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The last one is getting drinks for everyone!

THAT'S HOW I GREW UP

No, man…

What? Just that?

Go, go!

Hey, Chisco!

Hey, Beto! Go away. I'm playing Candy Crush, man.

"Go away"! Take my order, man!

"Take my order…" Will you want me to sell on credit?

-No, I have money, Chisco. -Are you paying?

Oh, that's what we're talking about! Now I can help, my boy!

-What do you want? The usual? -The usual, Chisco, you know.

Okay.

There you go! Go on.

-How much is it? -As usual, 37 pesos.

Still 30-something?

-Oh, you're clever with money, Chisco. -That's money, man! Go on.

One peso is missing! It's missing!

-I owe you one. -"Owe you"… Hey!

Tell your dad he messed up my beer containers!

-He didn't paid for that! -You tell him, Chisco.

The store is yours, that's your problem.

Fat man!

"The store is yours, that's your problem."

Only because I want to be with your mom, man!

Good luck, Beto!

Good luck, boy!

Man, I lost!

What do you mean, you threw it away?

-I said I threw it away! -What do you--

Son of a bitch, my beer, man!

Do you know why I did it?

Because I need you to be okay, we need money, you idiot!

What money? I give money so that--

so that you can provide for your fucking brats

-that he gave you, that fucking-- -Shut up, you jerk!

-You brought me here, didn't you? -Motherfucker.

That's what you wanted?

Fucking son of a bitch!

-That's what you wanted? -I'm going to kill you, son of a bitch!

Honey, what did they do? Tell me, are you okay?

-Don't worry, it's okay. -They didn't hurt you?

Everything is okay, relax. Everything will be okay.

JB PRESENTS

Come in.

Sit down.

Thanks, Saúl.

Alberto Gómez Castillos.

You have a big problem, young man, and you're barely 16.

Charged with domestic violence against your stepdad.

He had a serious fracture, he may become paralyzed.

I'm afraid you'll have to stay here.

You'll need it while you're here.

Your mom declared you were defending her when you pushed him.

That'll help your case, just like your statement, but…

I can't assure you'll be out of here soon.

I'll be coming here to see you and will follow your case.

Do you have any questions?

How is my mom and little brother?

They are in a safe place.

We're helping your mom so that she can overcome this situation.

But she is okay.

Anything else?

Okay, son.

What's up?

I'm Beto.

And what? Where do you think we are, at school?

What's your neighborhood?

No, man, I'm from no neighborhood.

I'm from Zapopan.

You do look like them, man.

What are you doing here?

Family problems, man.

I don't really care about that.

That's your space, this is mine.

If you jerk off, I better not hear it or see it, man.

My name is Pedro.

But people call me Peke since I'm young.

Now go to sleep, tomorrow you'll meet the gang

and our fucking foes.

No, man, I don't have foes.

You're going to have them, bro.

What, do you like rap?

Yeah. Who doesn't?

Today Smiley and Sicario have a battle.

That man is one of the best freestylers of Jalisco.

He was caught spraying some bridges and now he's here.

If you give me your sandwich, I'll let you come.

It's yours. I'm not hungry.

Yeah, man, that's how everyone is at the beginning.

Let's go, men, come here.

Hey, come on here, everyone! Come on, come on, there's a battle here!

Hey! Everyone, come here!

There you go!

Ladies and gentlemen.

It's a pleasure to introduce to you

the MCs of this battle.

On this side we have my main man, El Sicario,

who doesn't need any introduction.

And on this side we have Smiley.

I know, I know no one knows him, but that's okay.

What matters is that the winner will receive

1,000 pesos, so they will have a better life

in this beautiful mansion.

And… they will be able to fuck Peke's mom.

-What? What's your problem, man? -Okay, okay, okay.

-Let's start with Smiley. Are you ready? -Yeah.

Great!

Do the intro, man.

Starting in three, two, one!

♪ So, you pro ♪

♪ That's life, man, I'm always great ♪

♪ I'm always on my game ♪

♪ Violence on the streets you call yourself The Hip Hop ♪

♪ Violence is in here what are you saying, asshole? ♪

♪ You have no game you're old, I told you ♪

♪ Your head, it's not a trend it's baldness ♪

♪ I know your game isn't real ♪

♪ I'm lethal with my verses and with guns ♪

♪ I'm Hip Hop, I'm inside the culture ♪

♪ Violence on the streets not in your tiny world ♪

♪ I myself learned my words it was always my choice ♪

♪ In my home's courtyard the reformatory's one ♪

♪ Let's rap, my people we're trying to have some fun ♪

♪ You deserve some opioids Smiley's game is lame ♪

♪ With a frustrated attack he tries to win ♪

♪ Your verses are ordinary so I continue to win ♪

-Okay, okay, a lot of flames there. -He was great.

But don't you have more verses?

-Don't you want more, or what? -Yeah!

Let's have another round, shall we?

Smiley, are you ready, man?

Let's go.

-Go! -Three, two, one, go!

♪ This idiot, again with his big words opi-- what? ♪

♪ Suck my balls not even in China could you beat me ♪

♪ This fucker just lost it all what does the gang say? ♪

Three, two, one, go!

♪ I hate that blood that flooded the hood ♪

♪ I am revolution in each of my sentences ♪

♪ I put my soul, my balls and all my strength in your threats ♪

♪ Here and also in China my words are your home ♪

Okay, okay, that was cool.

