Real stories beyond the headlines.
Diving deep into the heart of black entertainment's most perplexing mysteries, this investigative series exposes the hidden truths and untold stories behind the controversies that have rocked the African-American celebrity world.
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9 episodes
The case of former NFL wide receiver Rae Carruth, who was tried for his role in a murder-for-hire plot trying to make the murder look like a random act of violence. that resulted in the death of his pregnant girlfriend
Runtime: 43 minThe story of the unsolved murder of R&B singer Yolanda "LaLa" Brown (1986-2007) and her boyfriend in a recording studio.
Runtime: 43 minAfter Marvin Gaye (1939-1984) gets involved in an argument between his parents, his father shoots and kills him with a gun he gave him.
Runtime: 43 minRun-DMC's Jam Master Jay (1965-2002) was shot to death inside his New York City recording studio without any witnesses or suspects years later.
Runtime: 43 minTrading fame and fortune for a nomadic life at sea, former NBA player Bison Dele disappeared in the South Pacific after a fight with his brother.
Runtime: 43 minPromising actor and rapper, Merlin Santana is fatally shot to death in 2002 while sitting in a parked car and accused of rape.
Runtime: 43 minDonald Goines is shot and killed in 1974 after achieving fame for writing 16 popular pulp crime novels in only five years.
Runtime: 43 minFamous reggae solo artist, Peter Tosh is killed by three ex-cons who invaded his Jamaican home and brutally tortured and shot him.
Runtime: 43 minNo overview available.
12 episodes
The original black godfather of Harlem, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, who was once called the "most dangerous man in New York."
Runtime: 43 minNo justice for 70's singer John Whitehead's death while working on his car with a friend with nothing more than collateral damage.
Runtime: 43 minScott 'La Rock' Sterling , a hip-hop pioneer on the verge of stardom, is murdered days before his dreams of stardom would come true.
Runtime: 43 minRubin's conviction of a crime he wasn't involved with leads to a sentence of life in prison at the height of his boxing career.
Runtime: 43 minUnderground rapper to high-stakes bank robber, Mac Dre served a four year prison sentence while recording an album over the phone from prison.
Runtime: 43 minThe murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright remains a mystery while his body is discovered in a field riddled with bullets.
Runtime: 43 minMagnolia Shorty, the Queen of New Orleans bounce music, is murdered during gun violence while seated in a car near her home.
Runtime: 43 minBaseball player Lyman Bostock was cut down by a monster; it wasn't even meant for him but someone else's bad marriage.
Runtime: 43 minRapper Notorious B.I.G.'s murder after being gunned down is related to Tupac Shakur's murder soon after in New York.
Runtime: 43 minMichael Winans Jr. is set to serve nearly 14 years for stealing money from churches charged with financial fraud.
Runtime: 43 minHip-hop mayor Kwame Kilpatrick goes down on racketeering and extortion, all while found guilty on most counts.
Runtime: 43 minThe King of Pop's death and his alleged killer's trial leads to his sentence of four years in prison after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Runtime: 43 minNo overview available.
10 episodes
The people closest to Chris Lighty explain what happened to him as a victim of foul play leading to his death.
Runtime: 43 minThe mysterious life and death of Madame Stephanie St. Clair. The first Lady Gangster of Harlem, the "Numbers Queen". She took on the mob and beat everyone who came against her in a man's world.
Runtime: 43 minMen who betrayed the support and trust of their citizenry for their own personal gain as the community suffers.
Runtime: 43 minFormer NFL football players Sam Hurd and Darryl Henley are charged with serious drug trafficking offenses; Hurd arrested for cocaine and marijuana possession; Henley illegally transports cocaine.
Runtime: 43 minTwo shocking murders in Texas and Alabama in the last 40 years against blacks; the murder of James Byrd and Michael Donald.
Runtime: 43 minProfessional boxers that have been imprisoned learn behind bars; Trevor Berbick, Riddick Bowe and Henry Tillman.
Runtime: 43 minMalcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Medgar Evers: Three iconic men whose names remain legendary in fighting for social justice for African-Americans on the front lines are profiled.
Runtime: 43 minTookie Williams was convicted of four counts of murder and sentenced to death while maintaining that he did not commit the crimes he was convicted of.
Runtime: 43 minOakland native Shakir 'Shake' Stewart signed multi-platinum superstars like Young Jeezy and Rick Ross; also Executive Vice President of Def Jam Records.
Runtime: 43 minThe life and crimes of the Black Panther Party's founders Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale and the great Angela Davis.
Runtime: 43 minNo overview available.
8 episodes
In 1994, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes set NFL star Andre Rison's mansion ablaze; their tumultuous relationship, the pressures of fame, and the aftermath of this catastrophic event offer a story of passion and consequences.
Runtime: 43 minThe sensational case of Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. founder, involved accusations of money laundering linked to a drug kingpin. The intense investigation, legal battle, and his acquittal are detailed, highlighting broad legal implications in hip hop.
Runtime: 43 minA notorious Atlanta based organization known as the Drug Rich Gang was involved in a spree of robberies that targeted local celebrities. Uncover how law enforcement handles the violent home invasions and celebrity heists to their shocking methods and fierce response to preserve public safety and celebrity and social media culture..
Runtime: 43 minThe legal battle of Lil' Kim, convicted of perjury and conspiracy in 2005, is detailed; her trial, the events leading up to it, and its aftermath, reveal the complexities of loyalty, fame, and consequences of falsehood.
Runtime: 43 minThe tragic death of NFL star Sean Taylor is uncovered: from the home invasion to the intense investigation and its emotional toll on his family, the NFL, and fans; discover Taylor's lasting impact and the void his sudden passing left behind.
Runtime: 43 minIn 2020, a glamorous Hollywood night turns tragic as an argument between hip-hop stars Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez ends in gunfire; Megan was allegedly shot by Tory, sparking an intense media storm and legal battle that shocked the world.
Runtime: 43 minDetailing the infamous Quad Studios shooting of Tupac Shakur; exploring the events surrounding the attack, the subsequent investigation and its impact on Tupac's life and career, highlighting the tensions in the hip-hop world.
Runtime: 43 minMeek Mill's legal odyssey, highlighting systemic flaws in the U.S. justice system, is detailed. His journey from probation violations to becoming an advocate for legal reform, shedding light on racial disparities.
Runtime: 43 min