Omar's homosexual character is based on the heterosexual Baltimore area robber and hitman Donnie Andrews. Andrews served 18 years in prison after murdering a drug dealer. Andrews was married to Francine Boyd, who inspired the miniseries The Corner on HBO.
Omar's homosexual character is based on the life of Donnie Andrews, a heterosexual Baltimore area robber and hitman. Andrews served 18 years in prison after murdering a drug dealer and was married to Francine Boyd, who inspired the HBO miniseries "The Corner."