FRANK MATTHEWS: THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
I’ve been a student of New York street folk lore as long as I could read way before Feds and Don Diva hit the stands. Whether it was Mafia talk or hood history it’s always intrigued me and my friends. Frank Matthews was nick named Black Caesar as he was the Black Godfather of sorts. Here’s the Craziest thing, he got away. Yep with a reported 15 million bucks never to be seen again. Sadat X put me up on Frank Matthews aways back when we were on some Brand Nubian tour driving to DC and Marc Levin the documentary film maker recently told me a bunch about him as well. He’s the ghetto D.B Cooper to me recognize. Here’s some history about Mr. Matthews: Read it his whole program was bonkers
http://www.crimemagazine.com/07/harlem-gangsters-7,0218-7.htm
Lets just say unlike reputed and admitted rats American Snitch Frank Lucas and Nicky Barnes, Matthews never dimed a single person. Can’t wait for the doc looks like another hood classic right up there with Cocaine Cowboys.
October 5th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Yea I am always into the same stuff. Very intriguing to me and always been into True Crime.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:43 am
When is the documentary comin out
April 8th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I wonder what could Marc Levin Know about Pee Wee? I am From Brooklyn and I am have family in NC and I know about Frank not because of I knew him ,no , I know those who did, those who went to jail for him, those who paid him, those who hung out with him, Those who travelled with him , The Photos of him yeah , I got a hold of some, I know all the old timers who really know not the make believe , So what could Marc Levin tell you ?
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
till this day after being brought in for questioning u take (allegedly) 15 million dollars and flee the scene u would of thought someone killed him b/c they figure he would talk but if know one can find nicky after they let him loose than i guess its possible.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:02 am
I’m the daughter of Frank Matthews…. Does anyone know if I have any more siblings beside my fathers three son. please get back to me. Thanks
November 8th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Kenya where are you and old of you …i may have info for you
November 8th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
kenya where are you and how old are you i may have info
February 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Kenya how about getting in touch with me , you can reach me at bogardz@gmail.com I am from Bed-Stuy , My pops used to hang with PeeWee and used to go to his house in S.I. I know some people that really knew him , and may have some answers and direction if you are really his daughter ,
March 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I met Frank Matthews in the early 1970’s, very much a gentleman, i was involved in that lifestyle at the time, the movie American Gangster was actually more frank matthews story than it was Frank Lucas’I was not as prominent as Frank Matthews or Nicky Barnes but I was not that far behind Frank Lucas, I am just finishing a book that tells the truth, I had a block in Harlem and a crew of 25 my prominance came from the fact that I am white, and yes I am Italian and no i am not and never was connected to the mob, they would’nt do bisiness with me because I only associated with black people, I got busted on June 28, 1984 at my condo on Sutton Place, jumped bail and got ratted on in my home town by the son of an Italian “connected guy” the other differance was I did my time without ratting on anyone another Giant and Gentleman was Guy Fisher, God Bless him he is still inside because even though Nicky turned on him he still stood strong, if any of the old crowd reads this drop me a line. Gaspar
March 24th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
hi is a legend in his tyme and now he a family member of mine never seen him before in person but always was told that he is the man behind de black movies that fred williamson did kallied black ceasar nicki barnes frank lucas they legends but frank matthews is the DON OF ALL DONS I AM FRANK MATTHEWS BLOOD LINE AND I LOVE MI FAMILY FOR LIFE HIM AND FREDDIE MYERS BUMPY JOHNSON ARE THE LORDS OF THE STREET BUT MAKE WAY FOR DE NEW BLOOD LINE MUUR TIME UNTILL SUCH TYME ISLAM
August 6th, 2010 at 11:58 am
aye yo; this is frank matthews jr. the first born son of frank matthews,all this talk about pops, is killing me, its over it’s a rap. there will never be another,so move on.
August 6th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
mind your business,stay out of family business, if frank is’nt your family, mind your family business. frank matthews, second son. shawn d. matthews, and im wit frank jr. and andre. respect that. anyone got anything else to say call frank matthews jr. at (513) 577-0705 anytime.
August 11th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
is the dvd out ?
October 11th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
He still a legend in Durham
November 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 am
wassupp man
November 2nd, 2010 at 2:48 am
When is the dvd commin out…
November 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 am
if only shyyt was the way it was back in the day…damn technology…damn it to hell. Niggass gotta be half ninja to try to move shyyt like that now lol
November 11th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
This is to Frank’s children.I am Adonna Rowland granddaughter of Marzella Steele im in college and was doing a research paper about our family.Im 18 an just now is learning knowledge of Frank it would be realy nice to get in contact with you all because I know my grandmother would love to know how you all are doing.Please contact me addona.rowland@gmail.com
March 21st, 2011 at 11:47 pm
This is 4 gasper u new my pops bac n the day lenny , if this tht gasper get n touch
May 6th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
My late uncle William “Mickey” Beckwith was Frank Matthews right hand man and was the sole owner of the legendary million dollar Tanqueray yacht where he and Frank Matthews hosted parties. Frank Matthews (with his wife)skipped a court date and got away with actually $22 million dollars, but my uncle and others did their time. Frank Matthews and his wife were never heard from, not even blood or street family ever heard from them. The whole crew were ahead of their time. RIP Mickey, God Bless.
June 9th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I’m Gavin Matthews grandson of frank matthews I’m tryin to get in contact with peewee and peoples of mickey if any one knows or rhere on here contact me at 5138287925
July 8th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Frank Matthews, Jr.
Nobody is in your family’s business…this is public knowledge and history. Be proud that you had such a good pop that I lot of people would have liked to know. I am from Brownsville Brooklyn and hung out in the clubs on Nostrand, Utica and Flatbush Avenues and other spots with him and his henchman Nat/Nate. I knew his wife Barbara and old friend (LA) now deceased. The last time I saw him was in Atlanta with Pretty Charles. We had some really good times. He used to date one of my cousins and a good girl friend of mine. He and I were only casual friends but he was a good and respectful gentelman. Beproud to share and not be selfish. You were blessed with the best. FRANK MATTHEWS! I will always remember him.
November 3rd, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Kenya,I’m Cheyenne,i know 4 a fact we share a brother in common,my mothers name was Lorraine Clagon, she is the mother of Frank<my mother was killed by my father in ‘76,at this time Frank was separated frm his mothers children to live w/his & your fathers siblings,i am the baby in my family & have never met my brother,i was hoping u could &help me,he also has another sister & 2 brthers frm our mother,Wanda,Darren,& Damien,we all grew up 2gether,but due 2 the nature of the untimely death of our mother,we were separated at the time of her death.If u could foward my info 2 him it would be a godsend 4 me,i never got the chance 2 know my mother or father & would be greatful 2 anyone able 2 allow me the opportunity 2 meet my mothers son.Thankyou in advance & i totally understand if u don’t help me,if its gods will,then someday i will.Im also on Facebook(reese clagon)my#is 347 249-7604