Set in the streets of North Philly. Jay-r is the king of Philly in the drug trade. After realizing that he's reached the top he's ready for change. Him and his rap group M.O.E quickly rise in the music industry and Jay-r's life starts to head in a new direction, but his past comes calling and the streets refuse to let go of the grip they have on him.
Taneka wants out of the lifestyle, and she plans on getting away from it even if it means leaving Jay-r, but his past catches up to her.
Ki Ki always used her good looks and body to her advantage. She wants to be on top of things by any means necessary and she'll do anything to get there including robbing, stealing, and sleeping with anyone if the moneys right. She thinks having money wil make every thing in her life better, but she finds out that money doesn't always make a new you.
Coupe was a player in the game in the 90's. He's coming home from jail after a long stretch in the pen. He feels he's owed a piece of everybody's action since he did time for the hood. He finds out how much things have changed.