All language subtitles for True To The Game 2017 C ENG

What the...?

Come on, bitch,
answer the phone, please.

Why do you keep calling' me?

Because I'm trying' to make sure
you getting' ready.

I'm putting on my make-up.

I had to finish my homework
and then I had to wait

for -Git to go
to her Bible meeting.

Well, I hit a lick and bought
some new shit.

I’m a be the baddest bitch
in the club.

And as sexy as that sounds,

why are you putting'
so much on this?

You gotta live more, Gena.

You have not been out
since you was

with that pussy ass nigger Jamal.

Because I'm trying
to graduate from college.

It helps if you study.

One night in New York.

Let's do this.

OK, and we going' do it,
but I can't do it

unless you let me get off
the phone

and finish getting ready.

All right, all right.
My Uber's here anyway.

I’m go home and change and I'll meet
you at the train station, all right?

Bye.

Hey.

I gotta stop by the crib and
change my shirt before we hit New York.

Triflin' ass hooker
got lipstick on it.

So, uh, who's this kid
we're find a go see?

Man, his name Young World.
Man, he next up.

- Young World, huh?
- Yes.

Next up.

He going' have the bitches
there tonight, man.

- What it do?
- Besides me?

Nothin'. Philly's finest.

Just as Allah has willed.

Where you been at, Qua?
It's been weeks.

You said
we were supposed to kick it.

It's been hectic,
and I didn't say that.

Disagree all you want,
you know I'm right.

Hey, I told you
I'm handling' business.

You need to handle
this business.

Your business
doesn't pay, it costs.

All right then, Qua.

I see how you do.

Just keep that thang
looking' right and tight.

Keep it right, I’m come
through later, all right?

...the left side
of the court.

Passes it quickly
over to the right,

dribbling up to the...

Throwing it up to the top of the key.

Fakes his shot to get his man in the air.

Drives down the lane.

- Beautiful pass!
- Yes?

We straight?

I'd have called you
if we weren't.

It's in for two!

Interrupting' my game.

See, I don't even know
why you deal

with all that right there, man.
She rude,

got you too close to the curb.

She keeps me tight,
she keeps me right.

That's exactly
where I'm supposed to be.

Shit, we in free?

Yo, what up family?

- How you?
- Playing'.

- How you?
- Qua?

Qua?

- What's up?
- As-Salaam-Alaikum, huh?

Wa-Alaikum-Salaam.
And them two.

Them right there?
I got you.

- Hey Quadir.
- How you doin', beautiful?

- I got you set up in VIP.
- All right, all right.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

Hey, yo,
ain't that Quadir Richards?

Who's Quadir Richards?

That nigger move more weight
in the city than anybody.

He looks
just like a regular dude.

Nah, it ain't shit regular
about Quadir.

- This nigger got hoes...
- Yo, son, make a hole.

Hey, nigger, watch
where the fuck you going'.

Fuck you, motherfucker.

OK, all right.
Easy, easy, easy, easy, easy.

Punk ass Philly niggers.

We'll see that nigger later.

- Y'all good, okay?
- We good to go in?

Yes. Enjoy yourself.

- Appreciate you meeting' with me.
- As-Salaam-Alaikum.

- Wa-Alaikum-Salaam.
- Respect, respect.

- Yes, sir.
- Give me one second.

He probably making'
good money, too.

Needs some parental guidance
on how to spend it.

You going' help him spend it?

What you think about him?

He good, real good, man.

Let's got to the bathroom.
I gotta freshen up.

In the music business as well?

I'm a little bit of everything,
Winston,

but right now, I'm in
the expansion business.

Opening up new territories,
and if we do this right.

Everybody's winning.

Everybody know if you say it,
it is what it is.

I'm ready to suit up
and work, man.

- Right now.
- That's what I like to hear.

That's what I like to hear.
I'm only asking you

for two things...

loyalty and consistency.
That's it.

Well, look here, Q.
As a man

where I come from,
when it come to loyalty

and consistency,
we give it back 300 times, man.

I bring it.

I like that Winston.

I like that.
Ay, ay, Ra!

Get him a shot, man.

Come on, girl.

Listen, let me tell you.

I'm the baddest jawn
in this spot tonight, okay?

Yo, I'm about to get mine.

, you need
to slow your ass down.

Now we said
we was gonna have fun tonight.

Now, let's have
some fun, all right?

- OK?
- All right.

Now, I'm ready.

I'm going' get my life.

- Now, I'm ready to go.
- Well, go ahead.

- I'll be out in a minute.
- All right,

I'll be out here.

See what we got, oh.

Black, count it in the bag.

We don't want
the whole fuckin' world to know.

- We good.
- You sure?

We good.

We good?

The baby got new shoes.
We out.

My man, Winston.

- Ay, white Corolla out front.
- All right.

All right, listen to me.

From now on, you need anything,
you go through Ra.

- Nobody else.
- Absolutely.

- All right?
- Respect Q.

- Respect.
- All right, man.

All right.

All right, brother.

- My man, make me something dark.
- You got it.

- Yes.

- Sahirah?
- What you doin' up here?

Come here.

Nothin', girl. Just taking'
a break from the city.

What, you putting' in
work in New York, huh?

- Girl, who you here with?
- My girl Gena Rollins.

I don't think you know Gena.
She from Philly, though.

- Is that right?
- -hm.

- OK.
- So, what's up?

You ain't gonna
order me nothin' to drink?

I'm sorry love.

- Yo, my man.
- Can I have a vodka and orange?

Actually, make that a double.

- You got it.
- Thank you.

- So, what's good?
- Man, you tell me.

OK, don't tell me that.

Hey, you used to hit
that right?

She county property.
That jawn spread like butter.

Yes, I see. Nigger, look.
She over there dick riding

the budget nigger
from Quadir's crew.

Everybody and their mama
from Philly

up in this piece tonight,
even Fat Winston.

You know his fat ass
always looking'

- for a new connect.
- And Quadir got that pure shit.

Nigger, I know
Quadir ain't putting'

that fat ass nigger down.

- Nigger, we bigger than Winston.
- Damn right.

How ya doin', queen?

You tell me, king.

This queen got a name?

So, we just... we going' play
this game all night?

- I mean, I can go all night.
- I bet you could.

All night.

See look at this, look at that.
See that?

All these distractions,
pretty distraction,

pretty distraction,
pretty distraction.

All I seem to be able
to focus on is you.

- Really?
- Yes. So, let's make a deal.

I guess your name right,

you leave with me right now.

- No questions asked.
- That's not gonna happen.

Gena, how you doin'?

- How do you know my name?
- Rollins, right?

Philly, right?

OK, this is too weird
for words.

How do you know my name
and where I'm from?

So, you're saying I won?
Did I get it?

- I mean...
- Where I'm from,

- you make a deal...
- Gena!

- ...you stick to your deal.
- Really? Does it?

- Gena!
- We should be out...

Yo, what's up, Quadir?

What's up, big homey?
What you doin' up this way?

Hey, brother,
I don't know you.

Let me make the introduction.
This Jerrell Jackson,

this Rich Green,
and they home girl...

