Carlo Gambino remains one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in the history of organized crime. Known as “The Quiet Don,” Gambino rose from humble beginnings in Sicily to become the head of the most influential Mafia family in the United States—one that still bears his name today. Born on August 24, 1902, in Palermo, Sicily, Carlo Gambino grew up surrounded by the traditions of the Sicilian Mafia. By the time he immigrated to New York in 1921, he was already familiar

Miami, Florida—a city celebrated for its vibrant culture, palm-lined streets, and thriving music scene—has produced countless legends whose stories echo through time. Among those names is Kilo Ump, a figure whose journey transcends the boundaries of street legend to embody a powerful tale of survival, redemption, and resilience. In the gritty chronicles of Miami’s past, few groups commanded as much fear and respect as the Miami Boyz, also known as The Untouchables. Their infl

Many people in New Orleans have heard the name Telly Hankton—especially those from Josephine Street in Uptown. Known for his flashy lifestyle, nice cars, and bikes, Telly became a street legend long before his name hit national headlines. In a city where hustlers and heavyweights come and go, Hankton’s name carried a different kind of weight—one that struck both respect and fear into those who crossed his path. Before the chaos that later defined his legacy, Telly was known f

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New Orleans native Master P , born Percy Miller, is one of hip-hop’s greatest success stories. What began as a $10,000 inheritance  from...

In the early 2000s, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the fiery and spiritual member of the iconic group TLC, began experiencing chilling...

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has birthed a long list of influential voices in hip-hop, each bringing their own unfiltered authenticity to the...

In the underworld of American crime history, few figures loom as large—and as mysteriously—as Frank Matthews . By the early 1970s,...

In the rich tapestry of American hip-hop, few names hold as much cultural weight in the South as DJ Screw , born Robert Earl Davis Jr.  A...