But, Smiley…

-I think you were beaten up. -You're crazy!

Hey, man. What does the gang says, what does the gang say?

You lost, man.

♪ The difficulty on doing this is its complexity ♪

♪ The mind is so powerful but the power doesn't always keep up ♪

♪ The time and the facts become the character ♪

♪ Not all are cowards there's also big problems ♪

♪ You can dry your tears but they are not the answer ♪

♪ The memory keeps a record only the heart forgives ♪

♪ You, be a good person right now because it doesn't matter what you do ♪

♪ Not everyone will be pleased ♪

You just kill it, man. This one will be one of the big ones.

Thanks, thanks.

I know how to rap.

Don't say nonsense, Beto.

-These aren't baby's rhymes. -Hold on, man.

Everyone can do it. Okay?

What did you say your name was, man?

Alberto, man. But people call me Beto.

Nice, Beto. Here everyone can be part of the rap.

Rap is about respect.

Go on, just be polite,

let the other rapper finish and then you can go on,

-no problem. -But I won't do it like Akapellah.

Give me a good one, like Mobb Deep.

Okay, okay.

♪ Inside every head no one knows what's going on ♪

♪ Since childhood I had to become the man of the house ♪

♪ The protection my mom gave away she got it back ♪

♪ Today I'm here, locked away my stepdad didn't worked out ♪

♪ What a jerk Peke, baby's rhymes ♪

♪ This is my livelihood have some, drink away ♪

♪ Going everywhere I hope you don't get attached ♪

♪ If you're not attached, don't be ashamed I just don't want to be infected ♪

Very good, man, really good.

You're good. If you want, once we're out, I don't know…

we add each other, WhatsApp, I don't know, something, so we write a song together.

-You said it, man. I'd love it. -Great.

Well done, man.

Come on, Eminem, now I'm your manager.

Don't start, fucking Peke, man.

First you say I don't know how to rap, and now you're,

"I'm your manager now."

-These things-- -Don't be an idiot, man.

-We are going to smash it! -These things you say…

Really, man. Do you know what this means?

We're going to be famous, man!

El Sicario, man, he invited us to one of his events.

And I think they pay him, like, 5,000 pesos per event.

Fuck me! Really, 5,000?

Really, man, really.

I've never had anything like that before, man.

You're kidding me, man.

Once we robbed a store and got out with 12,000 pesos, man.

Oh, man, so that's why you're here?

These things--

robbing.

If you want to be part of the rap business

you need to be strong.

And a good sponsor, man.

I have one out there that is the best, man, really.

But this thing is not a piece of cake, man.

But with your talent, man, we'll do it, man.

Hey, just hang on, right?

-Just write the stuff, my Beto… -What are you doing, man?

The stuff, man, the stuff!

-Fucking Peke. -Look, man.

I took it from the library, so you can start writing.

You're kidding? You're fast, my man!

Oh, man! Smashing it, man.

Let's do it, my Peke!

-...man. -Fuck it.

Don't worry, Beto, we are going to smash it, man!

You know it, man.

-Well, I was ignored. -You know what, man?

Don't start thinking you're great because he invited you

to his fucking show, man.

Shut up, idiot. You got it?

Not only do you not have talent,

-I'd bet on my man, Beto, right? -Chill, Peke.

You, your man Beto, and that son of a bitch,

I beat you all here and out there, wherever you want, man.

Let's go, Beto, before we get like this big fag.

What did you say, idiot?

I'm going to kill you, motherfucker!

I'm going to kill you, man.

SOME DAYS LATER

How are you, Beto?

Great, thanks.

Hey, how is my mom and my little brother?

Very good. They are waiting for you at home.

It seems like Mr. Luis Martínez, your neighbor, saw what happened that day.

He was called to give his statement and said that you were defending your mom.

Really, Mr. Luis saved me?

Go on, go get your things. We don't have much time.

The thing is, I have a friend here.

Peke, and he just got hurt and I want to help him.

Okay. I'll see what I can do about him.

-Go get your things. -Really?

Yeah, sure. Or do you want to stay here?

Man!

Time to say goodbye.

In spite of the circumstances, it was a pleasure to meet you.

There aren't a lot of young men like Beto in the system.

What happened to my friend Peke?

Look, Alberto.

Pedro is in big trouble.

But…

I can give you the good news that soon he'll be okay.

Why don't you go back to school?

I can help you. Call me.

Okay?

Thank you very much.

Thank you, ma'am, really, I can't thank you enough

for all the help you gave us.

See you soon.

-Okay? -Thank you very much.

Excuse me.

Come soon for dinner.

So… soon it'll be at your house.

Good afternoon.

Yes, thank you. Hi, good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Are you hiring?

Yes, indeed we are. Look,

you need to fill this form and maybe they'll call you.

Okay.

And if I don't have a phone?

Do you have email?

Face? Instagram?

I don't even have a cellphone.

What can you do?

Work. How can I help?

Look. My aunt does the hiring.

And she'll be here in one hour.

While you wait, you can sweep and clean.

When she arrives, if she likes, you're hired.

-Great, this will be done in no time! -Look, there is the broom.

-Can I start wherever I want? -Yes, it doesn't matter.

Okay.

And what's your name?

My name is Rosi. What's your name?

My name is Beto.

You have a beautiful name, Rosi.

Thank you.

Really, and not just the name.

Have you been here long?