Aubrey.

They making' a few moves
in the streets.

A few moves?
I don't know who you talking' to.

- No, no, no.
- I'm talking' to you.

- Like I said, a few.
- No, it's all respect.

I don't understand
what this conversation's about.

We respect what you're doin'
in the streets. We just wanted

- to say what's up.
- I'm sorry, I don't know...

what it is you think I do,

but, ay, it was a pleasure
to meet you. As-Salaam-Alaikum.

All right? Turn up.

Easy.

I'm so over it.

You rushed me to come here,
now you rushing' me to leave.

- Chill, we not leaving'.
- Then why are we outside?

We waiting' on Rasun
and Quadir to come out.

But you could've seen them
inside.

-, then Rich Green
would've seen me.

- Who is Rich Green?
- Did you see

the scary looking' guy
with the beard?

Girl, every guy in Philly
got a beard.

True.
Well, I used to fuck Rich Green

and I don't want Rasun to know.

Rasun and Quadir are friends.

That's why you gave him my shit.

Now, I told him your name.
I can't help he tested Quadir.

Come on, here they come.

- Just let them take us.
- I gotta go to church

in the morning, why you...

Hey, so they about to bring
the car around.

What y'all trying' to get into?

Ay, man, you know
what they trying' to get into.

- I say we ride home with y'all.
- I like that.

Because it's too late
to get on the train, right?

It's too late, it's too late.

You famous, motherfucker!

Yes. Teach your ass, nigger.

My God,
this is so good.

Yes, nothing works up
an appetite like being shot at.

You know,
Gena really loves lobster.

- Is that right?

Well, you should, uh,
come down to...

to the restaurant.
My chef makes a...

wonderful lobster.

- You've got your own restaurant?
- Who, my man Qua?

He got the hottest restaurant
in the city.

We already in there.

- Ain't that right, Gena?
- Yes, maybe.

. I gotta go
to the ladies' room, like, now.

- Gena?
- I'm good.

I gotta go, too.

OK.

Why does it gotta to be
so much killing' out there?

Why you talking to me
like I'm responsible?

I'm just saying'.

Sorry.

- It's crazy to me.
- It is.

What are you gonna do about it?

- Me?
- Yes, you.

I don't know,
that's up to the politicians.

- I'm still in school.
- You in school?

- What you majoring' in?
- English literature.

- You trying' to be a writer?
- I am a writer.

- Let me read some of your work.
- I'm sorry,

I don't let strangers
read my work.

You do know
that when you sit down

and break bread with somebody,

technically you're not
a stranger anymore?

Listen, Quadir, you seem
like a really nice guy.

I appreciate dinner.
You taking us home

is really nice,
but I know what you do.

- Do you?
- Yes,

and I've been there before.- .

And I know most girls
would just take the money.

So, you think...
you think... you think

that I care more about what's
in between your legs than...

Come on, we both know
you're not interested

in reading my work.
All you wanna do

is hit and that's good for you.
But, that's not who I am.

OK?

Thank you for keeping it 100.
I appreciate that.

I don't hide what I do.
It was a conscious decision.

I'm a young, black,
successful criminal.

Yes, that's what I do.

That's not who I am.

I love reading.
I love music.

I love art, anything that'll...

stimulate my intellect.
So, I... I... apologize.

I assumed you being a writer...

possibly written something
that could do that.

What's up, y'all good?

We good?

All right, y'all,
I love you girl.

- I'll call you later.
- All right, love you.

Hey, Quadir.

You make sure
you get her home safe,

you hear me?

- Love you.
- Love you, too.

- Be good to her.
- All right.

Please.

- Are you Muslim?
- Yes,

I don't practice the tenants
like you supposed to,

but I'm Muslim.

I wrote about Malcolm X's
haj to Mecca in my blog.

Very courageous man.

That's crazy,
because I'm a huge fan

of Malcolm X

and his philosophies
on economic independence.

Actually, let me... let me...
let me... see your phone.

OK.

I’m put my number...

in here and you can call me
and we can talk about it.

That was smooth

how you did that.
You accidentally on purpose

called your phone
so you can get my number?

Can you drop me off
at this store over here?

I forgot to get something
for -Git.

What the hell is a -Git?

- -Git.
- -Git.

My grandmother.

So, when we were younger
she would say,

"Git" this, "Git" that,

and so we've been calling' her
that ever since.

I can wait, make sure
you get home safe.

That was sweet, but I'm okay.

- Git sees me
come home with you?

She'll send
the whole praise team

to lay hands on me.

We don't need that.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

What's up, Cherelle?

It's damn near morning.
What happened?

Nah, I was knocked out.

I been waiting' all night
for you.

I had a long day.

Let me call you tomorrow.

You famous, motherfucker.

Get your ass uptown, nigger.

You owe us money,
you pay the consequences.

You fucking bitch.

You better run, hoe.

Faster!

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Let's continue.

In a few words, tell me
what you're calling about.

I'm calling'
about your fucked-up ass

customer service,
bitch ass machine.

Pitchin' for the Phillies now?
The hell is wrong with you?

I was trying' to pay my bills,

but now they always want you
to talk to some damn machine.

Getting' on my nerves.
What you doin' here?

I was in the neighborhood,
so I thought I'd stop by.

What's wrong?

I got a get-the-fuck-out
eviction notice.

Been paying' my damn mortgage
for 27 years on time.

Three years to go,

how they going' send me
a notice like that?

Shoog, you had me worried
over here. I got you,

- don't worry. Calm down.
- No, no, no, no.

I ain't like that.

Everybody always come in
with some stories,

asking' for moneys.

- Shoog. Shoog.
- I got mine.

- Shoog,
- You know I can hold it.

Sit down.

First of all...

you're not everybody,
you're family.

If I have a dollar,
you have a dollar.

- These all your bills?
- Yes, why?

- All of 'em?
- Yes.

I'm gonna take 'em
to my accountant.

Make sure he take care
of 'em.

You don't have to
call nobody ever.

Word?

Here's some
walking' around money.

Go get yourself something' nice,
get something' for the kids.

- Gie some sugar.
- , here ya go.

I don't know what I would do
without you.

I hear what you be
out here doing without me.

Man, I hear
about your little hot pocket.

You better clean that shit up.

Hey, you know
this lady named -Git?

- Git?

Shoot, when I was a baby,
she was the one

that introduced me
into these streets.

That was before she found God
and got saved.

What you asking
about -Git for?

She a little long
in the tooth for you.

Nah, it's her granddaughter.

You know, light-skin,
short hair, Gena Rollins.

- Little Gena?
- Yes.

She got you feeling
some kinda way?

I mean I met her.
I read her blog.

She's a writer.

Yes, well, you can write
that one off.

Whoa, now you talking',
now you gotta

say something' that makes sense.

You in the wrong line
of business, baby.

She used to date this dealer
when she was a teenager.

What was that boy's name?
Jamal.

Yes, they did the whole baler,
Pretty Woman thing.

So, is she still with him?
What happened?

Nope, he also did, Ike Turner

beat the shit
outta yo ass thing, too.

