Frank Lucas may be Hollywood s man of the moment via Denzel Washington s portrayal of him in the film American Gangster, but the former Harlem drug lord is anything but that, according to the widow of ...

Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, ...

"Here's a guy who was a chess player, a poet, a philanthropist, a murderer and a drug dealer," Forest Whitaker says of the real-life gangster, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, he plays in "Godfather of ...

Harlem stood out like a glittering jewel when America was at war with itself. It became a Mecca for Black people who wanted to live, thrive, and love away from oppressive racism. Harlem was never ...

While the series masterfully weaved a narrative of power, struggle, and ambition, the true story of Bumpy Johnson is equally, if not more, fascinating While we patiently wait for season 4 of ...

Godfather of Harlem has seen Bumpy Johnson face countless foes, but Season 3 will prove his most challenging yet, Forest Whitaker told Newsweek. Whitaker reflected on how the gangster will begin ...

Bumpy Johnson is back, and he’s ready to reclaim his territory in the Season 3 of “Godfather of Harlem.” In an exclusive clip and two exclusive photos, Johnson weighs his options as he sets his sights ...

It’s official: Bumpy Johnson will return to the streets of Harlem once again. Epix has renewed its crime drama — and “American Gangster” prequel — “Godfather of Harlem” for a second season. Starring ...

The future of Harlem hangs in the balance in the new season of ‘Godfather of Harlem.’ The fourth season of “Godfather of Harlem” promises to present the most difficult challenges Bumpy Johnson has ...