FRANK LUCAS Ep. 2 | “The Big Track Robbery”

FRANK LUCAS Ep. 2 | “The Big Track Robbery”

From Infamous America by Black Barrel Media

April 8, 2026 · 32 min · Season 44 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode discusses Frank Lucas's rise in the Harlem crime scene during Bumpy Johnson's imprisonment.

Bumpy Johnson, the Godfather of Harlem, goes to prison after the betrayal by Flash Walker. While Bumpy serves time at Alcatraz, Frank Lucas commits two high-profile robberies in Harlem. When Bumpy returns home, he brings Frank into his crew, and Frank wants Bumpy to start a heroin operation. Bumpy refuses, but Frank will soon have the opportunity to start the business himself. Check out these great books about Frank Lucas, Bumpy Johnson, and Harlem crime: “Harlem Godfather” by Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller “Original Gangster” by Frank Lucas and Aliya S. King Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Mood! For 20% off of your first order, use the promo code INFAMOUS at Mood.com Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. For more…

Topics covered

  • crime
  • robbery
  • drug trade
  • Harlem
  • betrayal
  • gangsters

Keywords

  • Frank Lucas
  • Bumpy Johnson
  • Harlem
  • robbery
  • drug operation
  • crime

Sponsors

Quince, Mood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harlem Godfather, Original Gangster

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