She already been
to the magic show,

seen all the tricks.

Her mama died
of a drug overdose.

- You want some breakfast?
- No, I'm good, I'm all right.

- I gotta get out of here.
- You always running'.

- Time is money, Shoog.
- -hm.

Love you boy.

Bria, you been playing'
on my computer again?

- uh, but this salad
about to be good. -Git,

you know there's other stuff
you could use

besides pork
to make collard greens, right?

Like what, Bria?

Well, they got this stuff
called smoked black pepper.

- Gena, tell her.
- -,

I'm over here
trying' to get ahead

on my homework, so I can
relax on Spring Break.

Well, there's nothing that can
replace meat perfectly,

but the smoked black pepper
is good.

- Smoked black pepper, huh?
- Yup.

- Did you get some?
- No,

but they got it
at the health food store.

and you didn't bring none home?

Now, you know I ain't got
no job, -Git.

Well, then, how you going'
tell me how to cook

if you ain't prepared to buy it?

- Because, I'm just saying'.
- Say it when you get a job.

What you smirking' for?

- What?
- I saw you coming' in here

- early this morning'.
- -Git,

I was going to get you...

I ain't said nothin',
'cause I saw you struggling'

to stay awake when Rev
was preaching his sermon.

Figured that was
punishment enough.

Now, don't let it happen
no more, you understand me?

- Yes, ma'am.
- 'Cause the only place

that's open after midnight...

A man wants to go
is between a woman's legs.

Don't y'all ever forget it.

Well, Hello.

Child what is that smell?

Hey, y'all!

- Hey, Sahirah.
- Hey, baby.

Girl.

So, how'd it go with Quadir?

It was cool.
He dropped me off.

- That's it?
- Girl,

- Git know
I was out last night.

Shit, my bad.

It was worth it, though, G.
Quadir is paid.

Not only is he making'
money in the streets,

but he's got a bunch
of businesses.

- He's a millionaire.
- Girl,

I had my share
of drug deal millionaires.

Please! Jamal
wasn't nobody's millionaire.

Anyway.

So, Quadir is supposed
to be seeing some girl

named Cherelle
who lives up in German town.

Well, Good for her.
She can have him.

I feel you.

Besides, you going' be
a boss ass bitch

with your writing' and shit.

That's why I got you this.

- really?
- Yes.

Let me see what this is.

I love you.

Look, G, on the real, none of us
had it easy coming' up.

I mean, between your mom
and my daddy,

you still got your dreams, G,

and that's more
than most of us got.

But, trust and believe
you always got me.

And don't be spending
your money on me either.

I got a couple coin from Rasun

and I couldn't help
but buy it for you.

Rasun know he contributed
to this?

Not unless he saw me
go through his wallet

- while he was sleep.
- Girl, you are a mess.

Gena.

Baby, it's dinner time.

Why don't you set
a place for Sahirah.

Thank you, -Git.
I appreciate you.

Sugar, you show up
every Sunday for dinner.

Why would this Sunday
be any different?

I just wish you
would show up early

so you can go
to the services with us.

You know, I'm working' on that?

- H, Yes.
- I promise, I am.

See right there?
I don't like that.

Excuse me, miss.
Are you Gena Rollins?

Yes,

but I'm kind of running' late
for class.

Is there something'
I can help you with?

Tell Quadir I said thank you,
but I'm okay.

Yes.

What the fuck you mean
she didn't get in the car?

All right, all right.

Listen...

text me as soon
as she leaves class, all right?

As soon as.

All right.

As-Salaam-Alaikum.

Wa-Alaikum-Salaam.

We good down in Chestnut Hill?

Washington Crossing,
Villanova, Moorestown,

- and Penn Valley are all good.
- Good, good, good.

Ra, what we got?

Yo, man, I got some chicks
up in Easttown

that's ready to get down
and ready for that candy.

All right, that sounds good.
Let Rasun handle that.

- Take this to my mother's.
- She going' ask me

how come
you ain't bring it, man.

She knows the answer, that's why
she won't ask no questions.

Why the fuck
you asking questions?

Man, I know y'all niggers think
I'm young

and only do... running' errands,
but let me run. I'm ready!

Yo, what's up, Mr. Richards?

We're closed, gentlemen.

Don't look that way to me.

Y'all need some more security
up in this thang, man.

Anybody can get up in this jawn.

Trust and believe,
we're secure my nigger.

Something' funny?

Nah, I mean that's cute.

My little niece
got the same one.

Hilarious. What's your name?
Is it Gerald?

Gerald, right?
Let me holly at ya, man.

Come have a seat.

You...

and I have yet to be...

properly introduced.

- You thirsty?
- Nah, I'm good.

But you sure are
acting' thirsty.

I'm not trying to act all joe
and shit,

but everybody knows
that you're big time

and I wanna work with big time.

You've got the connects
to quality,

so that makes you big time.

I’m keep it 1,000
with you, James.

I do not like when people
try to impress me.

A lot of people talk that talk,

but me and my crew,
we're showing' you

that we're the hottest thing
in these streets.

I don't work in the streets.
Does this look like the streets?

You think we can't move
how you move?

I don't know, you famous.
Like your man said, you famous.

You wanna be a star?
I don't wanna be a star.

That move your man Rich pulled
at the club the other night?

Noisy.

I don't do noisy.

Nah, man, Rich is young.

- We respect you.
- It's not a no...

but it's not a yes.

Let's give it a couple months,
let things smooth out.

I see you, Jerrell.

We'll work something' out.

- That's fair.
- Fair is fair.

- And you're the boss, I get it.
- You're trying' to be a boss.

I get it.

And we have been
introduced before.

I stare in your eyes
and the world disappears.

Leaving us together,
so no one can see.

Your body moves closer
so you're next to me.

Your fingers unbutton
and take off my clothes.

Your hands moving all over
from my head to my toes.

Without delay,
you start to play.

As-Salaam-Alaikum.

- You just don't quit do you?
- Man, what would the fun

- be in that?
- So, what? You just thought

you would send a car,
I'd skip class

get in, and, what, we'd go...

- to Atlantic City?
- I did.

Spend some money, have some fun,
and I'd throw my panties

- in the air in gratitude?
- I actually like

- the panties in the air part.
- I bet you do.

I bet you could write
a book on it.

- I've had my experiences.
- I'm sorry to disappoint,

but I'm not interested
in being your experiment.

I don't know,
I know it's loud in here,

- but I said, experiences.
- I know what you said.

You don't have to talk to me
like I'm a child.

Take it easy.

Relax, I'm not talking
to you like you're a child.

I just like you and I think
you like me, too.

How you know I like you?

Well, you haven't slapped me
in the face,

got up and left,
or asked me to leave.

- I like you.
- OK.

- But this isn't gonna happen.
- Why?

- I have been with guys like you.
- You have been with boys.

You have never been with a man.

I would never put my hands
on you.

You did a credit check
on me?

- Of course I did.
- I'm doing everything

in my power
to get out of this life.

- I don't trust myself with you.
- I don't trust myself with me.

