Oakland's Last Kingpin: The Rise & Fall of Anthony 'Ant' Flowers

In 1989, a beatdown at an East Oakland barbecue sparked a drug war that left more than a dozen dead. This is the true story of Anthony "Ant" Flowers — the man authorities called Oakland's last kingpin. From his rise under rival Timothy Bluitt, through a decade of near-misses with the law, to the wiretap that finally brought him down. Sourced from federal court records and contemporary news reporting. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and historical purposes only. It does not glorify, promote, or condone criminal activity in any form.