CANADALAND How a Canadian Teenager Stole a Record Company
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Jul 14, 2025 Julian Abraham, a reporter and composer, unveils the bizarre tale of a Canadian teenager who orchestrated a colossal scam in the hip-hop world. He explores how this high schooler managed to juggle math homework with duping major industry players while claiming control of Ruthless Records post-Eazy-E. The conversation dives into the chaotic aftermath of the teenager's audacious exploits, miscommunications with industry elites, and how a youthful ambition spiraled into an FBI investigation, blending humor and reflection on unexpected personal growth.
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Teen Ottawa Hacker Meets Hip-Hop
- Raphael Gazarian was a misfit teen in Ottawa who loved hip-hop and hacking phones.
- He and friends pulled phone pranks while immersing themselves in early 90s rap culture.
Childhood Voicemail Hack Tactic
- Raphael discovered a voicemail hacking method by rapidly pressing phone keys to trick systems into granting access.
- He exploited this technique from childhood to change voicemail messages and prank voicemail systems.
Voicemail Hijack Launches Scam
- Raphael used his phone hacking skill to hijack Ruthless Records' voicemail and reroute calls to an Ottawa apartment.
- He changed voicemail greetings to claim Ruthless had moved to Canada and gave a false contact number.