As I ran up the steps I heard someone call out, "Mayme! I think our show serves as a reminder and theres messages throughout if youre open to them. Its beautiful for the audience and for the people who root for the women on the show. Johnson married Hatcher in October 1948. Mayme Hatcher Johnson was the wife of notorious Harlem Gangster, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. The politicians knew it - they counted on him to deliver votes on Election Day. So every season I manage to learn more and more than what I thought I knew. In our interview with Ilfenesh Hadera, she talks about her television series Godfather of Harlem and the relationship between the characters Nicky Barnes and Bumpy Johnson, as portrayed in the film American Gangster. The amount of things that happened in and around Harlem, especially in the 60s is beautiful. Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker). If you sit down and think about what theyre dealing with, the politics, the history you really get a nuance view of Black people, Blackness and even as we move into this season the Cuban and Spanish Harlem view. And I fell hard. As with any bio book about a infamous person written by a loving spouse you will see a certain amount of bias, especially when it comes to violence but Ms. Mayme did a fine job of telling about the good and the bad of . Ophira Eisenberg interviews Ilfenesh Hadera on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York. DOnofrio (Daredevil) is Bumpys rival. [7], Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 16:40, "Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout", "Meet 'Baywatch' Actress and Activist Ilfenesh Hadera", "From Harlem To 'Baywatch' With Ilfenesh Hadera", "Ilfenesh Hadera on Godfather of Harlem role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ilfenesh_Hadera&oldid=1139148005, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 16:40. Bumpy Johnson was born on October 31 1905 in the United States. ", I immediately sunk to my knees there in the hospital waiting room. Mrs. Johnson married Ellsworth "Bumpy" [] She was fighting to be seen. ACL: Absolutely! Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. ACL: Absolutely! Hadera went on to receive an MFA in Text and Performance studies from RADA/King's College London. Her mother hoped it would keep her out of trouble but Hadera soon realized she enjoyed acting and wanted to pursue it. I think our show serves as a reminder and theres messages throughout if youre open to them. IH: Knee jerk response is to say to see the ladies of this season Stella, Elise and Mayme shine but theyve all shown their lights and you know who they are. Even the white mobsters knew it, although they had to find out the hard way. This book tells the story of the original "American Gangster" Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson as told by his wife Ms. Mayme Johnson. Season three will find Bumpy Johnson continuing to battle for control of Harlem, with other aspirants to the throne. Photo Credit: David Lee/Epix, ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? "Look, the doctors done all they could, and Mayme got the God thing in hand, let's go get out in the street and kill that punk Hawk.". I think Ive gotten to live in many different iterations of her body which I think has been really fun. And I love him very much, Dear Lord. [3][4] Hadera also worked as a waitress for 10 years prior to her television debut. Godfather explores Clays relationship with Malcolm X and his struggle to keep his religious connections to Islam hidden. ", The operation took six hours, and when it was over the doctor told me that had the bullet been one one-tenth of an inch to the left it would have pierced his heart, adding, "to be honest, we've done all we can, but it'll still be touch and go for the next few days. Taking on the Cuban mob will put Bumpy, his loved ones, and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately, the CIA. I grew up there, native New Yorker, from Harlem but I even walk down the streets that I grew up on with a renewed sense of pride for community because of the rich history. With a direct bloodline to Bumpy Johnsons rival, Stella is bound to run into trouble. In it, Hadera portrays Johnson's wife, Mayme. Al Sharpton 9 to 11 am EST Rev. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en consultant vos paramtres de vie prive. So I think just getting to live in all of those different places has been a really fun experience. Bumpy Johnson, her spouse, is a college dropout who has started using narcotics. Mayme with well managed hair and dressed smartly sitting with Margaret by her side ( Source : facebook) Harlem sporting men and women gathered together in their familiar haunts while they awaited word on the condition of their unofficial leader. But I think he is someone who has worked really hard for everything he has gotten and he is not a fan of handouts; and I respect that and I think that it is part of your job as an actor to audition. A philanthropist and a thief. Once again, Godfather of Harlem explores the collision of the criminal underworld and civil rights in the colorful, tumultuous year of 1964. So I think its a wonderful opportunity to lean into someone who is struggling but does it with such passion and composure. Four years later she was awakened from her sleep and told that her husband had been shot by a street tough named Fred "Hawk" Hawkins. [citation needed], She attended The Harlem School of the Arts, followed by the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Once again, Godfather of Harlem explores the collision of the criminal underworld and civil rights in the colorful, tumultuous year of 1964. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in North Carolina. Hatcher wrote the biography of her late husband titled Harlem Godfather. Theres so much mystery still surrounding everything. 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 nationali. You know, sometimes you forget and its like yeah thats just the bodega on the corner and youre not thinking about all the other incredible, greats that have walked down this street! Photo Credit: Epix/David Lee. She had a recurring role in the Showtime Series Billions, as a secretary to billionaire fund manager Bobby Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis. Mrs. Johnson met and married Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, in Harlem. They also enrolled her in a private school and gave her everything she desired. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. Update 05.03.09 - Mayme Hatcher Johnson, author, and widow of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, dead at 94. http://bit.ly/KamvCDryerBuzz & Company Get the f. The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory. Bumpy Johnson is back, and he's ready to reclaim his territory in the Season 3 of "Godfather of Harlem." In an exclusive clip and two exclusive photos, Johnson weighs his options as he sets . The couple met each other six months before their marriage. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. Godfather of Harlem tells the "true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the . Epix is turning back time to the reign of the "Godfather of Harlem.". Hadera looked to Maymes memoir, Harlem Godfather, when crafting her part. IH: I would first ask them if they watch the show?! As the leader of the Italian-fronted Maffia, DOnofrios Chin has an unspoken agreement with Bumpy to keep the peace but dont expect that to last long. Its beautiful for the audience and for the people who root for the women on the show. Mayme with well managed hair and dressed smartly sitting with Margaret by her side ( Source : facebook ) To read the first chapter, log onto www.harlemgodfather.com. Hadera's latest role is in the Epix series, Godfather Of Harlem, based on the true story of crime boss Bumpy Johnson. '", "It was a four month program, very intensive. Margaret and Mayme Johnson the Daughter and wife of Bumpy at our home in the Lenox Terrace 1967. just think Malcolm X, Paul Robeson, Billie Holliday, Lena Horne justt to name a few sat on that couch. A man who admonished children to stay in school, and a man who District Attorney William O'Brien once said was the most dangerous man in New York. She started as a heroin addict, she moved to the NLY, shes come out, shes just trying to be a mom and a good assistant while being good at all her jobs. However, the beauty of this show is really the characters, the constantly evolving world of the characters in this show. ACL: I would also say, its a great gangster drama if thats what youre looking for please tune in because its a good one and you will have fun, first and foremost! Hadera was born on December 1, 1985 in Harlem. IIfenesh Hadera, the actress who plays Mayme, said she keenly studied the book by Bumpy's real-life wife Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. There's no ego there, it's just part of what you do.". IH: I would first ask them if they watch the show?! Copyright 2016-2018 www.XIANYU139.com .All Rights Reserved . This film and television actress is best known for portraying Opal Gilstrap in the . We also had talks with our producers and writers on what we should expect to happen and the shape of things so we know where were going to be going in our emotions and with our scene partners. "There's cops in there and I still got warrants on me," he explained, "But I just wanna make sure Bumpy's okay. I just really enjoy reading and watching what happens next! Heard on Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout. The actor, known best for his role in the 2017 horror flick It Comes at Night, plays Teddy, an aspiring jazz artist who keeps away from his neighborhoods mob and drug wars. Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. Margaret Johnson was the granddaughter of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson and his wife, the late Mayme Johnson. Similarly, there have been multiple movie and series adaptations of the criminal life of Bumpy Johnson. IH: Basically all the Malcom X stuff! Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker). En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life and Childhood Mayme Hatcher was born in the year 1925. Each of the popular gangster epics that have come out in the last 20 years all have great and powerful things about them but I dont know if theres necessarily a message. Antoinette Crowe-Legacy: I love the journey that Elise has had. His ambitious plan will face challenges from not only the Italians but his wife Mayme, daughter Elise, rival Adam Clayton Powell, prosecutor Robert Morgenthau . So every season I manage to learn more and more than what I thought I knew. You can take books out of schools but you cant take Godfather off of MGM+. . Johnson's family moved north. Elise is a woman with a master plan, played by master actorAntoinette Crowe-Legacy. A Chicago rapper named himself after the original Johnson, calling himself Bump J [click ro read]. Whitaker appears alongside Thatch, who previously portrayed human rights activist Malcolm X in the Oscar-nominated Selma. His storyline also intertwines with boxer Cassius Clay (Deric Augustine). Long before she appeared in the 2017 big screen reboot of Baywatch alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and the recent Netflix series She's Gotta Have It, Ilfenesh Hadera attended an after school theater program at The Harlem School of the Arts. Lucky Luciano may have run most of New York. Johnson is apprehensive at first because his wife, Mayme Johnson, is a major supporter of Doug Jones. In this community that felt exploited and abused by both the government and the white criminal element, Bumpy was an underworld leader who took from the people, but at least gave something back. Harlem celebrities called the hospital every hour to check on his prognosis. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm Xs message of black economic nationalism. Vincent DOnofrio as Vincent Chin Gigante. IH: Knee jerk response is to say to see the ladies of this season Stella, Elise and Mayme shine but theyve all shown their lights and you know who they are. Her story starts with a forbidden romantic relationship. In 1938, she moved to New York, where she . He was called a pimp. #1. Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, wife of infamous Harlem gangster Ellsworth Raymond Bumpy Johnson died of respiratory failure on Friday. Mayme Johnson, widow of Harlem street legend Bumpy Johnson, sat down with us years ago to talk Bumpy, old Harlem, and the true relationship between Johnson and Frank Lucas, compared to its fictionalized depiction Home Interviews Planet Ill Originals Album Reviews Music Society/Culture Slander Subscribe To Planet Ill I choose that and it was the best thing that ever happened.". The writers will come in having done a round of homework so big and Ill ask them for this packet that they make of research and you learn so much about Harlem. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of a notorious Harlem gangster who died from heart failure on May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community, was 94. Here are some real and fascinating tidbits about Bumpy Johnson, who's portrayed by Forest Whitaker in Godfather of Harlem. Ultimately, Johnson sends Nat and Del to get the recording back. [5], In 2010 Hadera made her acting debut in the film 1/20.[6]. Bumpy, who mentored Frank Lucas, portrayed by Denzel Washington in "American Gangster," survived the shooting. It was supposed to be this fun thing that could earn me lots of money, that I could love doing, and then she ruined it because she made it scary.". Published Nov 5, 2007. Born in 1905, Bumpy Johnson was an American crime boss in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, who first came to power under racket boss Stephanie St. Clair, and later did business with. 1, Godfather of Harlem Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control A scholar and a thug. Alleybux. Here, in an excerpt from her upcoming book (written with Karen E. Quinones Miller), "Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My . The first ladies Ilfenesh Hadera and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy return as Mayme Johnson, wife to notorious gangster Bumpy Johnson (played by Forest Whitaker), and Elise, daughter to Bumpy Johnson in season three of " Godfather of Harlem ." Mayme is resilient, intelligent, a rider for her community. Bumpy died in 1968, but his wife, Mayme Hatcher, whom he married in . With only a handful of loyal men behind him, Bumpy waged a successful guerrilla war, forcing the white mobsters to finally come to terms with "that crazy Negro." Habits, Wellness and Growth for Black Women, Exclusive: The First Ladies of 'Godfather Of Harlem' Want Viewers To Know There's History In Each Episode. Forest Whitaker stars as the "Godfather of Harlem" in Epixs crime drama, premiering Sunday. She's very vocal about being like, 'This is not so, Nicky Barnes drove my man around like once before he was fired he was not good enough to hang with Bumpy. Mike Katzif/NPR Its a lesson in how to be, I can learn a lot from a woman like Mayme. Ilfenesh Hadera appears on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York. Theres so much mystery still surrounding everything. Baker Tilly, a major downtown office tenant, is moving to BMO Tower from U.S. Bank Center. Let him know I'm out here. Namely, the Cuban Mafia from neighboring Spanish Harlem. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, Author and Widow of Harlem Gangster Bumpy Johnson, dead at 94 Back to top | Back to home page LIVE VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY Rev. However, he sees something special in Ali and offers to help. And that to me is the way to ensure I never come back to DJ school. The writers will come in having done a round of homework so big and Ill ask them for this packet that they make of research and you learn so much about Harlem. hide caption. The period drama follows late crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) as he attempts to save Harlem from the control of the Mafia in the 1960s. I think a lot of actors get to a certain point where they get offers. 