American Gangster: Trap Queens

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  • TV-14
  • 2019
  • 3 Seasons
  • 8.7  (85)

American Gangster: Trap Queens is a reality show that aired on BET in 2019. The show focuses on six women who have taken over drug empires built by their male partners who are either dead or incarcerated. The women are from different cities across the United States, including St. Louis, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York. The show provides a glimpse into the lives of these women and how they have taken on the lifestyle of a drug lord. They have power, money, and control over the drug game. They are known as "trap queens" because they have taken over the "trap" (a term for drug dealing locations) from their previous partners and have continued to run their businesses. These women come from different backgrounds and have different stories of how they got into the drug game, but they are all united by a common goal to survive, thrive, and take care of their families. The show is structured as a series of interviews that mix re-enactments with real-life footage. Each episode features a different woman and provides an in-depth look at her life, how she got into the drug game, her struggles, and her successes. The show gives viewers a unique insight into the world of drug trafficking and the power dynamics that exist within it. The women featured on the show are strong and resilient, but they also have vulnerabilities and flaws. They talk openly about their struggles with addiction, relationships, and their fears of being caught by the authorities. They also discuss their relationships with their families and how they try to balance their criminal activity with their responsibilities as mothers and daughters. One of the most compelling aspects of the show is its focus on the women behind the drug empires. Traditionally, shows about the drug trade have highlighted the men who run the business. American Gangster: Trap Queens flips this narrative and puts the focus on the women who are often overlooked in this world. The show does not glorify their criminal activities, but it does provide a platform for their stories to be told. Overall, American Gangster: Trap Queens is a fascinating and thought-provoking show that sheds light on a world that is often glamorized in popular culture. The women featured on the show are complex, multi-dimensional characters who defy easy categorization. Their stories are both inspiring and tragic, and the show provides a nuanced look at the difficult choices they have had to make in order to survive. If you are a fan of true crime shows and are interested in exploring the lives of women who have broken down barriers in the world of drug trafficking, then American Gangster: Trap Queens is definitely worth a watch.

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Demi Harrison
10. Demi Harrison
June 9, 2022
Demi "Mimi" Harrison explains how a troubled childhood and her own obsessive materialism led her into (and eventually out of) a life of lucrative and deadly drug dealing, theft and fraud.
Tracie Dickey
9. Tracie Dickey
June 9, 2022
Charismatic pastor and so-called prophetess Tracie Dickey spins a web of fraud and abuse as she manipulates her vulnerable followers through brainwashing and threats of divine punishment.
Pam Driskel
8. Pam Driskel
June 9, 2022
A fateful choice made in a moment of desperation sends young Pam Driskel into the dangerous world of crack cocaine, where she tangles with violent dealers, Mexican cartels and the FBI.
Lonett Williams
7. Lonett Williams
June 9, 2022
Single mom Cookie Williams enters the real estate game and makes her "Dynasty"-inspired millions with forged documents, fraudulent loans and kickbacks -- but her scheme eventually falls apart.
Sydia Bagley
6. Sydia Bagley
June 9, 2022
The City of Brotherly Love is anything but for Sydia Bagley, a mother at a young age with a traumatic past who falls in love with a charismatic ringleader and becomes an armed robber.
Tonia Taylor
5. Tonia Taylor
April 7, 2022
Harlem, NYC, native Tonia Taylor is intrigued by the illegal drug business and transforms into the infamous dealer Miss T by age 21, but a series of violent deaths makes her want out.
Shontel Greene
4. Shontel Greene
April 7, 2022
Baltimore's Shontel Greene explains how her mother's opioid addiction contributed to her path from straight-A student with med school dreams to feared morphine dealer.
Gina Cabel
3. Gina Cabel
April 7, 2022
Gina Cabell describes her journey from rebellious teen to car thief, expert scammer, dark web denizen, wanted fugitive with dozens of aliases, and finally, back to her true self.
Candace Wilson
2. Candace Wilson
April 7, 2022
Candace Wilson discovers there are millions to be made through cash-only pain management clinics, but the opioid epidemic takes a terrible toll on her hometown of New Orleans and beyond.
Kim Smedley
1. Kim Smedley
April 7, 2022
Kimberly Smedley struggled with low self-esteem and was eager to help other women enhance their figures with silicone butt injections, but she did so without a medical license.
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American Gangster: Trap Queens is a reality show that aired on BET in 2019. The show focuses on six women who have taken over drug empires built by their male partners who are either dead or incarcerated. The women are from different cities across the United States, including St. Louis, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York.

The show provides a glimpse into the lives of these women and how they have taken on the lifestyle of a drug lord. They have power, money, and control over the drug game. They are known as "trap queens" because they have taken over the "trap" (a term for drug dealing locations) from their previous partners and have continued to run their businesses. These women come from different backgrounds and have different stories of how they got into the drug game, but they are all united by a common goal to survive, thrive, and take care of their families.

The show is structured as a series of interviews that mix re-enactments with real-life footage. Each episode features a different woman and provides an in-depth look at her life, how she got into the drug game, her struggles, and her successes. The show gives viewers a unique insight into the world of drug trafficking and the power dynamics that exist within it.

The women featured on the show are strong and resilient, but they also have vulnerabilities and flaws. They talk openly about their struggles with addiction, relationships, and their fears of being caught by the authorities. They also discuss their relationships with their families and how they try to balance their criminal activity with their responsibilities as mothers and daughters.

One of the most compelling aspects of the show is its focus on the women behind the drug empires. Traditionally, shows about the drug trade have highlighted the men who run the business. American Gangster: Trap Queens flips this narrative and puts the focus on the women who are often overlooked in this world. The show does not glorify their criminal activities, but it does provide a platform for their stories to be told.

Overall, American Gangster: Trap Queens is a fascinating and thought-provoking show that sheds light on a world that is often glamorized in popular culture. The women featured on the show are complex, multi-dimensional characters who defy easy categorization. Their stories are both inspiring and tragic, and the show provides a nuanced look at the difficult choices they have had to make in order to survive. If you are a fan of true crime shows and are interested in exploring the lives of women who have broken down barriers in the world of drug trafficking, then American Gangster: Trap Queens is definitely worth a watch.

  • Premiere Date
    October 17, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    8.7  (85)