The Black Mob Bosses History Tried to Bury

The history of American organized crime has been whitewashed—and these are the kings they tried to erase. This documentary exposes five Black crime bosses who built empires rivaling the Italian Mafia, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and commanding respect from the Five Families themselves. We're investigating the organizational brilliance, the strategic alliances, and the cultural impact of men who have been systematically excluded from the story of American organized crime. You'll discover how Bumpy Johnson won a war against Dutch Schultz and negotiated as an equal with Lucky Luciano. Why Nicky Barnes's corporate structure made The Council nearly impossible to destroy. The shocking truth about Frank Lucas's military-grade smuggling operation. The mystery of Frank Matthews—the billion-dollar kingpin who vanished in 1973 and was never found. And the forgotten pioneer Casper Holstein, who invented the numbers game and funded the Harlem Renaissance with gambling profits. This investigation draws from FBI surveillance archives, DEA case files, court testimonies, and the recorded words of the men themselves. Every empire examined. Every erasure corrected. For the complete cinematic exploration of organized crime's hidden histories, explore our 100-episode master series on the main channel, Global Mafia Universe. Link in description. Which of these Black crime bosses deserves a major Hollywood film? Drop your pick below. 0:00 The Hidden Kings of Organized Crime 1:25 Why This History Was Buried 3:15 Bumpy Johnson: The Original Harlem Godfather 6:10 Nicky Barnes: Mr. Untouchable 9:05 Frank Lucas: The Country Boys Empire 12:15 Frank Matthews: The Billion-Dollar Vanishing Act 15:30 Casper Holstein: The Forgotten Inventor 19:00 Reclaiming the History