I've been helping my aunt for, like, six months.

Oh, that's a long time.

Yeah, right.

And…

do you have a boyfriend?

No, I don't have one.

But come on, you still have to mop the floor.

Yeah, yeah, don't worry.

I'll finish it in no time at all.

My niece told me you did the job.

And you left everything very clean.

And if you hire me, rest assured, I won't let you down.

Okay, look.

I can only offer you 1,100 pesos every week.

You work from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And… well, you really need to keep it very clean.

Deal.

You can go, that's all for today. I'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you very much, ma'am.

Come on, girl, get to work.

How are the pizzas coming along?

What are you listening to?

Rap.

Yeah, I know it's rap, but what song is it?

Wow, look at that.

You don't know about rap.

That was so sexist. Of course I know about rap.

Obviously. Do you know Hispana, Lil Supa, Akapellah?

Well, babe, you surprise me.

Well, listen to this, as soon as I'm done today,

I'll go to a professional studio

to record my first song.

Yeah right.

Yeah, why wouldn't I?

I'm really good.

Some mates told me that once.

"Hey, Beto, you're crazy, man!

You have the gift."

Well, if you say so…

But you better finish everything, my aunt is almost here,

and if the order goes out late, we both will be in big trouble.

-Hey there. -Hi. Are you Modesto?

Yes, what's up?

I have an appointment.

Beto?

-Yes. -Great! Come in, man.

Thanks.

What do you think, Beto? Can we start?

You said you have your songs inside a USB.

Here we record you,

we edit it and we do the mastering.

Okay.

It depends on how much it costs.

Look, from a friend to another, I'd charge, like,

1,000 pesos per song.

With the mastering and everything.

I think it would take me years to pay for my nine songs.

What are you saying?

How much have people asked you before?

Well, look…

right now I have 2,000.

I just paid the rent and bought a cellphone

so that people can hear me in my social media,

but this is my proposal.

How about I come here at night…

and help you clean the studio in exchange of recording my songs?

Wow, Beto, I like it.

I like your enthusiasm, man.

How about this?

1,000 pesos as insurance.

And for each song, you'll help me three times a week, man.

So, after working seven weeks,

you'll have paid off all your songs. Okay?

Well, I'm okay with it, Modesto.

So, should we start, or what?

-Let's go? -Go on, man, the mic is yours.

Let's go.

Wow, Beto, this is amazing!

But, of course, Modesto did his part, he mastered it like a pro.

I think that's also why it's great.

I agree. That Mr. M is fucking good.

Look, I updated your Insta. Come here.

-Like this? -No.

Here. Look.

You've got 10,000 followers with your new song.

This gives you new tools on Instagram.

For example, now you can add a link with a video.

A video?

No, I don't have anything like that.

No, I don't have videos.

I didn't tell you, but I talked to a friend about you.

And he's a great guy, he said that he can record your video

in exchange for pizzas, beer and that we add his logo.

How do you know so much and know so many people?

You aren't the first one who wants to be famous.

Sure, you're great and have a lot of talent,

but you really need a lot of managing.

You think?

No, I don't need it.

I have you.

Thanks, Beto. But, really, you need a manager.

And how am I going to pay for a manager?

Selling him my soul and the like?

Pizzas and beer?

Well, a good manager can help you a lot.

For example, they could help you find investors.

They also do that?

How is it that you are smart and beautiful?

What was that?

That? You didn't like it?

I loved it. But what does it mean?

It means you are my girl, right?

Beto, soon you'll be a famous artist,

at least now you're already known.

You've already got a lot of followers with only one song. And I'm really happy…

-But… like-- -…but a lot of girls will want you, Beto.

Beto, right now you don't want a girlfriend.

Are you talking about groupies?

I wouldn't replace you for ten groupies.

And for thousands of groupies?

Would you forget about me?

Not even for thousands of groupies, babe.

We'll see about that, Alberto.

Thank you very much, Eddie.

-That was… crazy. -Hey.

This chain is badass.

Wow! Hey, wait a second, just a second.

Wait for me. Ah, crazy guys.

Hey, gorgeous, what are you doing here?

Hey. Just came to see how my favorite rapper is working.

-And also to give you great news. -You are going to be my girlfriend.

No, I haven't decided yet.

Silly, do you think I came here for that?

So, what is it?

Well, in a couple of weeks Coco Yamasaki will come here.

And guess what?

I got you to open his show.

-To open his show? -Yes, silly!

Coco, Coco Yamasaki.

Hey! I'm going to open Coco Yamasaki's concert!

-You're kidding! -Wow!

Wow! Rosi…

you really did it this time, huh?

And-- hey, isn't your aunt mad that we are late?

Well, no, not yet.

But if you don't hurry up, I think that she will.

Go, finish it, I'll wait for you, okay?

Just a few minutes, some takes

-and I'll be there. -Go on.

Hey, guys! You won't believe it!

-What, Beto? -I'm going to open at Coco's show!

Great, man!

They'll-- they'll give me--

…scraps, metal scraps.

Mattresses, damaged mattresses. Mattresses with…

Sweep it well, fucker.

Peke!

My fucking Eminem!

Hey, man! When did you get out? How are you?

I got out a few days ago!

And that was nothing, man, it was only some scratches.

Oh, great!

And what else, man? Give me your number,

I'll call you once I finish here.

Don't be daft, man, I just got out.

How did you find me?

