Harlem's Paradise | |
Category: | Business |
State: | New York |
City: | New York City |
Borough: | Manhattan |
Locale: | Harlem |
Residents: | Cornell Stokes; Willis Stryker; Mariah Dillard; Luke Cage; Shades; Candace Miller |
1st appearance: | "Moment of Truth" |
Harlem's Paradise is a fictional business featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It appeared on the Netflix original series Luke Cage, and was first seen in the pilot episode of the show, "Moment of Truth".
Description[]
Harlem's Paradise was a night club located in Harlem in New York City, New York. The booked various entertainers to perform, most of which hailed from smooth jazz or R&B backgrounds, though some modern hip hop artists performed there as well. The club was first built during the prohibition era, and included a secret basement underneath the kitchen so rum runners could hide their wares. Above the main dance floor was a V.I.P. section, where management could survey the events taking place down below with a modicum of privacy.
The club was later owned by Cornell Stokes, who was a noted crime boss in Harlem. In his private office, he had a portrait of late gangsta rapper Christopher George Latore Wallace, also known as the Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls hung upon the wall. He also had his own keyboard set inside of his office. Stokes would often stand at the large circular window overlooking the dance floor and admire the musical acts.
Following the death of Cornell Stokes, management went to Willis Stryker and Stokes' cousin, Mariah Dillard. When Stryker was arrested, Mariah took full control of the club.
Staff[]
- Cornell Stokes - Owner
- Mariah Dillard - Owner
- Willis Stryker - Manager
- Hernan Alvarez - Henchman
- Sugar - Bouncer/Henchman
- Zip - Bouncer/Henchman
- Carl Lucas - Dishwasher
- Candace Miller - Waitress