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My nigga, you wild as hell.

That's what you tell Shorty. She look like she ready to get her funk ass down.

Mm -hmm. You know it. Yeah.

You already know what it is with me.

I kept it real with her right off the rip. I know this. And look, if you ain't

fucking or sucking tonight, get the fuck up out the sex with the fuck you think

this is, too.

I know you ain't telling that shit, man.

And you know it. You know she straight right up, too. You know what I mean?

Yeah.

Real bosses in this bitch.

We up now.

We locked in, my nigga. And we got this shit on lock.

Right. Woo.

Yes, sir.

You already know.

Mm -hmm.

Hey, but for real, man.

Let me get up with you in the morning, though.

Got a little hot sauce about to drop by on me.

We gonna bust that move in the morning.

You slick motherfucker, boy.

You pulled that waitress.

I feel you. I feel you.

Man, turn up one time for your boy.

I knew she was gone. Yeah, I'm about to... I'm about to go lay a die on my

here so we can get back to the money and the money. I mean the money and the

morning, my G.

Fucked up.

I'm about to get with you, nigga.

Double M.

For life, son. For life.

Boy.

Nigga, I had a time tonight.

Woo. Shit.

Boy, you be safe, my nigga. All right.

I'm good, though.

What the fuck?

Hell nah.

Shit. Shit.

Listen to me.

You didn't even know where that money is, Mike.

This shit's a whole lot bigger than that bullshit we got going on in the

neighborhood.

Now, either you tell us where that money is, or people we work for will come

collect.

We can't leave you without that money, Mike.

People we work for.

They ain't takin' no for an answer.

Like I said, I don't know what the fuck y 'all talking about, but

y 'all got me fucked up.

You know what, man?

Just untie me right now, you know?

Maybe I'm gonna pull a bunny.

and your motherfucking master.

Master.

Right.

You can beat the shit out of a kid.

We ain't never ran in y 'all thoughts.

I never learned how to take what went on.

We tried to show love, and we could.

This shit can't fucking let it go. You fucking with our business, Mike.

You're putting my life in danger.

Look at me.

This is up to you.

I choose us every time.

They coming for what we own.

You smart.

I ain't here to hurt you, bro.

We just need to know where the fuck that money at.

Y 'all pissed off.

Fuck you!

It's up either way it go now.

You know what time it is with us.

Do what you gonna do.

With that block, we got that shit sold up.

And them shooters.

Them shooters.

They ain't going to stop until your fucking heart stops.

All that tux is going to get you killed, boy.

For the fucking money, Mike.

Now I'm going to give it to you if I fucking have it anywhere.

The fuck do you think this is, huh?

Y 'all niggas don't put no fear in my heart.

I ain't scared of you, nigga.

You's a bitch.

Fuck all that.

We can knock this motherfucker and send a message.

That's the problem.

Motherfuckers in the hood ain't understand it.

You suck too.

Both of y 'all some bitches.

You ain't shit but an errand boy for your cousin.

And your cousin sucks.

See that block?

That block belonged to us.

And you?

You ain't about that shit to talk.

So now what, nickel?

Now what?

Wait, he was talking.

Fuck.

This is a message to the whole world.

Take a picture. Take a picture.

The bitches on my line taking photos.

Taking pictures. On my ass taking photos.

Photos. Know that I'm the man that's taking photos.

Photos. Real street niggas see it. Oh, close.

Oh, close.

I'm on a paper cloud, nigga. Ain't no hold up.

Take a picture.

I'm hunting around in the Draco because I'm solo.

Take a picture. New chain with a new charm. I got my throw pros.

Take a picture. God damn it's on my logo.

I know he was out all last night.

I heard you come in my damn house in the middle of the night.

Look, I got a few things I need you to do around the house today.

What you need me to do, Mom?

Boy, what's without attitude?

And don't be shaking your damn head at me. Mom.

Look, first I need you to take out the trash.

You too old for me to be reminding you of the man things to do around the

And then I need you to bring the boxes from the attic. Like I've been asking

to for the last two weeks.

Boy, you ain't that damn busy.

You gotta tell me how to be the man?

Look,

I need it done today.

I want to clear up some space up there because I want a different look for the

living room.

Mom, you want me to rearrange the furniture again?

I just moved the couch like two weeks ago. Ann, is that a problem?

I want a different look this week.

Look, I'm getting my nephew over here to help you.

Is there a problem?

No, Mom, we good.

Okay, then what's with all the energy?

Mom, I didn't say it was a problem.

Oh, y 'all... Still ordering?

I heard y 'all in the living room the other night.

I got a lot on my mind.

Well, look, I sure hope y 'all ain't into some more bullshit running these

streets.

Okay, I done told you, y 'all are heading down a dead end.

And, baby, I'm gonna let you know, that money ain't gonna last forever.

Y 'all both need to get a damn job.

Hey, mama.

Say what I thought.

I'm gonna go right now.

Shane, I thought that boy went to college. You still dealing with him?

Look, that boy ain't never been up to no good.

I don't trust him.

We've been cool since the 10th grade.

Yeah, he went to college for a little bit, but college ain't for everybody.

Now, you know you sound like a damn light -skinned fool.

College ain't for everybody?

You mean getting a free education while doing what you love to do ain't for

everybody?

It's not like he made a bad mistake coming back here. I mean look That boy

never been up to no good. You need to watch yourself.

You did cool Yeah, yeah, yeah, you heard what I said.

You need to watch yourself That boy ain't right

Bobby, watch yourself.

I done told you I don't trust him.

That boy ain't never been up to no damn drugs. He just don't listen.

