Morningside (2025) Movie Script
1
[soft music]
[film reel clicking]
[tense music]
[Radio] 530, shots fired.
Can we get an EMS code 3
51st street, we got one down
[sirens blaring]
[police radio chatter]
[engine revving]
[horn honking]
[passenger breathing heavily]
Breathe, breathe,
bro. Breathe.
[horn honking]
Move out the fuckin' way!
[Passenger] Mark, hurry.
I haven't heard
anything about it.
[laughs] I told you.
Guess what my son tells
me this is called?
He calls this ghosting.
Ghosting?
Yeah. Holly shit.
[siren blares]
[Radio] Margo delta 5
foxtrot 7 hotel 8.
[car honking]
Just ah, Lawrence east
just west of Morningside
[sirens blaring]
[tires skidding]
[passenger whimpering]
[sirens blaring]
[horn honking]
[window whirs]
[hip hop music]
[hip hop music]
[argument in distance]
- Are you seeing that?
- Nope. I don't see a thing.
You did see it.
We both saw it.
So? That doesn't mean
I have to admit to it.
But you just did. Whatever.
I'm telling my mom about that.
Are you serious?
You can't be a rat.
Yes I can. My mama
runs this center.
Y- ou're a snake. Hey, you
can't push me like that.
Hey, hey.
Hey, hey, hey.
What y'all doin'?
What did I tell
you about pushing?
Go inside, we got
something to do.
Sir. [indistinct] Five-O
is right around the corner.
You're a good youth,
eh? Thanks, pussy.
Jesus Christ.
Bad area man.
[kids laughing]
Hello.
Stop the playing.
Josh. I need to see you
in the office later.
Yeah. Man's always
on my case, man.
Oh, hey babe. Are
you still working?
Yeah.
I thought you'd be done by four.
I know, but I got in some shit.
I'll meet you in the
parking lot. Okay?
Okay, cool.
There's, there are
people out there.
What'd you expect? They all
come to see you, Star Girl!
Shut up, you clown.
No, but for real,
you're gonna kill it.
Yeah. I don't know, I'm just
a little nervous, you know?
Why?
Like, like what if
I forget the words?
Forget the...
Girl, stop.
You've been singing that
song for a long ass time
and hey, hey, if you forget,
look out on the stage.
- Okay.
- See me.
I'll mouth the words to you.
You better not forget.
I got your back.
If you messed me up.
Swing the keys, no?
Hold up. Who are
you talking to?
Oh, okay. My bad.
Sorry. Chill chill chill.
Can I have the keys please?
I'm working a double tonight.
- Okay, so now?
- You're lucky, you're cute.
- I know, right?
- Here.
I'll get a ride back with Renee,
but I'll need it
back later for work.
Okay. You know me love you
right, like cooked food.
Stop. I have to work.
[soft piano music]
[singer hums]
Arguments, fighting
We are always on edge of
negativity's presiding
We don't understand why
Things just don't work
out the way we plan
Hmm. Do you know where
you're gonna go next?
Man, I been so busy,
I haven't even looked.
I can't believe that
after all these years
of growing up here,
this place is gonna
turn into a condo.
You know, it's like,
what about us? Right?
We still live and
work in the area
and then boom,
the rug just gets pulled out
right from under us, you know?
Them ones.
Feels like the
weight of the world
The weight of the world
What do you think?
She's good.
Hmm
I mean, thought it was crazy
or something. I don't know.
No, no, no. She's really good.
You should let her
take it serious.
She wrote this song?
She writes all the damn time.
That's amazing.
Yeah. But, she's so young.
I don't want her to be
distracted from school.
No, she can go to
school and pursue
singing at the same time.
I think she just needs some
singing lessons to, you know,
develop what she already has.
Singing lessons is expensive.
It's not that I don't have money
I just didn't plan for that.
I think Renee could do
it for like mad cheap.
I don't know, maybe
like 40 bucks a sesh.
But in exchange, you have to
come help me set up for Sunday.
What's Sunday?
