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Celebrity Crime Files
2012 - 2024 0.0 (0 votes) 4 Seasons
Genres
Crime Documentary
Networks
TV One

Celebrity Crime Files

Real stories beyond the headlines.

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2012)

No overview available.

9 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Rae Carruth
2012-10-15

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 min
Episode 2: LaLa Brown
2012-10-22

The story of the unsolved murder of R&B singer Yolanda "LaLa" Brown (1986-2007) and her boyfriend in a recording studio.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 3: Marvin Gaye
2012-10-29

After 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 min
Episode 4: Jam Master Jay
2012-11-05

Run-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 min
Episode 5: Bison Dele aka Brian Williams
2012-11-12

Trading 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 min
Episode 6: Merlin Santana
2012-11-26

Promising actor and rapper, Merlin Santana is fatally shot to death in 2002 while sitting in a parked car and accused of rape.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: Donald Goines
2012-12-03

Donald Goines is shot and killed in 1974 after achieving fame for writing 16 popular pulp crime novels in only five years.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 8: Peter Tosh
2012-12-10

Famous reggae solo artist, Peter Tosh is killed by three ex-cons who invaded his Jamaican home and brutally tortured and shot him.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 9: Peter Tosh
2012-12-10

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2013)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Bumpy Johnson
2013-08-05

The original black godfather of Harlem, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, who was once called the "most dangerous man in New York."

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 2: John Whitehead
2013-08-12

No 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 min
Episode 3: Scott La Rock
2013-08-19

Scott '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 min
Episode 4: Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter
2013-08-26

Rubin'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 min
Episode 5: Mac Dre
2013-09-09

Underground 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 min
Episode 6: Lorenzen Wright
2013-09-16

The murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright remains a mystery while his body is discovered in a field riddled with bullets.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: Magnolia Shorty
2013-09-23

Magnolia Shorty, the Queen of New Orleans bounce music, is murdered during gun violence while seated in a car near her home.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 8: Lyman Bostock
2013-09-30

Baseball player Lyman Bostock was cut down by a monster; it wasn't even meant for him but someone else's bad marriage.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 9: Notorious B.I.G.
2013-10-07

Rapper Notorious B.I.G.'s murder after being gunned down is related to Tupac Shakur's murder soon after in New York.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 10: Michael Winans
2013-10-14

Michael Winans Jr. is set to serve nearly 14 years for stealing money from churches charged with financial fraud.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 11: Kwame Kilpatrick
2013-10-21

Hip-hop mayor Kwame Kilpatrick goes down on racketeering and extortion, all while found guilty on most counts.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 12: Michael Jackson
2013-10-28

The 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 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2014)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Chris Lighty
2014-09-08

The people closest to Chris Lighty explain what happened to him as a victim of foul play leading to his death.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 2: Madame Stephanie St. Clair
2014-09-15

The 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 min
Episode 3: Jesse Jackson Jr., Ray Nagin & WIlliam Jefferson
2014-09-22

Men who betrayed the support and trust of their citizenry for their own personal gain as the community suffers.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 4: Sam Hurd & Darryl Henley
2014-09-29

Former 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 min
Episode 5: James Byrd & Michael Donald
2014-10-06

Two shocking murders in Texas and Alabama in the last 40 years against blacks; the murder of James Byrd and Michael Donald.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 6: Contenders to Offenders
2014-10-13

Professional boxers that have been imprisoned learn behind bars; Trevor Berbick, Riddick Bowe and Henry Tillman.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: Martyrs of the Movement
2014-10-20

Malcolm 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 min
Episode 8: Tookie Williams
2014-10-27

Tookie 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 min
Episode 9: Shakir Stewart
2014-11-03

Oakland native Shakir 'Shake' Stewart signed multi-platinum superstars like Young Jeezy and Rick Ross; also Executive Vice President of Def Jam Records.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 10: The Black Panthers
2014-11-10

The life and crimes of the Black Panther Party's founders Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale and the great Angela Davis.

Runtime: 43 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2024)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Left Eye
2024-08-28

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 min
Episode 2: Murder Inc
2024-09-04

The 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 min
Episode 3: Drug Rich
2024-09-11

A 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 min
Episode 4: Lil Kim
2024-09-18

The 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 min
Episode 5: Sean Taylor
2024-09-25

The 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 min
Episode 6: Megan Thee Stallion
2024-10-02

In 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 min
Episode 7: Quad Studios Shooting
2024-10-09

Detailing 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 min
Episode 8: Meek Mill
2024-10-16

Meek 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

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