You know that they watch and land low. You know they be plottin' my balls, boy.

You know they be rockin'. Fuckin' with dope, but you know they be peepin'. Some

of them hatin' and some of them thievin'. Got my little shooters, I'm

with heathen. My love of the Cubs ain't none of them breezin'. Hit them all the

time, gotta make that bomb. Fuck this, talkin' about shooters. Good, bro.

Yeah, man.

What you got rollin' up?

Come on, man.

You know I don't smoke no bazaar, nigga.

You hearin' this shit?

Hell yeah, man.

Mom's stressing me the fuck out.

I'm feelin' like two men in a truck.

Working double time.

Damn, y 'all moving? You know I got to look connect on the moving company. Hell

nah, man. You know how she is, bro. Want to rearrange shit in the crib every

two, three days? Throw on to this the damn thing?

Y 'all be working double time, G.

Yeah.

Be like that sometime, bro.

Shit, that's my goose.

I ain't even tripping, though. Shit, she let me do what I do.

Smart as long.

Hey, but I'm trying to get like you.

All right, you got my back.

I figure I'm just trying to make shit a shake.

Last thing I need is that lady asking me for something I ain't got to give her.

For shit's sake.

Come on, man.

We got to handle our business all the time.

In fact, it wasn't like yesterday. It was just Friday night, man.

Doing touchdowns.

Chili just came with our name.

My name, anyway.

Oh, yeah, bro. You just tried to get off on that last part.

You do know I'm the one with the college doing that shit, right?

Yeah. How you back in this, motherfucker?

Bro, this shit was too slow, nigga.

Don't let this shit hold me back. I got a better plan.

What was bigger than the dreams we had when we was kids, though?

What was bigger than the NFL?

Bro, this shit ain't really cracked out what it's supposed to be.

They already know what they want. Shit, I'd rather put my feet on my own.

I feel it, bro.

We was just kids, man.

That was fun.

This shit was like corporate America.

Facts. Just like these streets.

I went from catching touchdowns to catching bodies.

Bae, give me that bottle.

What that bitch want?

What's wrong with you?

What you thinking about?

Nothing.

Nothing, just got some shit on my mind.

I'm good, though.

Okay. I'm just saying, out of it.

You need something from me?

Nah, nah, nah. I'm cool.

Okay.

Look.

Don't know what I'm doing out there.

Trying to stay level -headed right now.

Mm -hmm.

a lot of dumb shit with my cousin.

Who? Bobby?

Yeah.

What the fuck that nigga do?

He on that flaky shit again?

He just took a loss.

And I personally like the way he handling that shit.

Because they're too cool about it.

Some bad dope came in?

Nah. Somebody hit the spot.

Damn.

Shit. Took a couple bands. I'm on the staff.

Nothing major.

But that money?

That money was for the running.

Well, that sounds like an easy fix. What you need me to do, bust a move?

Nah, babe, it's not like that.

I don't like the fact that he wouldn't ruin a relationship with these people.

See, you know me.

I like to pay in full and in time.

Yeah, so basically you just feel like he way too comfortable.

Too comfortable.

Too comfortable. And that shit don't work for me.

You know, I need that shit to stay copious. That it.

I know you pressed him about it, so what'd he say? Nothing.

You know how Bobby frees up when I apply pressure?

Yeah.

Well, okay, look.

I don't like you just gonna have to do that shit for him.

You hold his hand, as usual.

I'll be right back.

You check on something.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We'll be right back.

I'm on fire like water on plugs.

Killing these niggas like I don't respect. I fuck in the bus.

I pull on the block, load up the clock, dot on the I.

Sutter like rock, none of you pop, apparently not.

I'm on fire like water on plugs.

I cut them. I might run them off.

Pull up with the heater and a two -seater.

Left the bitch alone and I really didn't need her.

Pull up with the sticks, Robin, Paul, and Peter.

Met a bad bitch, I told her nice to meet you.

I'm getting real high like a spade.

Hey, little homie, take this bag around back for me.

Hey, and make sure you put that lock back on the gate.

All right, for sure.

Your

call

has been forwarded to an automated... The fuck is Mike?

I'm going to need you to drive today. I don't know where the fuck Mike at.

I'll be home. You know I'm in here on the bed.

I know, I know, I know, I know you know.

I know, I know, I know, I know you know.

I know, I know, I know, I know you know. I know, I know, I know, I know you

know.

Hey, stranger.

Where you been?

I've been around.

What you up to today?

Not much. Just finishing up some studying right now.

I'm actually getting ready to head out to my photo shoot.

You should come see me model.

I think you'll like that.

I will come today, but I got to meet my cuz later.

Got to discuss a few things I need to get done.

I know.

I know. I just...

I want to start bringing you into my world, if you let me.

So, what are you doing tomorrow?

I'm not sure yet.

Do you want to maybe do brunch?

I think I could punch you into my schedule for a brunch date.

Well, I feel so honored that you can find time for little old me.

Alrighty, love.

I'm about to head out.

I'll talk to you later, okay?

Okay, I will.

Later.

Yo, cuz, where you at?

Hey, meet me at the spot.

Might have pulled up.

You ready to work? I'm always ready to grade. What you got for me today?

I got some different looks on the rack today.

I wanted to try a different style, so let me know what color you choose so I

just light it for you. Okay, that's fine.

Can we do this today?

Of course. I know you too well. I knew you was going to pick that one.

But yeah, take your time, though. I'm going to get everything set up for you.

Okay.

Keep a couple models, they never break.

She feeling my vibe, I'm really the man and the tonic on faith.

I know that they hate the feeling of me.

I know that they doubted I waited my time and I had to be patient.

