris. `` I was like more a Rich Porter, no double crossing on my peoples '' - R.I.C.O. References Jump up ^ Missing Boy : Drug Trade Hits Again Jump up ^ Rich, Alpo, and AZ : one of the most infamous New York City drug kingpins Jump up ^ The death of Rich Porter 's brother Jump up ^ Body of a Boy Found in Bags On Bronx Path Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rich_Porter&oldid=803381590 '' Categories : 1964 births 1990 deaths American drug traffickers African - American mobsters American mobsters Murdered American mobsters People murdered by African - American organized crime People from Harlem Hidden categories : Articles with hCards Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 2 October 2017, at 04 : 51. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: who is the real mitch from paid in full
Answer: Richard "Rich" Porter