Welcome to the club.

- You gotta meet my family.
- Of course.

- They're everything to me.
- Family is everything.

OK, so dinner.

- Dinner, at my restaurant.
- No, no, no.

- Lobster.
- You gotta have dinner

at my -Git's house,
at her table,

and you can bring some
of your friends

- if you like.
- All right.

Now get off my bus.

I'll see you
in a little bit.

- Who that?
- Aubrey.

Yes, I fucks with Aubrey.

She always down for whatever,

but she always getting'
into it with somebody.

She's getting' us
that money, though.

True.

She remind me
of a white boy rapper,

then when he get
to the nigger part,

he always throw
a little extra on it.

She cool, I got her.

But niggers
be getting mad, though.

And then she get mad
and wanna pop a motherfucker.

How this money looking'?

We looking' real good, Rich.

We'd be looking' better
if we had Winston's territory.

Man, Jerrell, don't nobody
do it like you, bruh.

Just make sure
you keep them bottles popping'

- when we get to the club.
- I got you.

You going' be up there
with Quadir, Rich.

Watch.

You know my manager,
he move Heaven and Earth

every time Qua call
and make a reservation.

It's like
he the black Bill Gates

or some shit.
That nigger famous.

And what about me?

You? What you mean?

The fuck your manager say
about me?

Hey, look, man, you know Qua
on some next level shit, bruh.

The boy come in,
buy the joint out, every time.

Rich nigger problems.

Come here, baby.
Come here.

Go hook the boy up
with a nice cut.

Over here.

The real power is knowing'
when to leave

a little something' on the table.

I thought the real power
ran the table.

Quadir is strong,
but we're stronger.

There's nothin'
that he has that we can't take.

Man, clean this shit up
and get these

corny motherfuckers
up outta here.

Y'all heard my man,
get the fuck out.

I went
to three different outlets

to find the chairs
that I wanted.

All of them had pictures
on their websites,

but none of them had them
in their warehouses.

Then, when you get there,
they try to pawn

something else off on you.

I hate when people play
with my time like that.

I wanted to beat the shit
out of them with a hear.

No, I feel you though,
because the right chairs

are important if you opening' up
a hair salon.

Out of all the...
I wouldn't think chairs.

Why are chairs important?

Have you ever sat
in the same spot for six hours

while someone puts
a weave in your scalp?

- No, I haven't.
- Trust me, chairs are important.

Yes, because of my charm,
she got the chairs

she wanted and she didn't have
to kneecap a motherfucker.

That's because the clerk
was a woman.

how long y'all been together?

Six years.

Yes.

All the girls were chasing'
after Tyrik,

including this one singer.

She even had
a recording contract.

- Really?
- Yes.

Who is she?

Doesn't matter,
'cause I'm the one who got him.

- Yes, you did, baby.
- Sweet Lord, Jesus.

I'm so happy everybody
is enjoying' themselves.

And -Git,
this wine is so good.

I can see that, baby.
You need to slow your roll.

I appreciate you, uh,

allowing me and my brother
into your home.

- It means a lot.
- It's my pleasure.

Gena spoke so highly of you,
I couldn't resist meeting you.

Yes, me... same here.

Being our guest,
would you bless the food?

With all due respect, uh,
in my religion,

we don't... we just stay silent
before we eat.

- What kind of religion is that?
- Muslim.

Don't y'all pray,
like, five times a day?

- Yes.
- Well, that's nice,

but in this house
we say our blessings

- out loud before we eat.
- I am a guest in your home.

Thank you. Bria?

Heavenly Father,
we thank you for the gifts

of your bounty
which we enjoy at this table.

As you have provided
for us in the past,

may you sustain us
throughout our lives.

We also thank you
for blessing us with the friends

and family that have gathered
to take part in your gifts.

May we never forget the needy
and those in want.

Jesus's name we pray, amen.

Amen.

- Let's eat.
- Ready.

Strange.

I know you've
never been with a big man

like me. Tell you the truth,
you want lies,

I'm not here for your lies.

All night, all night long.

I promise you. Come right now

and I'll show you.
Dick stay hard like Rottweiler,

Yes, I'm foreign, I'm blunt.

I's a grown man and I will
tell you everything right now.

Come on, spontaneous, that's me.

Hey, yo!

Who the fuck pushing'
this fly ass Benz up front?

That's mine, man.

You like that?
We call her midnight pussy.

The blacker the berry,
the sweeter the juice, huh?

Nigger, do you know I push
the same bitch?

Same color and everything.

Yes, who are you?

You something' special, my nigger?

Hey yo, brother,
you mind if I holly

at my man, Winston,
for a second?

- Give me a minute.
- You wanna come, right,

Yes? You spend a lot
of time on your phone.

This nigger going'
learn today.

You know him?

Piss and tell girl.

My nigger, that's who I am.

A'ight, fuck it.
I'll get straight to the chase.

See, I'm starting'
a little self-help organization

of the strongest brothers
in Philly.

You know, just trying'
to bring a little wealth

and dignity back
to our own communities.

You do it for the youth, then?

I want you to get down with us,
Winston.

A brother like you on the team,
man, I know we can win.

Nah, man, that's not for me, man.

You must find someone
else, man, not me.

- That wasn't really a request.
- Got it!

I'll call you
when I wanna meet with you.

Just make yourself available,
man.

Get yourself
a new piece of pussy.

We don't want niggers confusing'
us in these streets out here.

Let's head up north
real quick.

Baby, I put my foot in it,
didn't I?

-hm.
- I like Quadir.

He don't say much,
but I like him.

I think he says a lot.

You like him, Gena, don't you?

- I do.
- Why, because he has money?

Honestly?

Because he got on my bus.

Guys will give you money,

but they won't give you
their time.

- That's true.
- He gave me his time.

Man that gives you his time,
that's something'.

And he asked me... he asked me
to go with him to L.A.

L.A.!
Girl you going', right?

Now, he got on a bus,

and now he wants
to put you on a plane?

I mean, if it's okay with you.

Spring break,
you're a grown woman.

You have to decide
what you wanna do.

Plus, if you don't go,
I'm going'.

And he does seem
like a nice guy, too.

Yes.

He does seem
like a very nice young man.

You'd never know
he was a drug dealer.

As you can see, our suites
feature vaulted ceilings,

floor-to-ceiling window walls walls on
three sides, a wraparound city view.

Not to mention...

Thank you, sir.

You like it?

I mean, how can I not?

It's like real
Stanley Kubrick, right?

What you know
about that Clockwork?

I know it's orange.

That's what I do know.

- You got two bedrooms.
- , Yes.

You know what I'm saying'?
I didn't want to be out here

jumping to conclusions,

looking like a clown, so,
Yes, I got two rooms.

I appreciate that.

I appreciate you
appreciating that.

Listen to some music in here,
man.

Keep your hands off
the goddamn radio, man.

Stay focused.

How many more pick-ups we got?

Um, just two.

We got one downtown,
one on the west side.

You trying' to go
to that titty bar after this?

- Titty bar?
- Yes.

Man, I don't be fuckin'
with no titty bar.

