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Maxine "Red Top" Walters, born in 1955, was a young, wealthy figure in the 1970s Harlem underworld, known for her extravagant lifestyle, beauty, and association with drug kingpins Frank Lucas and Frank Matthews. By age 16, she was a millionaire who frequented school in fur coats and showered her teachers and classmates with gifts. Her life ended tragically when she was accidentally shot and killed by Nicky Barnes' bodyguard, and her family discovered millions in hidden assets after her death.
Red Top rose to prominence in the drug-laden streets of Harlem during the 1970s, establishing herself as a notable personality despite her youth.
She was known for her lavish spending, frequently seen in furs and luxury items, and was able to accumulate a fortune by her late teens.
Red Top shared her wealth by taking teachers and classmates on shopping sprees, giving them a glimpse into her successful life.
She worked under powerful figures like Frank Matthews and Frank Lucas, earning their respect for her ambition and business sense. Matthews even granted her the right to mark her work with the stamp "DOA" (Dead on Arrival).
Her striking beauty was legendary among the Harlem dealers, even causing conflict between rival factions.
She was accidentally shot and killed by Nicky Barnes' bodyguard, Black Sunday, who was attempting to kill a debtor at the time.
After her death, her family discovered a significant sum of $4 million hidden in one of her properties in Riverdale.
Her funeral was attended by many prominent figures in the Harlem underworld, and Nicky Barnes even paid Sammy Davis Jr. to perform in 1972