During the 1980s, South Beach emerged as a popular hotspot for nightlife and entertainment, setting the stage for the rise of local figures like Evan and David who are central to 'Kings of South Beach'.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Evan and David Layne became involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities in South Florida, which inspired the storyline in 'Kings of South Beach'.
Law enforcement undertook operations targeting the Temple of Forgiveness, a club popular among the Laynes and other criminals, resulting in arrests that inspired the film's plot.
The film 'Kings of South Beach', inspired by the real-life events of the Layne brothers and the South Beach drug scene, was released to portray their rise and fall in the Miami drug world.