Girl, the Christmas
party, the last time
we're gonna have one here.
Right.
Okay, sure. I'll help.
Feels like the
weight of the world
See, she's for sure in the
Scarborough Talent Show.
Like, what?
Weight of the world
- I'm really proud of you.
- Thanks, mom.
Can I tell my friends I'm in?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yay!
[sighs] I used to sing
when I was in church.
I just wish I had the chance
to do what you were doing.
Oh, so you're basically
living vicariously through me.
Vicariously.
Yeah. Vicariously
means that you're-
I know what vicariously means.
Okay.
Where do you get
your mouth? Geez.
Obviously you, duh.
Mm.
Oh, I talked to Nikki
and she might get Renee
to vocal coach you.
I love Renee.
But if she does that, then
you have to focus, okay?
- Okay, mom.
- No, I'm serious.
This is where people can
see that you can sing
and write your own songs.
This is your moment to shine.
Okay, mom. I'll
take it serious.
Good.
Yeah. You ain't
gotta worry about me.
[horn honking]
- Hey, hey, hey! Yo!
What are you doing?
Stop this.
Josh.
Your job is to alert the
authorities and let them handle it.
Alright? We have protocols for
a reason and you know this.
So you just want me to
stand there and do nothing?
Yes. Okay.
You jeopardize your
own safety, position,
and most importantly,
our reputation.
These guys don't play.
They could have had guns or-
Okay, but Carl, they didn't.
Right? And what reputation?
You're not a cop.
You're security
Yet. I'm not a cop yet.
Right. Whatever.
Just don't let it happen again.
Follow protocol. Got it?
Okay, good.
[hiphop music]
[phone chimes]
Yo, fam.
Hm?
Remember Keisha?
Who, big booty Keisha?
Of course.
- She's trying to link.
- For real?
Mm hm.
I remember her. [indistinct]
[car beeps]
Fucking car eats gas, dog.
Look, I gotta pull
up at a gas station.
Hold. Hello? Hello?
Hello? Hello? Hello?
My order's right there.
My order is ready.
I'm going anywhere, fam.
This nigga.
Nigga, you got gas. Relax.
I just need to
get it back quick.
So, hurry the fuck up, man.
Yeah, yeah.
Hold up. Is that Victoria?
Who, the B with Bando?
Yeah. It's Victoria.
Yo, I used to clap those
cheeks back in the days.
Oh fuck, boy. Oh, fuck.
And then she taught me about
like, she want a
boyfriend or something.
Can't be me. I know that's
not her man though, Bando?
[laughing] What?
This nigga's crazy.
[both laughing]
She driving now, dog.
So cheesed
drive though.
[soft music]
So, how did it go?
He didn't fire me,
'cause that would suck.
Getting fired a few weeks before
we all lose our job anyway.
Yeah, but you passed
the police test.
You're gonna be a cop.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
This hiring freeze though.
Such a slap in the face, man.
Well, maybe I can, you
know, talk to my dad
and I don't know, maybe
pull some strings.
Like all the way in Bolton?
No, baby. You know
that's too far.
I mean, my family's
here. You're here.
Yeah. But how long will
the freeze last for?
A few months. A year, maybe.
Babe. A year?
Bolton is way better
than waiting a year
and looking for another job.
Well, they said
they'd call, but...
Let me get a Goat Roti.
Goat roti.
He's gonna get two doubles
and a pineapple juice.
Two doubles and a
pineapple juice.
And give that one over
there a chicken roti.
[Both] Chicken roti.
Yeah.
And then the goat, yeah man.
Okay, I see you. Holy.
This guy.
- Watch. 35.
- 35.
Holy
Alright, just dashing
money at people.
It's what we doing?
Was a nice restaurant,
that's crazy.
It's gonna be good. Trust me.
- Shit better be good.
- It's gonna be.
Do you see the
granny in the back?
- Yeah.
- Look at those forearms.
- They're thick.
- Yeah.
My nigga, with
forearms like that,
she gonna roll out good roti.