Man, you're really famous!

Everyone knows where you are.

They said you worked here,

but, hey, man, I thought it was a joke.

What? Don't you have enough, being famous? Fuck it, man!

Hey, man. Famous?

It isn't like that.

My songs only have, like, 300,000 views, and really, that's nothing, man.

What's great is that Rosi got me a show, man,

I'll be opening for Coco Yamasaki.

-They'll pay nicely, man! -Rosi?

Is she your manager or are you married, motherfucker?

She's my girlfriend, man, keep your eyes off her, okay?

You must be kidding. What are you doing, man?

You got famous to have a girlfriend and work in a pizza shop?

Man, shouldn't we have some pretty girls here with us right now?

I'm not lazy, man, I told you I'm only starting.

But, hey…

the thing is… I have a really good plan in place.

If all goes as planned, in a year I'll be able to be a full-time musician, man.

But the thing is, I need to work hard.

All that I have goes to my mom,

the studio and, sometimes, into recording a video.

But I have fucking faith,

-I know I can do it, man. -Great, man.

Beto, let's go, time to work.

-Wow! -Okay, man.

Dude, don't forget that I'm your manager, you hear me?

And thanks to me you found out your rap thing.

-My guy! Okay. -Okay, man, I'll see you later.

I have some work to do, but I'll see you at 8 p.m.

Want to smoke one or what?

Sure, man, sure.

Hey, Eminem, don't forget that I'm your manager, man. Don't forget it.

-Sure thing. It was great seeing you, man. -I'll see you, man.

-Sure, man. -At eight, man. Be there.

Sure.

Fucking Beto, your new song already has 50,000 views.

Man, why do you buy this fake shit?

Fuck it, Peke!

It is organic, they're great.

And…

how am I going to pay for fake shit?

With what money?

But aren't you gaining good money, man?

YouTube doesn't pay that much, man.

It isn't enough, not for the studio

or school or making great songs.

I've realized it's like that with everything.

Without good money...

soon I'll lose the viewers and everything I got so far.

Don't worry, Beto, that's why you have me.

I'll get you your money, you relax, man.

Look.

I have a little gift from me to the gang, man.

That's meth, man.

Yeah, man, the best that you can find here.

-What the fuck? -Want some or what?

No, man, how am I not going to want it?

That thing destroys you, man.

Won't let you sleep, eat, fuck.

It takes all your money and soon you are nothing.

Manager, man.

How the fuck are you going to help me like that?

Hey, man, you just killed it, man.

Okay, relax, I'll put it away, more for me.

"More for me"?

Do you hear yourself?

You know what? You know what you want to do.

Just have some, you'll get addicted and that's that.

♪ I hear steps and see shadows in my bedroom ♪

♪ The calm and silence are products of the dead over the road ♪

♪ Mirages and a signal from above move backwards from where you came… ♪

Fuck me, Eminem!

Each time your sound gets better.

What the fuck, Peke man, what are you doing up so early?

I didn't sleep, man. But I have good news.

Can we talk?

No problem, I'll leave you alone so you princesses can talk and kiss each other.

-Hey, what do you want to talk about? -It's all your fault!

Since you put me as your contact in your website,

I've had all the babes I want, man.

Yesterday, there was this big party, I called you,

but I think you were busy with your lady.

No, man, when I have a recording session, I try to sleep early,

so that I'm in my A game.

I like that, man, you need to be fucking great.

But look.

Look here what I got you.

Come, man.

You're kidding me!

Who did you kill, man?

My sponsor, man.

I killed him with numbers, man.

I showed him your videos and social medias and he loved it.

In short, I told him to lend me some money.

Of course, there'll be a monthly interest, but that's fine.

This last two days I spent some 1,000 pesos,

but don't worry, man, we have almost 100,000, man.

We're partners now.

Hey, man, but--

That is dangerous, how will we pay him? He'll take all we have.

I don't know, Beto, I got you your money, man.

You have the talent.

We need to make a fucking show!

Don't be daft, Beto, you can't even get 100 people.

That's why I have Rosi's contacts.

We need to call Hispana and Nuco.

And we need to start the pre-sales and advertising…

I don't know, we can add some of my stuff.

Wow! That's it, my great Beto.

-The major leagues, my man! -My man!

Man, I can see it.

El Beto.

-What's up? -What's up, Pacheco?

-Hey, Beto. All good? -What's up?

All good, man.

Come in, man.

Good stuff?

-Want some? -No, man, I'm okay.

With business, I prefer to have a clear head.

Also, that thing that you smoke…

it makes me forget my name.

So, talk to me, man.

What do you need?

Let me tell you.

I want to put on a great fucking show with Hispana and Nuco.

-Wow! -It'll be crowded.

I know you've done shows before, and, well,

I wanted to propose to you some cash that I've saved.

And also, I want to open the show and promote my stuff.

-What do you think? -It's good.

It's great.

Also, I've heard your songs.

-They are great, great. -Thanks.

But, how can I help you, man?

Well, actually, I don't have anything, man.

Honestly, I have 100,000 and the artists' contacts, but--

I'm new to this thing.

I've never put on a show before, and I know you have experience with that.

-How can we partner up? -It's done.

It's done, man, you've got everything.

You have the money, the artists, just do it.

Man, that's great.

I just talked to some partners, man,

we can do it here, in my uncle's stage.

With those two, we can fill it easily, man.

