The story follows Jamal King, a 21-year-old brother living in Bayview, a gritty town in California that is plagued by violence, drugs, and gang activities. Jamal is a talented rapper and songwriter, but his skills go unappreciated by the gang he is a part of, the 84th Crowned Disciples, who dismiss his dreams of making it as an artist as just another wannabe rapper. He's tired of being held back and wants to make a better life for his young daughter, Aria.
However, leaving the gang is easier said than done, and Jamal soon finds himself in a dangerous game that leaves him having a huge target on his back. His former associates don't take kindly to his departure and to make matters worse, Jamal's older brother was the former head seat of the gang, but he left the life behind, leaving Jamal to face the consequences. Now, Jamal is determined to protect Aria from the dangers of the streets and use his love for music as his ticket to find "A Way Out". But with his criminal past hanging over his head, Jamal can't get a regular job and must rely solely on his musical talent to pave the way to a better future.
Jamal must navigate the dangerous and cutthroat world where survival is a ruthless game, meeting new faces that could potentially aid him or take advantage of his situation while protecting his daughter from the haunting consequences of his past decisions. As he strives for a better life, tough choices emerges, with the potential to either advance or to destroy his chances of success. Jamal's knowledge and talent become crucial as he stays one step ahead, adapting to the challenges of both his new life as a father and the relentless pursuit of his music.
Molly is a young teen with anger problems because of her past. Growing up in a bad ass neighborhood and with a mean ass mother only makes things worst.
When she was young Molly's father use to beat her whenever he got drunk. One night he beat her so bad that she felt enough was enough and called the cops. Who would of thought that it would change her life forever.
10 years later Molly just graduated out of high school and is on her way to college. Her father is locked up in jail and her mother is a crack head. Now she has to survive and become a parental figure for her younger brother Aaron and raise him right in a hood full of wrong.
But will meeting the hoods biggest drug lord this summer change her life for the good? Or will it just bring unnecessary drama in to her life?