The Heart of the City: Back Stories — Nicole 'Nikki' Garcia "Queen of Smoke"

The Heart of the City: Back Stories — Nicole “Nikki” Garcia: Queen of Smoke Nicole “Nikki” Garcia was born into a Colombian cartel but raised to outthink it. Using Vargas to fuel her vision, she partnered with Malcolm James to flood Queens with product and quietly build her own empire. When Queenie Glam infiltrated her world on a covert mission, the two women formed a powerful, sister-like bond—until an explosion shattered everything. Presumed dead, Nikki vanished… but sightings in Miami hint she’s alive, rebuilding, and planning her return. And when she comes back, she’s not just reclaiming her throne—she’s taking the whole city with her. Queen of Smoke. The one who rose from fire.