“Bumpy Johnson: The Real Godfather of Harlem”

👑 He ran Harlem like royalty — and played chess with crime. In this gripping biopic episode, we tell the true, untamed story of Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, the real Godfather of Harlem. 🗽🕵️‍♂️💣 Forget the TV version — this is the raw history of a man who walked between underworld and upper-class with equal respect. From his war with Dutch Schultz to his alliance with Lucky Luciano, Bumpy wasn’t just a gangster — he was a strategist, a protector, and a street legend who rewrote the rules of organized crime in Black America. This episode uncovers:The truth behind his Harlem empireHis battles with corrupt cops and rival mobsThe lasting influence he had on Black leadership and hip-hop storytellingBumpy was feared, respected, and ultimately immortalized. This is his real story — and it’s bigger than any script could capture.