Pitch up the pace, you're talking about trains, I'm living out mine.

Riding the wave, counting up green, I'm feeling my time.

I come from the bottom, cuts on the couch and I slip on the floor.

All right.

There you go.

Raise your chin a little higher for me.

Like that. You know something I

noticed, though?

What? You don't post nothing on social media platforms.

Why do you say that?

Well, I think that's why you're not getting the traffic that you deserve.

I mean, we've been working for a while now.

I always thought you could take it to another level.

I mean, you know I've got a million things going on. I'm trying to finish

and I'm trying to build this business, but I guess I can post more on social

media. Listen, you need to stop doing what you're doing.

You know, just incorporate posting in your daily life.

Hold on a second.

Here, I want you to take this, and I want you to start vlogging your life.

You bring the people into your world.

Y 'all love that.

That way, you aren't changing anything you do every day.

You just filming your life.

I know it's not your usual, but trust me.

But do you think that's a good idea?

I feel like my life is pretty boring. I don't do anything that people actually

find interesting.

Ava, trust me.

Y 'all love it.

Look, they didn't know you're human, too.

I mean, your social media is all professional and everything, but it's

the authenticity.

Okay. I'll do it.

It won't hurt.

I think you'll like it, though.

Look, it's good that we're working, but I need you to be posting two, three

times a day.

All right, Frank.

You know I trust you. You've never seen me wrong.

I just want to see you win.

She feeling my vibe. I'm really the man in the tonic on faith.

I know that the hate, the feeling of mate.

I know that it doubted. I waited my time and I had to be patient.

What you come up with?

What's the plan?

What you mean, cuz?

I told you we good.

You made that man leave easy.

If not, you don't mind waiting an extra week for a couple bands.

Been solid in this shit, bro.

Dang trippin'. You pressed the issue to grab Mike.

That could've been anybody in the spot.

Cut it to the ball.

It ain't about the money.

I need for you to see the bigger picture.

We're trying to expand, cuz.

We need to keep this trust.

And we got demand respect in the hood.

That relationship is my relationship.

Like I said before, we good.

Demand respect.

We ain't have no problems in the hood, bruh.

We been petty -beating with Mike and Marcus since we was kids.

It ain't that serious, cuz.

Well, it's that serious now.

You gotta grow up that child's flame of mind, cuz.

They grown man business or not.

You gonna fuck around and get me killed being naive.

Childish.

Naive. Yeah.

I'm a grown ass man, cuz.

Remember, I put this shit together.

I put you in position.

You made your statement last night.

You got to live with that.

So what the fuck you trying to say, Bobby?

Look, we're getting to the end, cuz.

I ain't tripping.

But you press play.

So don't tell me how I'm even gonna get you killed.

You ain't making this shit over and over.

Somebody got her so hard.

Cuz, you keep that dope coming in.

She don't speak or I don't have no business in the streets.

Whatever, man.

Listen. Cuz.

We started this shit way back.

Just me and you.

Trying to survive.

Young boys, trying to fill them empty shoes.

Trying to be the man of the house.

She said, just remember, grandma raised me.

Because I ain't have my mama either.

You and I, and it's the only family I got since grandma died.

We ain't got to agree.

We family.

Yeah, we family.

That'll never change.

But last night did happen.

Eventually, we're going to get out.

I doubt anybody connected back to us.

Like you said, it ain't never been that serious.

But I do think we need to be a little bit more proactive.

More proactive?

What you mean?

I'm just saying.

I got my eyes and ears for the street. If anybody start moving active for me, I

can't just sit back and see what happens, because... That'd be fucking...

Constantine at all times.

What are you doing?

Are we drinking this early?

I mean, we could drink if you want.

I ain't really hungry right now.

What's wrong, Bobby?

I know you haven't eaten.

Not at all.

I just don't really have much of an appetite right now.

Not really.

How did it go with your cousin yesterday?

I mean, everything cool.

We talked.

Well, I guess it did.

Oh, you missed it.

Yesterday was so amazing.

When my photographer sends me the photos, I definitely want you to check

out.

Make sure I see them before the world does.

That's why you should have been there.

But I got you.

My mister seems to believe I could really do some good things.

Really? Yes.

He's encouraging me to post more and to build my brand. I know you have a

business mind, so I definitely need your help.

He actually...

He gave me this camera, and he told me to start vlogging, but I don't know,

between school and trying to build this business, I already have enough on my

plate.

Hmm.

I never played with one of these before.

Look at you, looking like a little hood photographer.

Should I pose?

Well, I guess.

It's dope.

I really can see myself getting one.

I mean, you can hold on to this one for a few days and kind of learn how it

works. Maybe you can help me with my blog.

Hmm.

Okay. I mean, it's like I can have fun with it, but my lifestyle

won't allow me to have leisure time for this.

I know, but I want you to start thinking about your future.

That lifestyle.

It's definitely not going to last forever, and I know you're smart enough

know that.

That's why I always invite you to come see what I do.

I want to start putting you in environments that I know you'll thrive

around people that'll help direct you on the right path.

For me, that was looking at my hands.

What's good, family?

Where your cousin at?

Family.

Family where?

You tell me. I ain't talk to him all day.

Interesting.

I talked to him the other day, and he told me that I was supposed to be moving

around today.

Is that right?

Yeah.

I would, though.

Definitely be seeing you around.

Oh, my gosh. These are amazing.

I told you. I told you. I knew you were going to like the look, and you killed

it. We make magic every single time.

Bobby, hey.

You came.

Man of my word.

I hear you. I'm just happy to see you here, that's all.

What's up, man?

What's up?