That's for little young
boys like yourself, man.

A'ight, more titties
for me then.

'Bout to make it rain
in that bitch.

Yes, you make it rain,
all right.

Your pockets going' be dryer
than a motherfucker.

Negative.

Winston?

Damn.

Man, fuck that trick, man.

Every nigger go to his grave,
hating' on some bitch.

But why that nigger, though?

She don't even know, I'm the reason
that that nigger is on right now.

Man, don't let that get
in the way of this business.

Man,
Winston's just a flashy nigger.

You know, dumb hoes,
they love shiny shit

even when it's fake gold.

You know I've never been
horseback riding before.

I wouldn't be able to tell that.
You're a natural.

You're a natural.

Man, Sahirah would go crazy

- out here.
- Yo.

Sahirah does not need to be here
to go crazy. Trust me.

You better stop talking'
about my friend.

- I'm just saying'.
- You know,

if it wasn't for Sahirah
we wouldn't have met.

I mean, okay, granted,
but I just don't get it,

you know, you guys are
nothin' alike, nothin' alike.

What do you mean?
She's my best friend.

We been best friends
since second grade.

- All right.
- Man, it feels good to be outta Philly.

I'm telling' you, sometimes
that place, it just...

just sucks the life out of you.
You know, what I'm saying'?

Why don't you
live somewhere else?

Seem like you could live
anywhere you want.

Because as much as I hate
the city, hate it...

I still love it, it's the same.
It's crazy.

- Yes.
- It's crazy.

Hey, what would you do
if you weren't doin'

what you're doin' now?

All I do know
is I'm not gonna be doin' this

for the rest of my life.

You hear me?
You can't be a father,

a husband with a life like this.

You just can't, you can't.

You wanna be a father
and a husband?

Yes, of course I do.
I want it all.

I want barbecue, baseball games.

I want swim meets, track meets,
Christmas, birthdays.

I want that all.
I didn't grow up with that.

- I didn't have that.
- Yes, me neither.

I mean, I dream about it, but...

So, you dreamed
about it, so you want it, too.

Yes, I do.

Well, I’m have
to give you that.

Man, I think
that fat motherfucker

dodging' our phone calls.

- Yo, Aubrey.
- H?

Call Winston from the burner.

- Hello?
- Winston.

- Now, who's this?
- Jerrell wants to...

Fuck Jerrell.

He hung up.

I see I gotta remind
this fat motherfucker who I am.

I got some business
to take care of.

I'll be back in a few hours.

Enjoy your breakfast.

Go buy yourself something' nice.

- Quadir.
- Carlos.

How you doin', man.
It's been too long.

- He's back.
- Been too long.

- Javier take good care of you?
- Yes, it was a nice ride.

The 405 traffic is nuts.

But the sunshine makes up
for the inconvenience.

Yes, I gotta get out here
more often.

- You would benefit from that.
- I would.

Look, the...
the business has changed a lot

since my dad put in all
the work back in the '90s.

Yes, it was crazy times.

It was.

Come on. Get inside.

Nowadays, the police see it
as just another vice.

- Yes.
- As long as there's no violence.

Absolutely. Listen,

a lot has changed for me,
Carlos.

I don't get my hands dirty
anymore. I'm a businessman.

Violence is bad for business
and I assure you

anyone I employ
will only resort to violence

unless it is
absolutely necessary.

If you can guarantee that,
we can proceed as planned

and immediately a pipeline
will be opened up to you.

- You have my word.
- Let's do it.

Let's do it.

So, what is the shipping method?

We're sitting in it.

I love it, I love it.

Is there something
I can help you with?

Yes, how much is this?

Eleven.

Seriously? Eleven dollars?

No, 1100.

I'll take it.

You know, I'll take this, too.

Yes, Sahirah will like that.

- Thank you.
- -hm.

The easiest way
to get over one chick

is to get another one.

I don't see
that happening' right now.

- Why not?
- Because she right over there.

- There she is.
- Hey y'all.

What's going' on?

How's it going'?

Girl, you shining'.

- What's up, Tyrik?
- How are you?

What's up?

Man,
cut that out, man.

Huggins' on my lady like that.

Look, I had a lot
of fun with you, Rasun,

but I'm not really
the relationship type girl.

- Winston playing' you out.
- , come on, Rasun.

Most of the brothers out here
got a woman at home.

I don't care
who Winston hooks up with

as long as he taking' care of me.

Look, I am not interested
in being' nobody's girlfriend.

I say who, I say when,
I control this.

Naw, money control everything
around you.

Look, I like you, Rasun.
We had fun, but...

I ain't the one for you.

Take care, okay?

Where your shorty going', my nig?

You looking' real lonely.

The bags in the car.

- You had a good time?
- Had a great time.

You already in high heels.

Big things popping' out here.

I'm glad that you had
a good time.

- I did.
- You looking' fly, you feel fly.

- Thank you.
- Huh, you feel fly?

- -huh, I do.
- OK good.

- I'm glad you had a good time.
- Thank you.

It was the best time
I've ever had.

Well, many more to come, I hope.

- Maybe.
- Maybe.

- We'll see.
- We'll see, indeed.

- All right, you be good.
- You, too.

All right.

Hey, y'all!

You miss me?

Bria, what's wrong?

- Git, what's the matter?

Baby, I didn't wanna call
or text you this,

but Sahirah got caught up
in a shootout last night.

Sahirah what?

Is she... is she okay?

I'll just call her.

Gena.

She didn't make it, baby.

Enough.
That's not funny, -Git.

I'm sorry, I know how hard
this must be for you.

I know it's hard for you,
precious.

Come on, come on.

I'm not available
to take your call right now.

What happened?

- What the fuck happened?
- They hit Winston first.

Sahirah was there
when it happened, so she gone.

- That's what happened.
- Sorry, Ra.

So, we popped their corner boys.

- You did what?
- We did.

What the fuck
did you do that for?

Fuck you mean?

You expect us to sit
on our hands all day

while these niggers
just take a shit on us?

I expect you to be
a motherfuckin' professional,

that's what I expect you to do.

- It was professional.
- That was not professional.

- It was emotional and weak.
- Emotional?

I apologize that
that happened to Sahirah,

but you know what it is.
She was a casualty.

We cannot afford
to go to war right now.

Not during this transition.

- Man, so what we going' do?
- Let Jerrell know

that you can't make money
trading' bullets.

Go see
the little rich white bitch.

Ashley, Aubrey.

We'll send a message
through her.

And if we fall back,
they fall back, it's over.

I'll be back.

- Drop the prices.
- Drop 'em?

Drop 'em.

We hit 'em in the pockets,
hit 'em where it hurts,

make 'em reasonable.

Dropped.

I'm sorry.

Hi, this is Sahirah.

I'm not available
to take your call right now,

but leave a message at the beep
and I'll get back to you.

Holla.

Baby.

- Git, I just wanna
be by myself.

Come here.

All right.

Quadir stopped by again.

Did you tell him I wasn't here?

Yes, but you know
he don't believe that.

I don't care what he believes.
He never liked Sahirah.