Don't bend me for mine, eh.
When my food comes,
don't ask me for none.
I'm having a piece.
Dog, I actually know that B.
She works with
Shanice at the center.
So wait, you mean to tell
me you gonna let this man
get you all up in
your fucking feelings?
You're a grown ass man.
Oh, but bro, I'm just saying.
This man's scooping
all of our god damn.
Bando's not scooping
all of our gal down.
- Whatcha talking about?
- He scooping your gal.
- What?
- I'm chilling, fam.
I'm chilling, dog.
[hiphop music]
- Yo, I'm gonna say something.
- No way.
What are you doing, dog?
Allow it, fam.
- I just wanna- -
It's an old thing.
Allow it bro.
I just wanna fuck with
him a little bit. Alright?
Being emotional.
Being emotional.
- Emotional?
- You're being emotional.
Relax. Just wanna
fuck with him.
And listen. Look, look.
Don't do nothing crazy.
Go in there, get your
fucking roti and come back.
Just going to get my roti
and I'm going to fuck
with him a little bit, alright?
Chill out.
Fuck... this guy is so sus.
[door thuds]
Okay.
Yo B. Geez, yo, you
still looking sweet.
You're looking fit still.
[indistinct] One time.
- Sorry.
- I blocked you.
Hey yo!
I just known him from time.
Hey, chill out, bro.
Yeah, I known him from time.
Hey, hey yo.
Back the fuck up, dog.
What's your fucking
problem, bro?
Is there a problem here?
That's what I thought.
Foul.
What now, pussy?
Breeze, chill out!
The fuck you gonna
do, nigga? Huh?
What?
[horn honking]
Shut up.
- Chill out.
- Shut the fuck up, pussy.
Yeah, that's right.
- It's on sight. Eh?
Yo, I catch you in these
ends, it's on sight, fam.
Calm down. Calm down.
Why you acting so crazy?
I told you I know
the nigga from time.
What the fuck are you doing,
letting mans touch you like
that on your waist huh?
You fried?
Nigga.
The fuck were you doing?
- Drive the fucking car dog.
- Fuck, man!
Nigga fucking pissed me off.
[tires screech]
[soft music]
It's gonna be okay.
It's just, my whole
family's so excited
about me passing the test.
Even helped me lease a car
just to congratulate me.
Now, I can't even
apply for a job.
I really do think
it's some good news.
And you should smile.
There you go.
Yeah, I guess I just gotta
think on the positive side.
I'm so cheesed.
Well, I got some news too.
Yeah?
Yeah. I do.
What?
Well, first I need a drum roll.
- Okay. [drums]
- Okay, good.
Well you are looking at
Wilson's Public Hospital's
brand new RN.
What? Stop. You got the job?
- Yes I did.
- Let's go, baby!
- Yep.
- Yeah!
Okay. Congratulations. Oh.
Thank you.
Just, so does this mean
you're moving closer
or further from me?
It's, it's a little cl.
I mean, it's not
that much closer.
Ah, it's, it's still pretty far.
Okay, I'll take it though.
[phone chiming]
Yo the Mandem wanna link up.
- Oh yeah?
- Yeah.
Where are we linking
up with the Mandem?
Fredericks.
- Ooh, the haka joint?
- Yep.
Ah, it's delicious.
I like that place.
[phone chiming]
- Done now eh?
- Yeah, man.
[doors thud]
Yo.
For real?
Nigga, you shook?
[chuckles] This nigga shook.
This nigga shook.
Nobody's shook, fam.
No one's shook.
I'm just not trying to get
into shit because of you.
That nigga soft.
Plus, why the fuck
you stressing?
He didn't fug see you.
Nigga, that shit's
on me. Alright?
Alright, alright,
thanks for the ride.
I'll catch you
tomorrow, alright?
[phone chiming]
Nigga, what'd I say about my car
and why are you
ignoring my texts?
- Huh? What?
- Huh?
Did I stutter, motherfucker?
Baby, chill, man.
Chill? You got me
calling you down.
