Lamor M. Whitehead, also known as "Pastor Bling Bling", (born April 30, 1978) is an American Protestant pastor, scammer, and convicted felon, known also for his close relationship with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his ostentatious displays of wealth.
He completed his studies with a Ministry in Human Services certificate from the Theological Institution of Rising Hope Inc., which is accredited through Nyack College.
[2] In 2004, Suffolk County, New York police received complaints from nine residents claiming that their identities were being used to purchase Range Rover cars.
[3] The following year, Whitehead took a $200,000 personal loan from conductor Maximo Bragado-Darman and his son, Julio Bragado-Young.
[5] Following a criminal complaint, he was arrested by the Suffolk County Police Department's Identity Theft Unit in Upper Manhattan while driving a maroon Range Rover.
[6] The event took place while Whitehead was leading services at his Leaders of Tomorrow International Church in Brooklyn and was streamed live.
[7] According to the complaint, in November 2020, Whitehead promised to assist Pauline Anderson in improving her credit score as well as purchasing and renovating a house in exchange for a $90,000 investment.
Whitehead further promised to repay Anderson in full as well as $100 each month until the property was fully renovated.
While Adams was Brooklyn Borough President, Whitehead appeared by his side at numerous high-profile events beginning in 2016.
During Adams' campaign for Borough President, Whitehead falsely claimed that he had created a collaborative justice initiative with the Brooklyn District Attorney.
[2] In 2022, Whitehead was thought to have worked with Adams to arrange the surrender of man suspected of shooting another rider on the subway.
[20] Whitehead arrived for the surrender at a Manhattan police precinct driving a gray Rolls-Royce.
[23][24] Along with his conviction for identity theft, Whitehead was arrested twice in 2015 on claims of child abuse and violating an order of protection.