Celebrating the Legacy of Nicky Barnes: The King of New York's Underworld
Nicky Barnes was a master puppeteer of the underworld, orchestrating his empire with style and swagger. Known as Mr. Untouchable, he turned the drug scene into a high-stakes game of chess, leaving an indelible mark on street lore.
Nicky Barnes was known as Mr. Untouchable in the 1970s for his ability to operate one of New York City's most powerful drug empires while avoiding arrest for years.
Nicky Barnes once appeared in a famous 1970s film, The French Connection, which highlighted his larger-than-life persona in the drug trade.