You know what? I'm
sick of this shit.
This is my car. It ain't yours.
I go work, something
you don't fucking-
Shanice, like what is
wrong with you? [laughs]
Probably some whack
ass bitch in my car.
Whoa, whoa. Hey.
Motherfucker taking my car.
You think I be fucking
around on you? In your car?
Makes no sense, Shanice.
I brought it back.
Nah, you keep doing this
shit. This is my car.
It ain't yours.
- Okay. Okay.
I'm letting you stay
with me rent free
just so you can save up
for your business
construction bullshit
or whatever the fuck that is.
And that's the problem.
It's your ticket out
of here, not ours.
First of all, why are you
calling me out so hard?
And second, I would
never do that.
You know what I'm doing is
for the both of us. Okay?
I'm trying to get us both
the fuck up outta here.
I'm getting my
passport tomorrow.
The plan is still
Jamaica, five star resort.
Oxtail, jerk chicken, Ackee
and salt fish, porridge,
yam and banana, all
them things. [laughs]
Stupid.
Look, what time
you get off work?
I don't know.
Late. I'm closing.
Okay, I was thinking after work
you could bring home some food.
Can roll us of
blunt. We can smoke.
Chill. I can rub your back.
You know the things you-
You left my fucking tank empty?
Move!
- Wow.
- The fuck outta here.
That's cold, girl. I'm on my
knees out here in this bitch.
Yo, this man always
caught slipping, dog.
Caught sleeping dog.
In these streets, bro.
Bro, chill.
I literally just woke up like
a fucking hour ago. I'm tired.
Why?
I run a barbershop.
I'm a businessman.
- Nigga, shut the fuck up.
We damn well know you were
at Alyssa's crib last night.
Say word. You're
still smashing that.
What can I say?
- Wow.
A man's got needs.
Oh my gosh. Smashing that?
Wow. Y'all are cute.
Really, Josh?
Yeah. This poom
poom's in love.
[group laughing]
Oh my.
Yo, you've known this bitch...
This fine, fine young lady
for like three weeks, dog.
Nah, like four.
So, Brandon, trying to swing
through to Porter
Bar next Sunday?
Yeah, they're playing
the game that night.
Okay. That sounds fun.
I wanna go.
Yeah, we can go.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, yeah.
I just got work and I'll
just change that work.
- All right, bet.
- Cool.
Nikki, why is Shanice out
there 45 minutes late,
smoking in her car?
This isn't some [indistinct].
[hiphop music]
Now they get me for the play
Tell the numbers,
[indistinct] I'm getting paid
I'm a don, just like Perrier
It's bout time I'm
[indistinct] that face
On the low, like
I'm cutting up bass
Tell 'em come on man,
I'll meet 'em at the gate
Shanice.
Shanice.
- Oh shit.
- What the fuck?
Nicki, I am so sorry girl.
I was having some car trouble.
Car trouble.
The boss is in still.
He's been watching
you this whole time.
- Oh shit.
- Yeah, oh shit
Look, Shanice, it's not fair
to everyone else that you just
come and go as you please.
He just told me
no more warnings.
So, what? That's it?
I can't keep covering for you.
I got Carl on my ass now too.
This isn't gonna work
out. You're firing me?
And three weeks before we close?
What do you want me to do?
He's literally on me about this.
Come on.
I said I was sorry.
You of all people
know I need this job.
Does this mean I'm not
gonna get my bonus?
Nikki?
I need that money for school.
Shanice, man, you think I
wanna fire you? I don't.
God, I helped you get
this job. Fuck, man.
All you had to do was
show up and be on time.
Please don't fire me.
Oh my God.
What am I gonna do with you?
Okay, look,
just go home today and
come back tomorrow.
I'll talk to him,
but he's cheesed.
Fuck.
Look, I'm gonna go
pay for this check.
- Shut up.
- Yo, my nigga.
Shut up.
And she's paying
for all of this?
She's guaped up and she's
[indistinct], my nigga.
Shut up, dog.
She's right there.
