BOYD AND LUCINDA WITH Godfather of West Coast Rap Alonzo Williams

Los Angeles - The acronym N.W.A. are three explosive letters loaded with controversy within the unpredictable genre of hip hop.  But for one man, those letters mean only one thing - Not Without Alonzo.  Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams is widely acknowledged as the definitive "Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop" and considering his historical stance pioneering the birth of west coast hip hop, it is clearly understood why. 

Williams can purposely take credit for brokering not only some of the biggest connections in hip hop but also for discovering some its biggest names, including Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy E.  With the July debut of the highly-anticipated HBO series, "The Defiant Ones," about Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, Williams' truth will be told.  And to further clarify the matter, he has released a narrative in his own words, "N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo," a memoir and audio book, narrated by him and packed with the personal punch, flavor and charisma he is known for.  Alonzo Williams and Dr. Dre "

But it is his contribution to the HBO four-part documentary, "The Defiant Ones" that has him most excited. The special details the musical and business partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Directed by Allen Hughes, the film will include numerous in-depth interviews including Bono, Nas, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and Alonzo Williams.