-Great. -It's doable.

So, let's do it?

But, look, you need to get them, man, find they're price.

I think the whole show will be…

some 180,000, man.

-Wow! -Yeah.

I can put in the rest.

Well, I just need to get the artists' fees, but…

no problem, we can do it, man.

-Sure! -So…

don't you have some of that good weed that you could give me?

-Come on, Pacheco. -A bit, yes.

-To celebrate. -Sure.

Sure, man.

Great, man.

There you have it, man.

Amazing, man.

You're the best, Pacheco.

It's a gift, man.

-Really? -Yeah.

-This will give me all the inspiration. -Great, man.

Mamba hasn't answered my calls.

Continue to call her, man.

She doesn't answer, man!

Hispana, Hispana, Hispana…

I know…

Wait a second.

Yes, that's her.

Hey, Hispana, have you arrived?

What a mess, man. No, I'm stuck in Mexico City,

-I just got to charge my phone. -What?

Hispana…

Your flight was hours ago.

No, man.

There's no more flights. The people in Cancun didn't buy my flight.

Only the one to Mexico City.

Man, that won't work for me.

We sold 800 pre sales and we already have more than 1,500 people here.

Oh, Beto, really, I'm sorry.

I'll do whatever you need, man,

if you need me to post something, just tell me and I'll do it, no problem.

I'll do what you say.

It's okay, Mamba, don't worry.

I'll manage the crowd here.

Okay, man. I owe you a show, Beto.

Anything, let me know. I'll be there. Good luck with the show.

Thank you, Mamba.

I'll be in touch.

She lost her flight, right?

The bitch that planned her show in Cancun cancelled it.

Hispana was very nice.

She said she would reimburse the money or reschedule the show.

Don't worry, man. There's no problem on our part.

We can manage the show.

Stop it.

There is a lot of people here and Hispana is missing.

Hispana isn't coming, man?

No, man, she isn't. Her flight was cancelled, she arrives tomorrow.

Don't say that, Beto, don't do that to me, man.

We sold 1,700 tickets, man.

My uncle said it, there are no refunds.

What, Pacheco? But I made the deal with you, not with your uncle!

But it was my uncle's money, man.

Also, don't mess with me, Beto, I did my part.

I organized all the show and there it is, man.

And you, what? Where is the lead artist?

What do you want me to do?

She isn't here, what should I do?

-Should I go to Mexico City… -What should you do?

-…and bring her here on my shoulders? -Are you kidding?

No one leaves this room, man, my uncle's orders,

until this fucking show is resolved.

"My uncle's orders" what? If I leave, what, man?

-What will happen, huh? -Really, man?

Well, you won't get far, man. Bro.

Take care of them, man, no one leaves.

Man…

I know everything is a mess, but I've found a way, man.

Give me five minutes with the boss.

There's no way, man.

Just five minutes, please?

Fucking kid. Go on.

-Thank you very much. Sir… -Sit.

Right now my name doesn't matter.

What does matter is how you're going to fix this.

I know how to fix it.

Go on.

We'll do two shows.

-What are you talking about? -Hey, shut up.

Shut up, kid, who asked you?

I'm sorry, uncle.

Go on.

Well…

I understand that this is your place, right?

Yes. And?

And also all the beer that is sold.

Yes. And?

My point is…

that those of us already here…

will do the show.

I can make Hispana come tomorrow.

We'll invite people to come Tuesday with the same ticket,

but the most important thing is that you'll double your income on beer.

What do you say?

-Uncle… -What?

Look. If it doesn't work…

the ones afraid here are me and my people.

And you-- you'll double it.

I'm going to be watching you very carefully.

I'll only let you go once that Hispana, or whatever her name is,

comes down off the stage after the show, you hear me?

And right now you'll go and tell the crowd

what is going on, and hope that they don't leave.

And they better not start asking for a refund.

Do you understand?

Yes, don't worry.

Get me a mic and I'll go on stage and fix everything.

Get him that.

Thank you very much.

Excuse me.

Where did you find this one?

-It's a kid from… from the hood, uncle. -Your boyfriend or what?

-What? Uncle! Nothing. -Why are you laughing?

He's not my boyfriend.

Come on, guys!

I'm El Beto.

But when I say, "Fuck your mom!" You'll say, "Aeroplus!"

-Fuck your mom! -Aeroplus!

Calm down, calm down.

I know you came to see Mamba, but it seems she won't be able to be here.

But hey! No one came to see Asis?

Or Nuco?

Give them a round of applause!

Look, this is how it's going to work.

Tonight, we are going to make the show.

If you stay and don't tell anyone what happened,

you can come with the same ticket on Tuesday.

Don't worry. Hey, and there's more.

Here you have a little, free gift, the one that you--

Go on, everyone.

-Let's see how this is going to work. -Come here, man.

It worked.

-What do you say, sir? -Well done.

Hispana is singing. You sold 100 tickets, plus the ones from Sunday.

All of that, plus what you're selling with beer.

-Sunday went great, right? -Fuck, man, fuck.

Fucking situation, uncle.

Well done, kid.

-Well done. -A whole bunch of people, man.

No one wanted to leave.

You got it, kid, you really got it.

And we need to celebrate that.

Go on, drink it.

Do you want a line?

With all due respect, boss.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to pass.

Actually, right now we are very tired.

I'll let you have our share.

The partying, I'll owe you that for the next time we come.