So you're the mystery man taking all of his time?

Nice to meet you, bro.

I guess.

Bobby, have a seat. I want you to see the pictures I was telling you about.

Man, that's dope.

I like those.

I knew you would like them.

Greg directed the shots, and he chose outfits.

He's amazing.

He's the person I told you that's been motivating me to take things to the next

level.

Greg? This is Bobby.

I've been so anxious for you to meet. Nice to meet you, bro.

Same here.

Oh, yeah. And Bobby fell in love with the camera you gave me.

I think I might have a future photographer on my hands.

Oh, yeah?

Mm -hmm.

You're into photography?

I mean, I would have said all that.

I've played with the camera a few times.

I like the way it works.

Most def, most def.

You should stop by the studio more, man. I can show you what I do.

Yes. I personally would love that.

Greg's been a great mentor to me, not just as a model, but as an entrepreneur

well.

You know, I think most people only see me as a photographer, man, but I think

I'm more than that.

You know, I create images that build a brand for people and their business too.

I find myself helping with branding and marketing.

I've been doing it so long, I probably helped start a business.

Yeah, well, you've definitely been an inspiration to me. And Bobby?

He's so talented. I just want to give him an environment to where you know He

can showcase his capabilities Where you from?

On the west side.

Okay. All right. I'm a little hill baby myself man. I'm from East Atlanta born

and raised Yeah, I know what it's like coming from a place like that.

I Can't help you No doubt It's like I like the camera I

don't know if I have the time

for it, but I want something different in my life, you know?

Nah, nah, I understand, man.

I understand.

You know, I remember coming from a place like that, you know?

Not knowing what move to make, but wanting a better life.

But yeah, man, if you're as talented as Ava says you are, the sky's the limit,

you know?

You just gotta want it bad enough.

Well, I know you have clients coming in. I just wanted to properly introduce you

two. Hey, man.

Was that a nice meeting you, bro?

Hope to see more of you.

Look forward to see what the future holds for you, bro.

I think you will.

I agree.

Bobby, you have so much potential, and I want to see you prove that you're more

than what this world believes you are.

And I know you want better for yourself, but you've got to let go of those

things and those people and start thinking about your future.

And Greg, Greg can really help you with that.

He can relate to where you're coming from, and he understands what you all

to go through to get to where you want to be.

I've listened to him for years and I think he'd be very beneficial for you as

well.

I just want you to be great.

What the fuck hanging out on the phone, man?

I don't know.

I think I want to try this photography thing and see where it takes me.

I feel like it could lead me to other places, you know?

Maybe you should.

You never know.

Cuz, you never answer your phone.

Hey, how you doing?

I'm Cousin Lake.

I'm sure Bobby ain't told you shit about Big Cuz yet, huh?

Hey, but it's my crazy -ass cousin Lake.

Nice to meet you, Lake.

Yeah, yeah.

Nigga, so what, you a photographer now?

I'm gonna get with you later on. Let me holler at my cousin real quick.

Okay.

Be safe.

Yo, what's too much shit going on for you to send me to a voicemail, cuz?

Y 'all been out handling business, man.

I can't be sitting by the phone waiting on you to call.

What's up?

Fuck all that.

We ain't finished talking about what we needed to do. I told you.

We good.

Too comfortable, cuz.

Look, I meant what I said.

We need to keep that trust.

We gotta lock the hood up.

I got an idea.

An idea?

The fuck you talking about?

Yeah, nigga, an idea.

You're not the only smart motherfucker in the operation.

Look, I say we go into Marcus' spot.

I've been watching how he move.

Without Mike, he'd be wide open.

I say we catch him leaving. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

You're talking about robbing Marcus and starting a fucking war?

You don't think that's going to put more heat on him?

You call that smart?

Yeah.

Bobby, you got to shake shit up.

They done put the hood in their place and they know not to fuck around.

You got to show the hood who's running this shit, cuz.

The fuck who running this shit, bruh?

Look who get in the bag.

This shit's stupid.

And if we don't, who gonna run in that shit next?

How long before motherfuckers start feeling like they can run in that shit

take withdrawals whenever they feel like it?

You trying to be the neighborhood bitch?

The fuck are you talking about?

We don't even know who hit the spot.

Yo, this whole plan's stupid.

Like I said before, we good.

We not good.

I don't like the way you moving, cuz.

You gonna make me put pressure on you.

You walking around here with square bitches, holding cameras and shit.

And I'm in the trenches.

This is my life, cuz.

You really gonna make this shit fake?

Well, we got a problem.

Do what you do there, Lake.

Your phone hit me back when you get this buddy shit this guy real

It's good, family.

Long time, no see.

What's the 3 -5 going for? I know you got a little deal going on.

3 -5?

The fuck I look like, the weed man?

Goof ass nigga?

Not bad, damn.

Look, bro, shit, the hood getting dry right now.

I just smoked the last of my sock.

Thought you probably had some or knew somebody close by or had it?

No, nigga, you tripping.

You sound like 12 right now.

Hell nah, nigga.

I don't know shit like that.

Shit, I was just rolling through.

Saw your car out there. Shit, where did I stop at?

We ain't never had no static.

Been cool.

At least I thought.

Shit, I just been ducked out doing my little football shit.

Hmm.

I hear you.

How that football shit going anyway?

What the fuck you doing back in the hood?

This shit was all right.

Now, I ain't really fucking with motherfuckers from the hood like that.

Yeah, I hear you on that.

I couldn't even get a call back from that baseball shit.

Well, I started fucking around.

And I had to run my bag up.

See, that's what I'm trying to do.

I'm trying to get my feet wet, man. Get my ass on the sun.