I'm not saying' what you're doin'
isn't right, it is.

And you know I don't
want that life for you...

but I also think

there's a right way
to do things.

I don't wanna see him.

I just wanna be left alone.

And you have every right
to feel that way,

but you need to look
that man in his eyes

and tell him it's over.

Now, I done said
what I have to say...

but I'm not gonna be lying'
for you

if that boy
comes over here again.

Peace be Allah.

Hi, this is Gena.
Sorry I'm not available.

Leave a message
and have a blessed day.

Thanks.

Gena.

Gena...

are you awake?

I know you're not asleep, Gena.

Damn, Bria.

Fuck you do that for?

Quadir stopped by again.

Do I have to listen to this?

He said he's sorry
about what happened to Sahirah.

Stop.

He never liked Sahirah.

He ran her down
any chance he got.

Look,
I'm not the smartest person

in the world. Shit,

I'm not the smartest person
anywhere, but,

I do know what happened
to her, happened to her.

It don't got nothing' to do
with you or Quadir.

You don't have to tell me
what he said.

I got all his texts
about how much he loves me.

How he wants me to come live
with him, yadda yadda, whatever.

Yes, well, do you love him?

He sure does act
like he loves you.

Yes, I love him...

but that ain't got
nothing to do with it.

I ain't trying to be
no save-a-ho type of bitch.

Maybe you're not the one
that needs saving, maybe he is.

Pap!

She didn't even know
she was president

of the ignorant side piece club.

That was awesome.

- Thank you.
- This is the most

incredible drink I ever had.

.- But you don't drink, -Git.

She gets tipsy
after communion.

Shoog made me this drink.

I couldn't turn her down.

Shoog,
what's the name of this drink?

It's called Linwood.

It's got grapefruit juice,
vodka,

- and a splash of Midori Sour.
- !

Make me feel like I'm sitting'
on the beach.

And she also told me
that Quadir...

- why y'all together.
- Really?

Shoog, what you tell -Git?

Well, she said
that both of y'all

raised by your grandmothers...

and that he don't even speak
to his mom.

- She a devil.
- Preach.

All right, you cut off, -Git.

- Bria, you driving'.
- I already know.

Well good, then you got
a designated driver. Drink up.

- Cheers.
- You grown.

I'm grown, let me play.

- I don't even know her.
- You want one?

But I know
if he don't like her.

- Thank you.
- You want one?

Man, that food was good,
but this house, though, man.

This is... I need one
just like this, man.

This shit is nice, ain't it?

You can get one,
you can get one.

Speaking of that,
I think it's a good time

for some talk about my exit.

- H?
- Exit?

Are You going somewhere, man?

I mean, now that things
are going' well with Carlos...

it's a good time
to step outta the game.

We getting money
in every direction, Qua.

Philly, New York,
D.C. Chi Town, ATL.

Man, we getting 40 cent

out of every dollar
earned to the east...

- Black...
- ...of the Mississippi.

- How you going' give that up?
- ...Black.

Y'all both was talking' about,

y'all wanting to step up,

more responsibility.
Well, here we are.

Tyrik's in L.A.
dealing' with Carlos.

When he comes back...

- the game is y'all's.
- So, are you happy now?

100 %.

- All right, then.
- All right.

What's up with all
this clandestine shit?

Jerrell wanted us
to holla at you.

I know Winston's your man
and all, but he's gone.

You can get in the car
and roll with us

and be a king,
or get ran over by us.

Look, man,
I just wanna make my money,

smoke my smoke,
and fuck bitches.

Everybody wanna be a king.

King's don't live
long in Philly.

Text Jerrell and let him know
we got Blair on lock.

If not, I'll make him famous.

Yo, I'm like...
I'm like, worn out.

Yes, me, too.

But today was a good day.

Yes, it was.

It looked like everybody
had a good time.

Shoog and -Git was like
old drinking' buddies, literally.

You know like regular people.

What does that... What does
that mean, regular people?

We're regular people, baby.

We are regular, look at this.

This is... Those apples,
those are just regular apples.

- Yes.
- You know what I mean?

Wait! Wait, wait, wait,
before I forget.

Here we go.

Gena, you know
I don't like surprises...

- OK, close your eyes.
- ...like that.

No, ab...
absolutely not.

- OK, don't close your eyes.
- OK.

What's this?

You always asking'
to read my work.

I made it to the,
"I can read your work phase."

Look at me breaking' you on down.

- Check it out.
- Yes, just read it.

I'm lying still
and I sense you there,

in fingers all over,
touching me everywhere.

I feel your strength,
I feel you inside.

You're taking me someplace,
insanities hide.

And now you're on top,
you're big and strong.

You're making' me open
and you're taking control.

The deeper you're able,
the deeper you'll go

because you have
the power and I can't say no.

OK, okay, wait. This...

- This is about us, huh?
- Yes.

I wrote it when we were in L.A.

Well, nobody's ever,
like, this is a first.

Some of my best work
is about you.

I'm like, I'm your muse.

That's what they call it, right?

I'm gonna submit it
for my writing competition.

I think... I think, uh,
this is good material,

but I think you maybe need
a little bit more.

- Do we?
- Yes. Just a little...

- Yes, just a little bit?
- Just a little bit.

- You feel me?
- Yes.

- You're great.
- H.

Yo, Qua, man, I wanna say
I appreciate you

giving' me a shot to step up
and do some things, all right.

- That's enough of that.
- For real.

I have faith in you.

You remind me of myself out here
when I was a young boy.

Listen, you slow down
and watch the road.

- I'm going' the speed limit.
- Not that road.

The game, Black.

Be anxious for nothin' out here.

Know the players, let the game
come to you, h?

Yes.

- Yes?
- What you doin'?

I'm busy, Cherelle.

You trying' to come over?

I'm not being mean.
I told you, we're done.

What type of fake ass Muslim
are you?

Ain't you allowed
to have multiple wives?

Besides, I know
how to play my role

and I just want
some dick anyway.

The problem is I care.

Well, fuck you.

You know what,
I always thought of Cleopatra

and Mark Antony
as such a forbidden love.

All the crazy paparazzi,
everybody going' crazy

about them hooking' up,
but you know, it worked.

That's an interesting point.

Now, people, we have to remember
that Cleopatra

was the last pharaoh
of ancient Egypt

and her
and Mark Antony's relationship

was considered to be
one of the greatest

love affairs of history.

OK, people, chapters nine
and ten next time.

And for those of you submitting
for the writer's internship,

please make sure
all your contact information

is on your submission.

Thanks so much.

Thank you.

As-Salaam-Alaikum.

snowflake, I didn't see you back there.

Your mother and father
know where you at?

I guess you saw us
following you?

I heard you like to meet
in empty barber shops.

You still getting'
the wrong idea about...

No, I think I pretty much got

the exact right idea about you.

You do know I'm just trying
to help you out, right?

That's what the Nazis told
the Jews, right?

Yes, I mean, you wanna know
how a motherfucker

do what he does,
you study how he does it.

It's no secret
you loading the city up.

