Meet Nicky Barnes: Harlem’s First Celebrity Gangster

Meet Nicky Barnes: Harlem’s First Celebrity Gangster The streets became his escape, and by the time he was just nine or ten, he’d already caught his first arrest. Barnes was shining shoes with a friend when a drunk customer plopped down for a polish. The man pulled out a wallet stuffed with bills, more cash than Barnes had probably ever seen at once. Temptation won. He snatched it and ran. But he didn’t get far. The cops picked him up. 00:40 Intro 01:20 THE ORIGIN STORY 06:07 THE PRISON M.B.A. 09:46 THE RISE OF “MR. UNTOUCHABLE” 16:28 THE ARROGANCE OF A KING 21:09 THE FALL AND THE BETRAYAL 25:58 THE FINAL ACT OF POWER – REVENGE 30:50 LIFE IN THE SHADOWS AND THE LEGACY Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated or fiction. #NickyBarnes #HarlemLegend #AmericanGangster #HoodWarChronicles