-You'll come back? -Sure, of course, no doubt.

Well done, you did your part.

Let's at least celebrate it with a little drink, right?

And taste the meat.

Or are you vegan?

No, but I already have someone.

Kiss him, beauty, kiss him.

Give him some love, babe.

Well done, huh? You did it, man.

-We did it, uncle. -Well done.

Go on.

-One? -Thank you, I'll pass.

A little weed is better, right?

This fucking kid.

Go on, go bring the weed.

-Want the good stuff, right? -You already know me, Pacheco.

I saw that. I saw how you look at each other.

-No, no. -Hey, babe.

Be sure they don't get weak, okay?

Cheers, dude!

Fuck you, Eminem! You were amazing!

I never thought you could do that!

Did you see how much that guy loved Beto?

Fuck yeah, man!

But I would have had the whores.

What? You're disgusting.

Accept the whores? I'm here, you idiot.

Fucking hell. Didn't you learn anything in the reformatory?

Those fucking favors are expensive, man.

Fucking favors, man. Here.

107,000.

Pay your sponsor and never do business like that ever again.

Of course, man.

I'll give him this money, but how are we going to make a new show?

With no borrowed money, man.

There are others like that old guy, man.

And also…

Coco's concert is coming

-and they'll pay me a lot, man. -That's true.

I'll give this money back.

Hey, what time are they coming for us?

They told me like 15 minutes ago that they're downstairs.

So, "PSE"?

"PSE"?

Photos, signing and escape!

You may know, my strength in the company is urban music.

I've been following you.

I know the last five singles you released.

I need to say it, what you've done is impressive. Congratulations.

Now… it's my understanding that you have an album planned, right?

That's right, Alberto.

We have 16 songs that are amazing.

-But Modesto here is the magic touch. -What are you saying, Beto?

The one bringing talent here is you.

Both of you are doing a great job.

That's why I'm here. Let's talk.

We want to be in charge of the distribution of your work.

We'd offer you the 80%-20% of the income.

Okay? Now, we not only do the distribution,

we also want to be in charge of promoting your album with our allies…

in all digital platforms.

Okay?

I'm going to make it easier for you to understand.

80% with us is a lot more than 100% without us.

You got it?

So, we'll make a lot more with you than without you?

-Exactly. -And how can I be sure about it?

Beto, everything will be in a contract.

I'll give you a report every month in which you'll be able to see the results.

And… I haven't said the best part.

I was authorized to come here and offer you

a cash advance of 250,000 pesos once you sign.

What do you think?

And…

Do I need to give you an answer now?

Of course not, Beto.

Hurrying isn't elegant.

My idea with this visit is to propose you an offer.

You, think about it, meditate about it, talk about it with your people.

And once you realize we are the best option for your career,

then you call me. Here, let me give you my card.

In advance, know that we have your contract and the cash advance ready.

-Okay? -Okay.

Gentlemen, I need to go.

Modesto, it's been a pleasure.

-A pleasure, Mr. Alberto. -Beto, it's been an honor.

Thank you very much for your time, have a good afternoon.

-Good luck, man. -Excuse me.

Look, kid.

I'll just tell you this.

Be careful, kid, don't get too excited.

You are very talented, but be focused on your career, in what's best for you.

But right now, focus on the fucking mic, man.

Fucking Coco, he's killing it.

Hey, Beto, you better beat these guys, huh?

That public is used to good stuff.

Don't worry about it, man.

Just take care of my tracks,

-I'll take care of the rest. -Okay.

Fuck, guys, I've never been backstage.

Thank you for inviting me, bro.

No, Chucho, thank you for bringing us.

Yeah, Chucho, thanks for driving.

And behave well, huh?

My aunt had some work and let you come.

This man is on a short leash, guys.

Fuck, only you left, Peke!

Fucking hell.

Shut up.

We're already late for the sound test

and the GPS says that it'll takes us another 30 minutes.

Don't worry, we'll get there and start playing.

And…

it's okay to be a little late, so the gang will miss you.

-Do you hear that guy? -That's Eminem!

Sometimes your pride does show up.

You know how it is.

Let's go, Chucho, man.

Calm down, man.

Wait, wait. I can't believe it.

Man, have you seen it?

You're on a billboard, fuck yeah, Eminem!

You're a fucking rock star, man.

-Hey, man, pay attention-- -Hey, hey…

-This is going to be awesome. Fuck yeah! -Fuck yeah!

-Hey, wait there! -What?

Hi, we're here with Beto, he's an artist.

Go on, check it.

Here it says that there are only three.

Only three can go on.

-But it's Beto and-- -I said only three can go.

-Hey-- -Hey what?

So, who stays?

Hey man, fuck, I need to play the tracks.

Fuck. Just know that if I don't go, how are you going back?

Don't worry, you guys go on, I'll see the show with the crowd.

-Are you sure? -Yes. It's okay.

-Are you sure? -Yes, don't worry.

-Excuse me, man. -Lose the attitude.

Let's go, Chucho!

-Let's go, let's go! Come on, man. -Come, bro.

-Go on, man. -Come on.

Those fucking guys--

Hey, hey, how are you?

Hey, Chucho, shut up!

Hey, Rosi, how are you?

-Hi. -Aren't you with Beto?

Yes, Beto is my boyfriend. But since we only had three tickets,

-I'm watching him from here. -What? Hey, let her come.

She is from the band, no problem, 100%.