Now, I ain't even mad at you.

I mean, get that paper.

But to stay strong
you need a strong army

or you get overthrown.

That's what you did to Winston
and Sahirah, you overthrew them?

Nah.

I mean, your man disrespected
and underestimated my ability.

And Sariah or whatever
the fuck her name is,

I mean, she was cool,
I ain't want that,

but you needed
to see my strength.

- I seen it.
- Look, man, I'm not here

for a pissing' match.

Your squad
with my soldiers together?

We could run this city
like a Fortune 500 company.

Fortune 500, huh?

- With y'all three.
- Wall Street, my nigger.

Wall Street.

- You up for that task?
- My hand to God I am,

or whoever you pray to.
No disrespect.

You're in.

What about your man,
Rasun and Tyrik?

Rasun and Tyrik, let's see.

No need for us to be crabs
in a barrel.

See, that's the problem
with black people.

No, no, that's the problem
with niggers.

This what we going' do.

Meet me at, uh, Cafe Breezers
on the parkway Friday night.

I'm gonna talk
to the guys and smooth it out.

But this little dance
gonna cost you, brother.

- How much we talking'?
- A meal ticket.

- We'll be there.
- My dude.

Read page 69,
wonderful write up.

Bitch ass nigger.

Told y'all he was soft.

Just like that.

If you wanna be king,
you gotta be willing

to step to the throne
and take that jawn.

So...

what'd ya think?

I think that you should, um...

kill that intern competition
and just publish.

What do you mean?
I already submitted

for the writing internship.

You know how expensive
it is to publish a novel?

Gena, I don't see
anybody turning you down.

If they don't see that,
fuck 'em.

We'll self-publish.

- You'd do that?

Of course I would.
It's 'cause you're cute...

and kind of a good writer.

I ain't playing',
you're a wonderful writer.

Jerrell and Aubrey on the way.

What's up, mama?

Yo, we looking' for the lounge.

Yes, man,
it's right through there,

- but it's closed right now.
- We good.

Let's make sure
these pussy ass niggers

is here, man.

Surprise!

- Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday!

We got 'em.

Jerrell ain't here.

Bria, excuse me for a moment.

I think it's time
that we do a real toast.

On your special day we all know
how special this queen is.

I'm just gonna say I love you.

I love you, too.

So, let's raise our glass.

- Cheers.
- Thank you.

Everybody is real serious
right now.

Hey yo,
it was a serious toast.

It's incredible.

Most incredible day of my life.

Thank you.

This incredible day
is just getting started.

My God.

My God.

- My God.
- Really?

Really? Are you serious?

Look at you.

My gosh.

- GENA Thank you, baby!
- You're welcome, baby.

You in love.

- Shit.
- What?

- Cherelle's here.
- Where she at?

She's in another parking lot
but she walking' over here.

- I'll take care of it.
- All right.

- Whoa.
- Get...

- Get off of me!
- Calm down.

- This ain't right, Tyrik.
- You know what...

it was real good
while it lasted,

but he has moved on

and I suggest
you do the same thing.

Nigger, get your hands off of me.
If Quadir thinks

he's about to pass me
down to you

like some hand me
down clothes,

I don't date down.

Down, bitch?

You ain't nothin'
but a side fuckin' piece.

Now, be a lady
and walk your ass away

before I gut you and throw you
in the fucking garbage.

Fuck you and that nigger Quadir.

Yes, you know
how to do that well.

Bitch.

Excuse me.

- That new leather.
- What are these numbers for?

Seven, twenty-eight, eighty-six,
those are security codes

in case you ever have
a problem you won't forget 'em.

- OK.
- OK.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Hold up.

They shot Black.

Just now.

Thank you, thank you.

- What's... what's wrong?
- Nothin', baby.

There's a... there's a fire
at the restaurant, so...

- Fire?
- Yes.

- Is everybody okay?
- Everybody's fine.

Everybody's a'ight.

I’m take Tyrik and we going'
check it out, all right?

- Enjoy your friends.
- You go with Gena.

Make sure she's good.

All right? Love you.

Love you, too.
All right, you ready?

Come on, let's go!

It was exactly how you said
it would be.

We did our thing,
he was grabbing' the money...

and that's when I saw
Jerrell wasn't there.

How'd they get Black?

Put a shitload of bullets
into him, Qua.

I didn't know
Rich was still alive.

They shot Black,

so I popped
his motherfuckin' ass.

I tried to get Black
to the hospital...

- died in the car.
- Where'd you leave him at?

Bus stop on the parkway?

Well,
that's a hell of a funeral.

Make sure his mother
gets whatever she needs.

Qua, I think we should
put everything on pause

- just for a minute.
- No...

if we freeze now we risk
losing' our connect, Carlos.

So, no fuckin' way.

Tyrik's right.

We gotta end Jerrell.

Get everybody on it.

This car is so nice.

It drives so smooth.

Now I have to get Tyrik
to buy me one.

Yes, it's too bad Tyrik
and Quadir

had to handle
that fire situation.

-hm.

You don't think
there was a fire?

I'm married to a gangster
and you're dating one.

You tell me.

What the fuck? My God!

- Get outta the fuckin' car.
- Gena!

Gena!

Don't you fucking move, bitch.

Tell Quadir to put together
two million dollars

and wait for my call.

What you're gonna do
is you're going' let Ray drive you

to your mama house,
stay there with the boys

until you hear from me.

- All right?
- OK.

Be careful.

All right, I got some people
finding' out

where that bitch
Aubrey's parents live.

Fuck her.

What about Jerrell?

She been bankrolling' Jerrell.
We find her, we find him.

- Yes.
- Huntington Park,

- one hour.
- One hour,

Huntington Park.

Can I just say
what we all thinking'?

She's not dead.

Well, then, it's a setup
to get at you, Qua.

What would you do
if it was Lita?

I don't give a fuck
if it was the pope.

Lita know the game. I told her
when we first hooked up

if she go high signing'
that motherfucker

snatch her ass up,
she on her own.

You know, Tyrik, you right.

Everybody wanna preach about
how they true to the game...

until the game go against them.

Listen,
if this was about business,

I'll roll with you. But this?

I cannot do it.

- Hello?
- I bet you know

who the fuck Jerrell Jackson
is now, don't you?

- Jerrell?
- Keep your mouth shut

and listen and pull in this lot.

Now stop the car, Quinton.

Get out slow.

Have fat boy
walk the money over.

Yes, that's far enough.

Now walk back slowly.

, what's wrong, Quincy?

Why you looking' so sad, bruh?

Old washed up ass nigger.

The fuck you try to play me

and I stay two steps
ahead of you.

Yes, you looking'
a little nervous now, son.

Yes, nigger.

Bad ass Quadir Richards.

The nigger
they say invented the game...

but look
who's getting' played now.

Yes...

I think you need
to retire, nigger.

You getting' old
in these streets.

Now go get your bitch, nigger.

You okay?

OK.

You okay?

My God.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Hey, it's over, it's over.

It's over, it's over.

I must say
that this is truly first class.

It's really nice,
it's beautiful.

