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The First Stone: How did Reef get his nickname?

Chapter Three

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Reef, Jink, and Bigger were smoking a joint when Reef sucked in a "burning remnant". burning his mouth and causing him to gag. The other boys thought it was hilarious, and Bigger called Reef the "Grim Reefer"—hence—Reef.

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The First Stone