Nino Brown is the main antagonist in the 1991 film New Jack City, portrayed by Wesley Snipes. He's a ruthless drug lord who rises to power in New York City during the crack cocaine epidemic by forming the Cash Money Brothers (CMB). Nino is depicted as a charismatic, yet sadistic and violent individual, willing to do anything to maintain his empire and power, including using violence, deception, and manipulating those around him.