-Thank you, Coco. -Enjoy it. No worries, just call.

-Thank you very much. -Bye.

How are you guys?

I can't hear you! I can't hear you!

Louder, louder!

And now, in the stage, Adán Cruz!

Coco, Coco! On the stage, Coco Yamasaki!

How are you, guys? Hands up, let's go!

Hey, girls, did you like the show?

What do you think?

Your tattoo is beautiful.

Hey, Beto--

Hey, what's up, Rosi?

Hey, beautiful.

-Did you see my show? -Yes, I've been watching it a lot!

Them? Are you mad?

You know what? Apart from being an asshole, you're an idiot.

Calm down. Hey!

We're only talking about the show.

Yes, Beto, everyone likes your show.

I knew it, I'm an idiot.

Chucho, can you take me home or should I call an Uber?

You tell me, man.

Take her, man. I'm getting tired of this.

Hey!

-Are you coming or staying? -I'm staying, man.

-Chucho, take them home and come back. -Of course, man!

-You come back, okay? -Sure, bro.

-Hey, wait, hey! -Don't you dare leave me.

That's the married life.

So, what's up?

Won't you say goodbye?

Not even a kiss?

Oh, fuck it, man.

Let's go, Chucho. Please.

Hi, I'm Rosi. I'm busy right now,

leave your message and later I'll call you. Bye.

Rosy.

I haven't heard from you in a while.

And I haven't gone to the pizza shop in case that would upset you.

You haven't answered my calls or my messages.

I know you're mad at me, but--

just tell me if we're done, please.

I miss you a lot, babe.

Beto!

Eminem!

-Fucking Peke! -Beto!

Beto, Peke is calling for you!

Peke, man. Where were you?

Come in, man. You're scaring the neighbors.

Pepe!

What the fuck, man, I mean nothing to you?

Have you found someone to manage your Whatsapp?

What are you talking about?

I've been looking for you for days!

You haven't answered my calls or messages.

What's up, besides this fucking hangover you have?

Bring a fucking joint, man.

What are you talking about? A joint?

I don't smoke here, man.

Come and take a shower, then I'll give you some food.

Come on, man, before my mom comes home.

Let me bring you some clothes and a fucking towel.

Fuck, man.

Fucking Peke, where were you?

Somewhere…

Hey, man, you're looking better.

Now you're not smelling so bad.

I messed up man, really.

Go upstairs, we'll play more in a while.

What do you mean, "I messed up"? What happened?

Do you remember in Coco's show that I stayed with the groupies?

It was the worst, man.

I got high and spent some of my sponsor's money.

And the fucking Pacheco, man,

he persuaded me to invest 60,000 pesos with Arturo.

That in less than a moth I'd get 100,000.

Why didn't you give that fucking money back as I told you, Peke?

Will you listen to me or not, man?

I gave the 60,000 to Arturo and he disappeared.

-What do you mean, disappeared? -He's like a ghost.

He doesn't answer my calls, my messages, nothing.

-And Pacheco? -He's an idiot, man.

He says it's my problem.

He just told me that Arturo had had success before, and now it's my problem.

How much money do you have?

That's where I messed up.

With what I had left, I spent it all in the street getting high, man.

That's why I turned off the phone.

Your sponsor is looking for you?

Yes, man.

Oh, fuck, man!

Always with your fucking mistakes, Peke!

If you did what I told you, you wouldn't have all these problems.

Fuck you, man.

If you were all that you say you are, you wouldn't be here complaining.

Complaining, man, complaining?

I told you they scammed me and you say that I'm complaining?

Fuck you, Eminem.

You know what, Alberto,

calling you "Eminem" is an insult to Marshall.

Go fuck yourself. And you know what I'm going to do?

I'll fix it with the man himself, he knows my value.

-Fuck you. Fuck you! -Where are you going, man?

Hey, Peke, man, wait.

Alberto.

Yes, it's me, Beto.

The offer of distributing my songs still stands?

I'm ready to sign.

Hey, wait, Modesto, this shit doesn't stop ringing.

Turn off your cellphone, kid.

What's up, Bolas?

How are you?

Yes.

Yes, I know where it is.

Okay. Thank you.

This man it's amazing doing this.

That was a very important call.

He wants to see how he can help me.

You deserve it, Beto. You are talented.

Let's finish this song and you can go home, dress up.

Let's do it, let's do it!

Let's go.

Look at that! Alberto Gómez,

better known as Beto.

-How are you? -Fine, and you, Bolas?

-How are you? -Fine. It's a pleasure to have you here.

No, the pleasure is mine. What's up?

Pretty good, welcome to your second home, man.

Your house is very nice, Bolas.

Thank you very much, it's great having you here.

Give me a second. Maya, come, babe.

I have a gift.

Thank you.

-Go on. What do you think? -Wow, great skin.

"Great skin."

A quiet, sharp one.

Hi, who is it?

What do you mean, who? It's Bolas.

Hey, how are you, man?

Hey, do you remember that kid that I said that, if he came, you'd get some talent?

Yes, a lot of talent.

-All is as we had discussed. -Wait--

Wait-- give me a second.

Hey, turn it down, I'm talking with Beto here.

That's it. Fuck.

Hey.

Hey, man.

You're doing great, man, your songs, they are killing it.

So, man, here we have all the connections.

Here, whatever you need,

learning from someone, whatever, with anyone here,

we have it all, man.