I hear you.

I can respect it.

Man, you always have done your thing back in school.

Just never really crossed that line with you. I always knew how you felt about

my boy.

Yeah, your boy Bobby.

Them niggas don't fuck with me at all.

That's why I stay focused, though.

Just to put my mind on my paper, you dig?

Shit, ain't nothing wrong with that.

Bobby cool, though.

Never really fuck with a late nigga like that, though.

Dude, I always been on some fuck shit.

All them niggas the same to me.

Family gonna ride together regardless.

Yeah, I can see that.

I just know Bobby look better though.

Bobby cool, man. I fuck with him. I don't really be on no extra shit. That's

I fuck with him.

Other than that, probably will be on the same shit.

I hear you.

Them niggas got going on anyway.

I've been seeing Lake rolling through the hood like he's going to smoke or

something.

Bro, I have no idea for real, for real.

He don't buy me on some of the cool shit, but other than that, I try to mind

business.

Tell me something, though.

How can I get a bag or two?

No, they don't. They do, but I ain't really fucking with Bobby on the street

shit.

Back in the hood.

I really need to get back on my feet, bro.

I don't know about all that, bro.

I mean, you cool and all. We ain't never had no issues.

But a friend of everybody is a friend of nobody.

You dig?

Pick a side, nigga.

Man, Bobby cool, man, like I said.

But it ain't like that.

Bro, I... I need some money.

And I ain't getting wrapped up in shit like got going on.

To be honest, fuck them.

I feel.

But I'm just trying to get my hands on them so I can get out of the way.

Let's see.

But keep them niggas out of my lane and out of my business.

Gotcha.

Fuck out of my house.

Fuck up, nigga.

What the hell?

What up, Brody?

I saw you crying, bro. You good?

Yeah, I'm good, bro.

This actually happened with my lady girl earlier. I was trying to make sure I

wasn't tripping.

Some shit like what, bro?

You know how cunts get.

She's been tripping out lately.

That cunt's been on edge.

Yeah, I already know how it get.

You gotta be more careful, bro.

Look.

Better keep my distance. You already know that, though.

I already know, bro.

I've always been able to keep him cool, but lately, he doesn't listen to me

either.

He's been the hothead since he was a kid, but it's like I try my best to keep

him out of this bullshit.

I don't feel like he's listening right now.

I figure where this shit might lead to, bro.

Just make sure you watch yourself, bro.

You got it. Too much going on to get your ass the fuck around with them,

or not, bro.

Nah, for real.

Real talk.

We been locked in since kids.

Your family and I hate for them to feel like I turned his back on them, but like

you said, cousin or not, I can't get fucked up in no bullshit.

Bro, fuck them.

You gotta look out for you.

Fuck that family shit.

Other than that, though, everything else been cool, though, right?

Yeah, everything good.

Just trying to take this shit to another level.

I feel that.

I'm on the same shit, bro.

Ever since I got back to the hood, man.

This side shit ain't been cutting it for me, though.

I don't know what I'm thinking about getting with you.

I mean, I know you said you want to let y 'all get a trial or operation going

on, but...

You know, you my day one.

You trying to jump in the game late, ain't you, bro?

See how this shit doing for me.

This shit crazy.

I've been looking to switch it on myself.

Shit.

Like I ain't got the choice, man. It's like the... It's like the wires starting

to close in on me.

I feel like if I don't figure something out soon, shit, it might be too late.

I know shit been crazy for you, bro.

I feel like that's because you been...

Pleasing your loyalty to a selfish motherfucker only looking out for

Bro, at the bare minimum, bro, you can help put me on my feet, bro.

Pleasing my loyalty.

You might even be a loose cannon, but you always have my back, so I ain't even

gonna say all that.

But for sure, you know I'll fuck with you.

I got your back.

Just get with me later, though.

So, look, bro, I ain't mean no disrespect about it.

I was just saying.

She hit my line, though. Get me posted.

Who was that?

My date went home and said he was calling me back from yesterday.

I don't really like that conversation.

It sounds like I heard an ulterior motive.

Just be careful.

I don't think it's like that.

He's been looking out for me, you know?

I know he always had this problem with his leg, but it is what it is.

I don't know.

I hear you, but sometimes you have to trust a female's intuition, and it

like it followed up with the request.

Maybe you know him better than I do, but it just doesn't sit well with me.

I think he in a tough spot. He just came to who he thought he could count on.

Perfect.

I got you.

How long does all of this last?

What do you mean?

I mean all of this.

How long does it last?

I ask because you know I've been standing by your side since high school.

I've seen the good, the bad, the ups, the downs, and the ugly.

I just been thinking.

When and how do we move forward?

What's next for us?

Are you pregnant?

Boy, what?

No.

I'm tripping.

I'm serious, though.

We ain't getting no younger, and I'm starting to want something different.

I mean, we live our best for the most part.

We go where we want.

Do what we want. Eat what we want.

But what's next?

What's next?

I don't know what's next, to be honest.

I know I can trust that you all will be by my side.

I know I'm going to always do what I need for us to survive.

Baby, I know what I want.

Even if I'm just still trying to figure it out, you know?

Look, I'm not saying go get a corporate job and wear a suit and tie.

That's OD.

But I do want to stay with him.

I want kids one day.

I want a better environment.

Me too.

Baby, look, I'm done. I got it.

You know I'm thinking about my ex.

I believe in you.

I just want you to know what I mean.

Baby, I got you.

I promised you everything would be how it's supposed to be.

And I know you got my back.

Yeah, what up?

All right.

Thanks for being with us.

Oh, nah.

I know I ain't seeing what I think I'm seeing.

