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Vinson is an advisor to Marlo Stanfield who runs Rim Source II, an auto rim shop.

Biography[]

Season 3[]

He gave Stanfield advice on how to deal with his rival Avon Barksdale when Avon is released from prison. He continues to counsel Stanfield once he becomes embroiled in a turf war with Barksdale. He also acts as a liaison between Stanfield and Proposition Joe as Joe attempts to negotiate an end to the turf war. It is Vinson who identifies Omar Little to Brother Mouzone on Mouzone's return to Baltimore seeking revenge.

Season 4[]

Marlo continues to use Vinson's rim shop as an occasional meeting place, although Vinson never appears.

Season 5[]

Vinson was robbed by stickup man Michael Lee. ("-30-")

Appearances[]

Season 3
"Time after Time" "All Due Respect" * "Dead Soldiers" "Amsterdam" "Straight and True"
"Homecoming" "Back Burners" "Moral Midgetry" "Slapstick" "Reformation"
"Middle Ground" "Mission Accomplished"
Season 5
"More with Less" "Unconfirmed Reports" "Not for Attribution" "Transitions" "React Quotes"
"The Dickensian Aspect" "Took" "Clarifications" "Late Editions" "-30-"

*Uncredited appearance.

References[]

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