Thank you very much!

Sombra is here with me now, man.

Actually, I'll let you talk.

Hey, man, everything is ready here.

Ready for you to come and blow it off.

Here we are. Okay, over to Teco.

Hey.

There you go, it's yours.

Hey, just let me talk to him about money, I'll call you tomorrow.

Okay, man, we'll be in touch.

-Okay, man. Take care. -Okay.

So what, Bolas?

Do I have potential for the major leagues?

Potential? You're serious?

Stop thinking that nonsense, man.

You're already a star, think about something else. Believe it, man!

I know who I'm going to show you, now I know.

Buddy!

Come here.

Beto, this is my buddy, El Italiano.

-This is the kid? -Yes, that's him.

No, he's okay. You know what? Come here.

Let's take a picture so my buddy can get more followers.

Man, what followers, what pictures?

Even the army is following me, no pictures.

-Fuck, man, my buddy. -You know it.

The kid here seems a little tense, doesn't know if he can do it.

You don't need to worry about anything.

We'll take care of everything, we'll protect you, we'll take care of you.

You take care of creating and do your songs.

-Okay? -Okay.

Hey, put some music on!

Put-- fuck!

-We're-- -Go on, guys, go on!

-It's a party, right? -Go on! This is-- That's it, great!

Come on, man, choose one. Look.

Hey!

Wait there. How are you, Rosita?

It's okay, it's okay, no problem.

Go on.

Let her.

What's this?

What are you doing here? Who invited you?

Nothing. I just came to tell you that Peke was killed.

But I can see that you are very busy.

Wait--

Peke was killed?

Yes, Beto. Keep having fun.

I swear I wouldn't have let her in, but she just came.

God, always ready to be merciful and forgiving.

Listen to our pleas for your son Pedro,

who you have called to your side.

And since he believed in you,

take him to your kingdom,

his real homeland, in the name of Christ, our Lord.

Let's pray.

Give me a minute.

A minute, Beto?

What happened… I'm sorry, I can explain.

What are you doing here?

Aren't you ashamed? Go away!

Go away!

You should go, Beto.

I won't sign with Bolas.

We'll continue to be independent with the support of World Music.

And how did you decided that, Beto?

The percentages are too high.

Did you read the contract?

There is no doubt you were made for this, man.

Yes, I read it, and the percentages are very bad.

They are fucking bad, man.

With the cash advance,

I helped Peke's family.

And the rest I used for planning a concert.

I'm putting in everything, Modesto.

The concert is next month and the pre sales are very low.

I'm not a promoter, Beto, but…

I know the pre sales get better on the days before the concert,

sometimes even on the same day, kid.

We still have an opportunity, it's in a month.

We can put everything into the publicity, man.

-What you're doing is magical, Beto. -Magical, Modesto?

I can't even sleep.

What happened to Peke destroyed me.

That, Beto…

that only time can fix.

Yeah?

Like Rosi.

I can't forget her.

She is the girlfriend of a famous rapper.

His name is Blake.

He thinks he's the best because he has a lot of sales.

He raps for 15-years-old girls.

I called him…

to ask him why he took Rosi from me.

And why would you call him, Beto?

Because he took my girl, Modesto.

Yeah, he did. But part of growing up is exactly that, kid.

Learning how to lose gracefully.

Do you understand?

That sounds very nice, Modesto.

Fuck.

Rosi.

The concert.

And they also killed Peke.

They shot him.

Son of a bitch!

Where is the dignity?

I can't accept all these losses.

What-- what am I going to do?

What's up, Beto?

It's 4:30 a.m., man, are you all right?

I just wrote this song and need to record it now.

It's for Peke.

Okay, man.

I'll see you in five in the studio, give me a second.

What do you think, Modesto?

No doubt, Beto.

It's the best one I've heard so far, man.

It's inspiring.

Go drink some water and rest while I finish here.

Why water?

Because, even if crying is good for the soul...

it also dehydrates you, kid.

And sleep, because you haven't slept in two days.

Go on, I'll finish here.

Thank you, Modesto.

You know…

you're like a father to me.

And I'll never forget any of this.

Hey!

Good morning, kid, good morning.

Good morning.

Modesto, but it is 5 p.m.!

Man, you needed to sleep, you were beaten up.

I have 25 missed calls.

I think it's because of the song.

What song?

"Así Crecí"?

You've uploaded it?

But it isn't ready yet.

What's that, Beto? You're hurting me, kid! Look.

It has 143,000 views?

And in only ten hours?

Beto, you have the flow, man.

You have the flow. I told you, with this one, man,

your fucking concert will be completely full.

Hey, Beto.

Are you ready?

Here everyone is ready for you to go out there to give them your best show.

But before, I wanted to come…

to give you the report of today's gains.

282,500 pesos.

Everyone got their share.

I even took my part.

All of this, man, all of this is yours.

All of this is so that you decide what to do next.

What do you want to do with your career?

From now on, think carefully about your movements.

You'll have a lot of success, man.

Okay.

Before going on stage,

say, "Thank you," to God.

But before, man…

I want to give you a gift.

Beto! Beto! Beto…

The gold represents…

the battles in our past.

From now on, kid, this is going to be incredibly great.

-Heads up, man. -Okay.

Come on, man.

Beto! Beto! Beto…

Beto! Beto! Beto…

This one is for my bro, Peke.

Beto! Beto! Beto…