Oh, he don't have to see me.

What the fuck you mean with this clown?

I think I got a plan that could work for everybody.

A plan.

For everybody.

You ain't putting outsides in the business.

What you talking about?

Cause you been pressed by making that money back.

Say you need to get on his feet.

I figure we put some work in his hands, we can move that shit a lot faster.

Think about it.

Pressed?

Cause you tripping.

You putting outsides in the business?

What the fuck going on, Bobby?

Me and Shane been rocking since high school.

You don't need the trip, cuz.

I know y 'all got tension or whatever, but the same way you got my back is the

same way he got my back.

Think about it.

She could work for everybody.

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. Got your back?

You my cousin.

That's just your home.

Cuz you wild.

You wild.

I know we family, but you've been moving reckless.

I told you.

I'm not going to let you put my life on the line because you've got a good

heart.

I can imagine you not knowing how to move because it's your family.

But his energy, his energy is starting to feel real dangerous, bro.

I could be wrong, but I feel like if you don't stop making your niggas move,

he's going to put you in a fucked up situation.

Look, I get it, bro. You want his blessing.

Dude don't give a fuck about what you're trying to do.

Nigga's trying to control shit, but the shit ain't going down like that.

Now I've been kicking her with a shorty.

She's trying to put me on a different wave.

So I've been thinking about switching my situation.

It's like she put the camera in my hand, bro.

Now all I can think about is all these different possibilities.

All the ways to make money.

Change the narrative, bro.

Let me help you run out the money you need so you can focus on what you really

want to focus on.

You're not going to be able to do that with Lake.

I can handle the lake side of the operation.

All I need you to do is connect me with your people, then you can leave on the

up.

You just need somebody you can trust.

Lakes starting to sound more like a threatening family to me.

And if you really want to lead a gang, you got to be able to do that without

getting sucked back into it.

Everybody's not looking out for your best interest.

At least like I am.

So what are you thinking?

I don't know.

Maybe we can do this.

Or maybe we can do this.

I feel like any of them will work.

You seem distracted, Ava. What's on your mind?

I don't know, honestly.

Bobby, he has so much going on, and sometimes I fear the worst.

Well, you know what comes with a lifestyle he chooses.

He knew what he was signing up for.

I know, but sometimes I fear that his loyalty is going to lead to his death or

a life in prison.

I understand how you feel, but he has to see the bigger picture.

These are decisions he has to make.

I came from that same type of environment.

You know that.

A random street.

I got comfortable taking a riff.

None to all the violence.

And it gets to the point where it's almost uncomfortable to lead a gang.

You find so much peace in the chaos, you don't even realize the damage it's

doing to your people, to yourself.

Bobby has to learn to love himself in a way where he makes decisions for his

longevity and not just his survival.

That dollar bill is going to mean addiction.

Worse than the drugs you be selling.

But Bobby, he has such a good heart.

And I don't think the people around him understand that.

I mean, maybe they do and just choose to take it for granted out of greed and

selfishness. It's all selfishness.

All of it.

That greed, that greed is what keeps them obedient.

He's feeling that obedience with his loyalty.

They all blind to that cycle of poverty.

Numb to the murder and the time behind bars.

Those things are greater.

I might be a little bit biased, but Bobby has so much potential.

And I know that if he put his mind to it, he can overcome the same way you

Like I said, that's his choice.

I made my choice because I believed in me.

It won't be easy, and there will be times where it will feel easier to go

to what he knows, but he has to believe it's worth it.

Listen, Abel, your job is to stay focused.

You cannot make that decision for him.

He has to see the value.

He has to move different

Hello

Bobby I'm working right now.

I'll talk to you later If

he truly cares if he truly cares he'll understand

Ava, it is not your job to pull him up.

It's his job to catch up.

You want a man that's eventually going to leave the home, right?

You can't do that by dragging him alone.

Give him some time to figure this out.

And if he... If he doesn't...

Then it's time for you to move on.

Okay.

Knocking on my door like that.

No, I didn't, T .T. Look,

I'm going through this week, though.

Well, why are you around here, baby? Bobby's not here.

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay, T .T. I just got a lot on my mind.

I just can't live with it.

Now, I understand ripping around your cheek would drive a person crazy.

Well, what's on your mind?

I, uh, teacher, well, teacher tell me, like, how would you feel somebody you

depended on and trusted started making decisions that impacted you without you?

I got a friend, he going through some similar stuff, and it's been on my head

ever since.

A friend, huh?

Well, how's that friend talk to the person?

I mean, have there been any open dialogue?

People do not understand that a simple conversation is always the cure for

conflict.

I don't think there's no more room for talking at this point.

Honestly, I feel like everybody's looking out for themselves.

Baby, some people don't understand that vulnerability is the key.

I mean, we put our armor on in fear.

But we refuse to take the armor off out of fear.

I mean, friends and family are never, and I mean never, worthy of the

that we be choosing to make.

Yeah, you're right.

But you know I love you.

And I mean, even through all the shit that I know you be going through, I know

your heart is pure, baby.

You got my blood running through you.

I can see the good in you, even when you don't see it in yourself.

But just remember, what is important is family.

It's cold out here in this world.

All right?

All right. All right, baby.

I need you to get your damn key.

Okay? Keep coming over here banging on my damn door. Don't make me shoot you,

boy. I don't do that. All right. Now, be careful out here in these streets, all

right? Yes, ma 'am. All right.

What's up, Mom?

You know, Lake just came by.

Lake?

Mom, let me call you right back.

Hey, bro.

Lake just stopped by.

I think he's trying to send a message.

Shit.

Sounds like a threat to me.