The suede, the stitching.

You got good taste, Aubrey.

I'm impressed.

What is your fascination
with niggers?

See, it blows my mind.

Here I am

doin' everything I can do
to get out of this life

and this privileged white girl,
all you wanna do is get in.

If you're gonna kill me, just...

Nobody's gonna kill you, Aubrey.

Where's Jerrell?

- I don't know.
- Don't.

Don't do that.

Thought we were
building a rapport,

thought we were...
we were getting' somewhere.

This is a beautiful property,
beautiful.

This your parents' place?

Don't bring my parents
into this.

You brought your parents
into this, huh?

- Where's Jerrell?
- He's in L.A.

I'm supposed to meet him
at the Standard Hotel

on Sunset in three days.

Good thing you stopped by
to say goodbye to your parents.

Buenos dias.

Carlos.

I know it's early in L.A.
I apologize, but it's important.

It's not a problem,
just getting in.

How can I help you?

You remember that friend of mine
I was telling you about?

He's gonna be in L.A.
the Sunset Standard Hotel

in three days.
You just make sure he's good.

Si. We'll make sure
he sleeps well, my friend.

My man.

Always a pleasure.

I woke up...

and you were gone.

- I had to go handle business.
- Where'd you go?

I had to handle my business.

What did you do?

I had to handle my business.

You killed him.

I'm out.

It's over.

I'm trying' to get us
the fuck outta here.

OK, all right.

What do you mean
"All right"?

What do you... I don't understand
what your problem is?

- What are you doin'?
- Nothin'.

What are you doin'?
Don't walk away from me...

Listen, if we going' be
in the hood

we might as well live
in the hood,

not some fake fantasy land.
I'm going' home.

You sound ridiculous,
you are home.

I can't believe
I actually convinced myself

that you would get out
of this game.

I'm out of the game, Gena.

If you outta the game,

then tell me
where you were this morning.

- Where were you?
- I was busy making' plans.

- What plans?
- Marry me.

- Don't fuck with me, Quadir.
- I'm not fuckin' with you.

I'm not about this life anymore.

So, when I say it's over...

it's over.

For real?

I swear to you

on my grandmother's grave...

I'm out.

But I'm not going' by myself.

Marry me.

All you gotta do is say yes.

- Yes.
- All right?

- Yes.
- That's it.

Yes.

Yo!

You wanna be famous, bitch?

Get down, get down!

No! Please!

Please help!

Talk to me, come on,
talk to me.

Help, please!

Help!

Help!

Hold on, baby, hold on.

I love you.

No, no!

Viola?

Hope you don't mind
if I come in.

Of course not,
come in, come in.

How are you?

I'm doin' well.

- Moving' forward.
- Yes?

And you?

You know.

- You look good.
- Thank you,

- so do you.
- It's good to see you.

Thanks for having' me.

You know, my attorney sent you
several notices in the mail.

You didn't get them?

I haven't checked
the mail lately, sorry.

No worries.

But nonetheless,
I have power of attorney

over Quadir's estate.

- What does that mean?
- That means

that this house is going' up
for sale.

Now, I can give you
a week to move,

but that's all I can do for you.

Your son hasn't even been dead
two weeks

and you're
already selling his belongings?

Quadir's at peace now, Gena.

The rest of us must move on.

Quadir bought this place
for me and him,

- so we share it. It's mine.
- If you look

at the deed,
you'll see my name is on it.

The same for his cars,
his businesses.

Just because you slept here

doesn't make it your house,
honey.

You haven't stepped foot
in this house

before 30 seconds ago.

Not even one visit to see
how me and Quadir were.

Now you wanna come in here

and try and take it away
from me?

That's not gonna happen.

We'll see about that.

You know what,
you can have all this shit.

I'll be out in a week,
'cause I got something

you'll never have,
Quadir's love.

Bitch.

You going to bed
without eating again?

I'm not hungry.

I just wanna go to sleep.

Well, what ya need to do
is go to church

with me and Bria tomorrow.

I'm good.
Tell God I said what's up.

- Rasun?
- Gena, you okay?

I've been calling' you.

I'm sorry, Rasun.

You know, it's just...
you know, with Qua...

I just needed some time to...

just deal.

I know. I feel you.

I didn't really say anything
when Sahirah got killed but...

it made me feel
some kinda way.

Me, too.

And now Quad’s gone.

I haven't felt like
going' anywhere.

I feel like I'm in a bad dream.

I feel you.

Do you know Quadir's parents
didn't even tell me

- where the funeral was?
- What?

I didn't even get a chance
to say a proper goodbye to him.

Damn.

You talked to Tyrik?

Nah.

Everything's just about business
for him.

Lita died and he's still
on the streets making' moves.

Yes, I'm not like him.
I just can't do it anymore.

- You going' back to school?
- I have enough credits

where I don't have
to go this semester

- and I can still graduate.
- But how you doin' financially?

His mama took everything.
We only had

a few thousand dollars
in our bank account.

But you can't hide
that kind of money in the bank.

Well, he never said anything
to me about it.

This'll hold you
for a little bit.

You don't have to do that.

Look, I'm good.

If you ever need something',

all you gotta do
is holla, a'ight?

Thank you.

So, I gotta go.

Thank you for checking' on me.

You're welcome, Gena.

You think that maybe you wanna
come stay with me?

You should probably go, Rasun.

OK.

I see you ain't moved
since we left here.

How was church?

The Lord works
in mysterious ways.

- You tell him I said what's up?
- Yes,

and he told me to tell you
to get yo' shit together.

Gena, you are tripping'.

- What is this?
- It came from your old house.

- When did this come?
- I don't know, who's it from?

My college professor.

That's it, times up, people.
Pens down.

Make sure all your information
is on your sheet,

and I'll see you tomorrow.

Professor Busby.

Gena, we've been trying'
to reach you.

I know, I'm sorry.
I've had family issues,

but I just got the letter.

It's not too late is it?

Well, you placed second.

I could probably place
a phone call.

Could you, please?
I would really appreciate it.

Should I?

Listen, Gena...

in light
of your recent disappearances,

your absences,
I wouldn't be comfortable

making that call
unless I was absolutely sure

- that you were serious.
- I am, I'm serious.

You do understand
this is an unpaid internship

and you'd have
to support yourself

in New York for a year?

I understand. I can do it.

OK.

Baby!

Precious.

- Why don't you come with me?
- And give up all this?

My heart and soul is in Philly.

But you been taking' care of
everybody else your whole life.

Why don't you come let me
take care of you for a while.

You worried
about being' on your own?

I don't know,
I ain't never done it.

Gena, I raised a...

a strong woman.

You going' be just fine.

You're right.

This is for you, -Git.

Baby.

My... No, baby.

- No, -Git you need this.
- God got me...

and God got you.

We going' be fine...

just fine.

- OK?
- OK.

Precious.

OK, go on now.

Philly girls.

The streets can make you
and the streets can break you.

To those caught in the trap
of temporary pleasures,

let me tell you this.

Whatever you do,
make it worth something.

All of your consequences in life

are dependent
upon your behavior,