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THE BEST SELLERS LIST

 

 

 

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THE BEST SELLERS LIST

In our new column, we have The Best Sellers List. Here, we cover the greatest inspiration of a particular author or artist in media, and how it made it a best-seller. In our new hotness for February, is Deric Augustine as the model Black Athlete in Godfather of Harlem.

First, let’s reveal a poll on Twitter. Then, let’s show how it was a success.

#Power has inspired #generations for years. But we criticize the portrayal of #Blackpeople as #gangsters and #gangviolence. Does #GodfatherofHarlem do any better?#Hollywood #BlackHistoryMonth #EU #promo #HipHop

— Database Comics Museum (@ClarkJosephKe11) February 25, 2026

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WHY WE AVOID MICHAEL RAINEY JR. IS ON THE BEST SELLERS LIST

THE PRODUCING TEAM

Namely, veteran American actor, artist, producer Curtis Jackson, aka, 50 Cent is the iconic mastermind behind the television show. Importantly, the show has been celebrated as the best of black entertainment with entertaining storylines and strong characters.

At the same time, the show continues America’s fascination with gang violence, gun violence and misogyny.

POWER AND BLACK ENTERTAINMENT

With positive reception, Power has had an impressive influence on black entertainment and has helped hip-hop culture become a mainstream brand from the ghetto into cosmopolitan life. With its dark humor, serious themes, high concepts, the show continues the fusion between hip-hop culture and black entertainment.

At the same time, the fall of high-profile moguls such as Sean Combs brings into question the continued depiction of gang violence into black entertainment for communities that historically have their civil liberties threatening by discrimination and racism.

 

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TARIQ SHOT HIS OWN DRUG-DEALER FATHER AND SWORE HE WAS DIFFERENT

Importantly, marketing promotion for Season 7 focused on how Tariq was going to be different than his father, James St-Patrick.  With its depiction of his humanity and his genius intelligence, Rainey’s character nonetheless repeats his father’s hubris. Moreover, he consistently denies that he shot and killed his own father to his lawyer.

With the end of the series in 2020, hip-hop culture has transformed into an entrepreneurial venture as opposed to a career in entertainment but which  treats drug-dealing as a blueprint to success.

THE BLACK ATHLETE

In 2019, Godfather of Harlem released on MGM+. Recently, period mafia shows and thrillers have enjoyed a revival. Set during the Civil Rights it is based on the real life of Bumpy Johnson, a mafia head navigating the Civil Rights era, the American system against Italian mafia.

Certainly, the sub-genre continues the modern fascination with the modern gangster who must seek violence in order to address injustice in America. More nuanced, we recommend the portrayal of the black athlete, Muhammad Ali, albeit stereotypical, wrestling with issues of faith and resistance to oppression as he joins the Black Panthers movement.

Indeed, buy Godfather of Harlem‘s Season 4 to witness pop culture and how Deric Augustine’s friendship with religious leaders can create influential advocacy for minorities against racism and the Vietnam War! And emphasize daily life, Hollywood and best friends.

SALES, SALES, SALES

There are no sales available for the Epix production. Though, the show has produced 40 episodes, 4 seasons and fan engagement.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Definitely, buy Godfather of Harlem.

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And that’s our best seller!

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LINKS

50 Cent Takes It to the Streets: A&E Bets on Curtis Jackson’s Gritty New Gang Rivalry Series in THE TV CAVE. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/power in Rotten Tomatoes. Smartest Black Gangsters in TV and Film in THE ROOT. ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Showrunner Chris Brancato Already Has Plans for Season 5 in THE Hollywood Reporter.