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"Bumpy kept the war in Harlem," said Karen E. Quinones Miller, who co-wrote the book "Harlem Godfather" (no relation to the series) with Bumpy's wife of 20 years, Mayme Johnson . This weekend was faced with tragic news from Philadelphia. The couple met each other six months before their marriage. [2] Her father, Asfaha, is a Tigrayan refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, a Harlem based NGO which works with African immigrants. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, a widow of a notorious Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. Ilfenesh Hadera: Forest was actually shooting another film, hes always working on something great. I think every season I start to do homework and I start to dig deeper. Mike Katzif/NPR I did not like attention, and I still don't like attention or being in the spotlight. Al Capone may have ruled Chicago. Bumpy Johnson wife Mayme Hatcher Johnson is best known as an author. [1] She is of mixed Ethiopian and White American descent. She was also provided the title, " The Annie Oakley of Harlem ", a nickname influenced by an incident. In her new book Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, Mayme Johnson takes aim at Lucas larger than life image as she reveals the true extent of his. She was fighting to be seen. So I think just getting to live in all of those different places has been a really fun experience. He was called an old-fashioned gentleman. Fry (2017s Bright) appears as the daughter of mob boss Chin (Vincent DOnofrio). Elise is a woman with a master plan, played by master actorAntoinette Crowe-Legacy. Mayme was born in 1914 in North Carolina and moved to New York City in 1938, where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. by By Walter F. Naedele, Inquirer Staff Writer Published May 18, 2009 THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS EXCLUSIVE TO SUBSCRIBERS DON'T MISS A MOMENT The post Exclusive: The First Ladies of Godfather Of Harlem Want Viewers To Know Theres History In Each Episode appeared first on 21Ninety. Me? Ilfenesh Hadera appears on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York. Ilfenesh Hadera is the skilled actress bringing these authentic characteristics to life. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous French Connection . But there is one thing on which everybody could agree - in his lifetime, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson ran Harlem. I knew who and what Bumpy was when I met him, and I never did intend to fall in love with him, but I did. In 1954, Johnson was sentenced to 15 years on a drug conspiracy charge. You can take books out of schools but you cant take Godfather off of MGM+. Antoinette Crowe-Legacy: I love the journey that Elise has had. But I like to think when he comes back to Godfather its like coming home for him. Elise Johnson is the real daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mother. Nigl Thatch reprises his role of Malcolm X in "Godfather of Harlem." Mayme Hatcher Johnson, wife of infamous Harlem gangster Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson died of . Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresseIP, Navigation et recherche lors de lutilisation des sites Web et applications Yahoo. When Dutch Schultz decided to move on the Harlem numbers racket, Bumpy, only 25 at the time, sprang into action. Ilfenesh Hadera: Forest was actually shooting another film, hes always working on something great. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, 94, widow of a legendary Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. Bumpy Johnson and Margaret Johnson are the true daughters of Elise Johnson and Mayme Johnson. Elise was the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Theres something so exciting about well written television. The Black culture, the Black history, that started, that is rooted, that has passed through, and developed all in Harlem is amazing. So honestly I think I was just picking at him to tell me where things go this season because we only get an episode at a time. Through her acting, you can tell how deeply she is dedicated to the role. On September 29, 2019, Hadera began starring as Mayme Johnson, the wife of Bumpy Johnson in the premiere of the American crime drama television series, Godfather of Harlem on Epix. I grew up there, native New Yorker, from Harlem but I even walk down the streets that I grew up on with a renewed sense of pride for community because of the rich history. Newcomer Crowe-Legacys character, Elise, brings viewers into the Harlem drug epidemic as she attempts to detox with the help of Malcolm X. Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. His closest connection to the drama is his girlfriend, Stella, whos the daughter of an Italian mob boss. Margaret was raised by Margaret's grandparents, who lavished gifts and pony rides on the little girl. Maybe, Bumpy Johnson net worth or Total income is $100 million in 2023. Bumpy's operation was on Monday, but by the time the Amsterdam News hit the stands on Thursday, he was still in a coma. Hadera spent years working in the restaurant business to pay the bills. According to Mayme Johnson, who now lives in a Philadephia senior facility, Lucas was not at Wells that night, did not attend Bumpy's funeral and was not invited to his wake. When I got up and turned to face Hoss Steele, Nat Pettigrew, Junie Byrd, Vince Nelson, John Levy, Ricky Williams and George Rose, I was surprised and touched to see tears in their eyes - these men were considered to be some of the toughest men in Harlem, and they were on the verge of breaking down with emotion. Paroled in 1963, he died of a heart attack while dining at Wells Restaurant in Harlem, surrounded by his childhood friends, Junie Byrd, Nat Pettigrew and Finley Hoskins. Also, Bumpy Johnson is a Criminal in Harlem, New York. Hes also been name checked by several artists including Lupe Fiasco and Freddie Foxxx [click to read]. In the early 1960s Johnson returns from 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. Its not just merely entertainment and I also think it serves to renew this interest in Black culture and American history that the powers to be in someplace of this country would like to silence a bit. Bumpy Johnson is well known as the Godfather of Harlem, and he also inspired the TV series of the same name. She met Johnson, who was called "Bumpy" because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant in 1948. Hadera said the real. Their headlines screamed "Bumpy Johnson Near Death After Being Shot During After Hours Spot Brawl.". Hadera, who previously starred in Spike Lees Shes Gotta Have It, is Bumpys wife, Mayme Johnson. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: Big Ern [12] Johnson had two daughters, Ruthie and Elease, the latter of whom was from another relationship. And I turned to that. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm Xs message of black economic nationali. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. Early life Mayme Hatcher was born in 1925. 10Godfather of Harlem Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control On auditioning for and working with Spike Lee: "Spike has made me audition for every single part I have gotten from him. Its a lesson in how to be, I can learn a lot from a woman like Mayme. A Black woman in this position, in her community STILL fighting to be seen. On her time at the Harlem School of the Arts: "It's an amazing place, that's where I started during the summer. From "Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson," set for release by Oshun Publishing in February. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). As Johnson's wife, Mayme, who married him in 1948, wrote in her biography of the crime boss, "Bumpy and his crew of nine waged a guerrilla war of sorts, and picking off Dutch Schultz's men was easy since there were few other white men walking around Harlem during the day." Hadera plays Mayme Johnson, who was the wife of one of New York City's infamous crime bosses, Bumpy Johnson who was also a subject of the movie American Gangster. California residents do not sell my data request. Mayme Hatcher is a retired senior person who is now a stay-at-home mom. Whitaker is Bumpy, one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 1960s in New York City. We pulled up in front of the hospital and I believe I actually jumped out the car before Vince even had a chance to put it in park. Now, the Harlem-raised Hadera stars in the new series Godfather Of Harlem. Theres something so exciting about well written television. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 finds Bumpy Johnson 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. Her birthplace was New York, United States of America. "I know that my husband hasn't always been the most upright citizen, but he's always been an upright man. Actually, she shot a man with a point 357 magnum who tried to rob her handbag and a gold chain in 2006. Taking on the Cuban mob will put Bumpy, his loved ones, and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately, the CIA. [7] Filmography [ edit] 21Ninetycaught up with Ilfenesh and Antoinette to talk about season three of Godfather of Harlem. In addition to Black history and events highlighted in the series, what viewers can expect this season and more! On September 29, 2019, Hadera began starring as Mayme Johnson, the wife of Bumpy Johnson in the premiere of the American crime drama television series, Godfather of Harlem on Epix. The first ladies Ilfenesh Hadera and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy return as Mayme Johnson, wife to notorious gangster Bumpy Johnson (played by Forest Whitaker), and Elise, daughter to Bumpy Johnson in season three of Godfather of Harlem. Mayme is resilient, intelligent, a rider for her community. She had a recurring role in the Showtime Series Billions, as a secretary to billionaire fund manager Bobby Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis . So I was probably an annoying co-star, like tell me tell me something!. Similar to the Bumpy Johnson criminal life, multiple movies and series have been made. Bumpy was a man whose contradictions are still the root of many an argument in Harlem. 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