I think we need to start considering our options.

That'll give us the opportunity to run up the money, establish a new operation

without Lake getting in the way.

Bro, I know you ain't thinking about setting up my cousin.

It ain't even going down like that.

Bro, Lake making his own decisions, so whatever happens between them two, that

shit is out of our hands, bro.

Nigga, you need to focus on the end goal.

You're thinking about other shit.

Yo. Who this?

Lake.

What's poppin'? It's Shane.

Man, I had to reach out, man, because I felt like I was the reason y 'all had

that cuff.

You know, I've been back in the hood for a little minute, man, trying to get

some motion going, so I asked Bobby to help me get on my feet, and he told me

that y 'all took a loss.

Y 'all supposed to say y 'all been having friction.

I don't know, Lake.

trust if you ask me.

But I felt like it'll be a good opportunity for all of us if y 'all plug

Look, I don't know if you know or not, but Bobby's trying to focus on his

photography, so we agreed that I could take the operation so he could walk

What? What the fuck you just say?

Listen, bro.

Look, I see what Bobby was talking about. You don't like to listen for

Look, bro, I ain't trying to cut you out. That's why I'm calling.

When we get the business up and running, shit, I want you to come work for me.

I got you a supervisor position.

Got me fucked up, Shane.

That's all you want to hang up and shit.

Damn, I forgot to get that nigga's t -shirt size.

Yeah, I'll text him. Think he wear it large.

Or it could be a meeting.

Yeah, I'll just text him.

Fuck this nigga get my number.

What

the

fuck you doing, Bobby?

You put motherfuckers in play?

We built this shit.

We.

You ain't building shit on yourself.

I need that contact tonight.

The fuck are you talking about, cuz?

What the fuck, Mr. King? Fuck all that.

Shut the meeting up, cuz.

You're my fucking family.

I don't know what the fuck you on right now, but you're tripping.

Listen, cuz.

Being tripped by your decision for wanting a better life.

Look, we all want that shit.

But you not fucking put my life on the line for your friend.

This business shit deep in the neck.

It's sick to me.

You're my fucking brother.

I'll never put your life in fucking danger.

But you're tweaking right now.

Set the fucking meeting up.

Hey man, how did you forget to put the lock on the gate?

I did.

I used Benny to get that thing fixed.

It's good, bro.

It's good.

What can I do for you today, my guy?

Look, I was just wondering if you put any thoughts on what I asked you about.

Like I said, I'm trying to get back on my feet, bro.

See where I can help you.

Help?

You need my help.

You can't help my situation.

No doubt.

Look, I'm trying to be disrespectful, bro. No shit like that.

Just trying to show you I'm serious about this shit.

Mikey. I ain't feeling it.

The fuck is you asking about Mike for?

Hey, I'm just asking, homie.

You normally disappear for this long?

Look, I ain't trying to get any out of business, bro.

I'm just asking.

I'll be real with you, though.

Starting to smell bad, Blake.

Blake and Bobby got robbed a few days ago, man.

They's been tripping out.

I heard they ought to plug big time, too.

That's what I'm saying is, you need to put something in the streets.

Late

last

night, the authorities... discovered a man who was shot and killed in an

abandoned warehouse near the West End. It has been reported that the body has

been there nearly a week and has been identified as Michael Turner.

No other information has been released, but they seem to be working to uncover

more details.

Hey, Bobby.

Did you hear about the body they found in an abandoned warehouse not too far

from you?

I think they said his name is Michael Turner.

I'm not sure if you knew him or not, but it caught my attention this morning and

I thought I'd check on you.

I want to apologize for how I rushed you off the phone the other day.

I have a lot going on and I've just been feeling a lot of pressure.

I know that isn't an excuse, but...

I don't want it to cause any problems between us.

I miss you, and I hope you forgive me.

Well, I'm about to get my day started.

Give me a call whenever you can.

Or maybe I'll try again later.

Be safe, Bobby.

Did you hear about the body they found in the abandoned warehouse not too far

from you?

I think they said his name is Michael Turner.

I'm not sure if you knew him or not, but you caught my attention this morning

and I thought I'd check on you.

I want to apologize for how I rushed you off the phone the other day.

You hurt?

Yeah.

Fuck.

Yo.

Bro, you heard they done found Mike dead at the warehouse?

Nah, where you hear that at?

What? Nigga, the whole hood talking about this shit.

I ain't gonna lie here, Marcus don't go.

He trying to down something, too.

You better be careful out there.

For sure.

For sure.

Man, what do you say?

Hold on, bro.

Hood getting hot, bro.

Think we need to slow down on this game plan for a second.

With Mike getting killed, I don't know who is who.

I don't see how that affects what we got going on, bro.

Actually... Actually, that works out in our favor.

Because now Margaret's going to try to target Lake.

Yeah.

I can't let that shit go down, bro.

Bro. It ain't worth it.

Bro, I think you just need to focus on your little camera shit.

Nigga, I told you.

I'll handle the Lake situation.

Shit, I already been working on Marcus.

I already dropped the bug in his ear.

I got his trust.

So when Lake is out the way, I team up with Marcus, we can eliminate

competition.

Bro, you safe.

I just need you to make this motherfucking meeting happen and stay

the way.

If Marcus killed late, you think he gonna feel comfortable with me walking

around?

No. He gonna want me dead, too. Nigga wants to deal with the kid, and I got

Marcus' operation under my control?

Shit, I'll kill Marcus myself.

Like I said,

you just stay out the way.

You ain't listening, bro.

Operation?

Your control.

I thought you just said you needed to get on your feet.

Sound like you got a plan for power.

