According to the search results, Hardcore Pawn was a reality TV show that centered around the day-to-day operations of American Jewelry and Loan, a pawnshop located in Detroit, Michigan. The show was canceled in 2014 after truTV decided not to order more episodes due to the networks new direction, which was focusing on comedy programming. No other television networks showed interest in the series, and production was halted. There were some controversies surrounding the show, and some situations were alleged to be set up. However, the show was popular during its run, averaging 2.6 million viewers during its sixth season.

As for the cast, Les Gold, the owner of American Jewelry and Loan, has been an active presence in charity events happening in Detroit, such as Wigs For Kids, and has opened new pawnshops in Southgate and Lincoln Park, both cities in Wayne County, Michigan. Les is committed to the growth of his pawnshop chain and working tirelessly with his son Seth to enhance the family business that reportedly provides jobs to about 200 people. Seth Gold, Less son and the co-owner and vice-president of American Jewelry and Loan, has been focused on expanding the family business through innovative measures, such as launching FastPawn in association with PawnMate Inc., an online payment service that helps renew loans or make loan/layaway payments digitally.

Rich Pyle, a former employee of American Jewelry and Loan who was known for his spiked-up hair and heated rows with Ashley, no longer works at the pawnshop. Bobby Janiec, another former employee, claimed that Rich was "put on probation" before he was ultimately "let go by Les and Seth".