True story behind Kumail Nanjiani and Nicola Peltz's show Welcome to Chippendales

The Chippendales is the male stripper phenomenon that spawned an entire industry dedicated to entertaining women. 

But while many now associate the brand with Bachelorette parties and playful nights out, its history is steeped in sex, drugs, money and murder. 

As a new TV series about the group is launched on Hulu starring Nicola Peltz and Kumail Nanjiana, DailyMail.com lifts the lid on the sordid true story behind the stripping sensation.