Godfather of Harlem
Season 2 finds Bumpy battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,” the pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm X’s message of black economic nationalism.
Method Man, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Paul Sorvino, Kathrine Narducci
Bumpy Johnson wants to use his new French supplier to distribute to the “Harlems” of other major American cities. Malcolm X uses Cassius Clay to leverage himself back into favor with the Nation of Islam before Clay’s famous fight versus Sonny Liston.
Guest Stars:
Method Man, Deric Augustine, Annabella Sciorra, Markuann Smith, Paul Sorvino
When innocent black teenagers and bystanders are savagely beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to free them. Adam Clayton Powell and Mayme Johnson use peaceful protest, but Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X prefer street justice.
Guest Stars:
Deric Augustine, Markuann Smith, Kathrine Narducci, Elvis Nolasco
An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.
Guest Stars:
Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Elvis Nolasco, Ronald Guttman
Three Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal investigation. Chin Gigante evades imprisonment with an “insanity” defense, and Malcolm X delivers his most fervent call to action.
Guest Stars:
Grace Porter, Kathrine Narducci, Elvis Nolasco, Ronald Guttman
Before accepting a prestigious award, Bumpy Johnson contemplates the many contradictions in his life, and struggles to do what's best for his family; Chin Gigante learns a difficult truth about his daughter, Stella.
Guest Stars:
Whoopi Goldberg, Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Elvis Nolasco
Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.
Guest Stars:
Method Man, Annabella Sciorra, A$AP Ferg, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou
Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.
Guest Stars:
Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Kathrine Narducci, Elvis Nolasco