Well, unlike you.

I actually understand this shit a little better.

You can't halfway do this shit.

There ain't no innocent side.

Bullets fly and motherfuckers get killed, niggas. It's the street.

You've been trying to be a good guy in a dirty game, and you wonder why you're

in this fucked up situation.

You need to sit back and let bosses talk.

Or get caught up in the middle.

Bruh, I still see you as a friend.

But only you can keep that shit this way.

You know what I need.

Y 'all know what it is.

Anybody look like they have something to do with that shit.

Dead.

Understood?

Got you big, honey.

You already know I'm on go.

The fuck you want?

Hey, all them little mind games you're playing?

Go get you fucked up.

I ain't on no bullshit, Marcus.

Come on, bro, you know I fuck with Chyna.

I heard they confirmed what I thought about Mike, so I pulled up on Lake and

Bobby's to see if I could get some more info.

Bobby's now lost, but I definitely feel like Lake has something to do with this

shit.

Bro, he told me himself he's gonna take over Bobby's operation and implied he's

looking to get rid of our competition.

I'll follow him out. to find out what you need to know and get to.

I just want your blessing, bro.

To you.

Hey, when you hear something, run that shit back to me.

Bro.

Yo. Hey, OJ.

A lot been going on in the hood right now, man.

It's time to meet my cousin Lake, just in case something happened to me.

That way we can keep the operation running.

Also, we had a little situation.

A little short on the bread, but I want to see what I got in good faith.

A little short?

All right.

I'm going to send my driver.

Just make sure he know the rule.

All right?

Along.

Yo, I set up the meeting.

Tomorrow at noon.

Hey, cuz, come by yourself.

Just take them in the bag, let them lead the conversation.

You ain't got to prove yourself, cuz.

I'll hit you tomorrow with the details on the location.

Yo

I'm late.

So are you the cousin?

Yeah, that's me.

Let's go out there?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

Yeah, that's all, dude. Have a good day.

Nice car you got.

at 9 by midnight.

I'm assuming you can understand how critical it is that you cooperate.

I told you.

I told you you could trust me.

We got like ass up out of here and we came up on the bag.

What?

Man,

why you bitch ass need to move? I don't move.

Fuck this.

You niggas kill my drive.

Fuck is this nigga?

Who am I?

Listen, Cole.

Bobby's best friend.

I was just the one working to help Bobby.

Told you about me, right?

Yeah, I know all about you.

Brody's bullshit beef between Lake and Bobby was going on way before I got in

the mix.

I was just a motherfucker smart enough to put the business first today.

These motherfuckers are too emotional to do what they had to do to get the

money.

Well, you got my mind on it.

I mean, he needs somebody like me.

These motherfuckers might cut like me.

That's why you have my problems in your operation room.

Money short.

Beef in the hood.

It sounds like I did you a favor exposing the bullshit.

And I need to snake lock you around.

Bitch ass boy.

Jay said you out, nigga.

Go focus on your little goddamn dream.

You already done got the motherfucking driver shot, nigga.

Your bitch ass.

Almost got the whole family fucked up.

I don't know why Jay sparing your bitch ass like that, boy.

I'll fire your bitch ass up right now, nigga.

Talk. Hope that shit work out for your bitch ass.

You out, though.

And don't bring your bitch ass back to this motherfucking hospital, then.

Leave all this shit alone.

Just focus on me.

You.

I'm becoming a better man.

Who are you?

So you're Tanisha. Nice to meet you.

I asked who you were.

And how do you know my name?

Miss Lifeline.

But I think you know who I am.

You're him.

You see what they did to him?

What you gonna do about it? Ain't this your responsibility?

What did I do is a better question.

And no, this is not my responsibility.

But I handed it as a courtesy for Bobby.

For taking care of things as long as he did.

Well, there's about to be some changes.

Changes?

Well, I respect you for what you did.

And I hope these changes keep him safe.

Bobby ain't who you think he is, and I blame him for this shit.

Lake wants a different situation.

And he deserves it.

And we want what we work for.

I want to introduce myself.

Alone.

I need to trust in the people right now.

But I'm trusting you.

Glad to see you pulled through.

I heard a lot of good things about you.

You're good.

I know exactly what happened.

I sent him home.

I wanted to talk to you myself.

Me and Bobby made a lot of money together, but... But I think our

partnership has ran its course.

A lot of respect for Bobby and what he's done.

I'm allowing him to pursue his dreams.

So what do we owe you?

And there's no more we.

Focus on getting better.

I'll be seeing you soon.

A mama's baby boy. A

mama's baby boy.

I felt the pain. I seen the pain. All in the same, I couldn't see it. I heard it

no more.

Tears in my eyes. I hopped with the plane. It's something amazing.

I'm feeling the pain. Gotta keep pushing. I give it no hollering.

One of them numbers, I'll put it in the work. I can't be that modest.

I got family. I ain't hurt.

Might look at them definitely.

I'm a beast, boy. Fuck you, the pity don't feel for me.

I'm mama's baby, boy.

So don't cry if I die. I'm V5 and you know them young niggas gon' war.

I'm mama's baby, boy.

I came up, I can't take that garbage spin. Well, you know, I'm two street in

car. I'm mama's baby, boy.

Big dream, I stay focused. I put in the most I couldn't see.

Struggling no more.

I'm mama's baby, boy.

I felt the pain. I seen the pain. The only thing I couldn't see. I heard it no

more. Lost my mom. Got a baby coming. I'm sick to my stomach.

I didn't buy that house shit. I'm ready to vomit.

All my shoes are stupid. I'm ready to dumb it.

So why play with me? Keep all your comments.