She can hear you, fam.
Yeah, she like five
years older than me.
Yo. What she do?
She a lawyer or some
shit? How she rich, rich?
That's what I'm saying.
She like CEO of a law or
business firm or some shit?
- No, she's a nurse, bro.
- Oh, well. Hello nurse
Nigga.
Yeah, nurse, man. And
then I'm gonna be a cop.
So, you know the ting works.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Man's gonna be a cop, already
messing with tings
in the law system
that's some law and order vibes?
Okay.
That doesn't track, bro.
Bro, she's a nurse.
Doesn't connect. You
know what I mean?
Nurse, lawyer, whatever, nigga.
Yo, where is she from?
Like out west, bro.
Where?
Mississauga?
- West.
- Crampton?
Worse, man. Oakville.
Oakville?
Where the fuck is that?
Far, my nigga.
Not even, bro.
It's like 53 minutes
or something like that.
It is like 53 minutes.
53 minutes is a minute.
It's not far, bro.
That's like a whole
episode of "Breaking Bad".
Oh, for a grown ting?
Dog, truth say you
can't even really talk,
still Mr. Fall in
Love in one week.
[group laughing]
- Nice, nice.
You're so taught,
like you chat so much.
- How you mean?
- Bro.
I'm showing you what it is.
Like...
Oh, fuck.
- What the fuck?
The is this?
Bitch, who the fuck are you?
Who the fuck is this bitch?
Oh fuck.
Bitch, who the
fuck [indistinct].
Shanice, Shanice!
No, no, no.
Chill, chill,
chill, chill, chill.
Shanice!
The fuck outta here.
You dumb, bitch? Yo.
Yo, who are you?
Are you? Who the fuck are you?
Get the fuck out.
[dramatic music]
[door thuds]
Hey, hey.
Pack your shit and get
the fuck out of here.
Wait, wait, yo, yo,
you serious right now?
No. No, I'm not serious.
Yeah, I'm fucking serious,
nigga, are you dumb?
Yo, listen, look,
don't overreact.
Alright? Don't overreact.
Listen, listen.
This, we can, we can,
we can talk about this.
Talk about what?
You only wanna talk
'cause you got caught.
You keep on doing
this shit to me.
Maybe I'm the stupid one
because I keep taking you back.
You had this bitch in my house
on my couch. Nigga, fuck you.
I should fuck you up too.
So you want me to
fucking leave, huh?
I'm not leaving. Okay?
Look, don't be tripping
over no fucking bullshit.
That's just a homegirl
from around the way.
Then, go be with
the fucking homegirl
from around the way then.
Here, I'll help you pack.
Yo, Shanice, man.
Yo, yo. Where, where am I
supposed to fucking go? Huh?
Where am I supposed to go?
You know I lost my
job today? [crying]
Wait, ?
Fuck.
Uh.
Aite, aite, aite, aite, aite.
Aite, baby, I, I didn't
mean to hurt you.
You know, um...
I just, I I got some
shit I need to work on.
I mean, listen,
don't sweat the job.
I can cover rent.
Let me get us the
fuck up outta here.
[Shanice crying]
[camera shutters]
Josh!
Get up. Get up. Get up.
Get up.
- You guys
doing in my room?
Look at this guy.
Okay, come on out.
Your car just arrived,
right on time.
Really?
- Yes. Yes.
- I'm coming.
Stop, Jann, stop!
Stop.
That's so annoying.
Hurry up.
I'm coming.
Are you serious?
You like it?
Oh my God. Who did the bow?
Guilty.
Christmas came early.
Oh, thank you. Thank you, so-
Time for an upgrade,
Officer Josh.
Thank you. Oh.
Deserve it. Now,
can you stand still?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Janelle, can you come
here for a second?
- What's up?
- Look, even though I got in,
I haven't fully told mom
it's gonna be a while
before I get in.
What? You have to tell them.
Yeah. I, I will, can can,
can I do it later please?
- No, do it now.
- Come on.
They already helped you
lease a car and everything.
I know, I know,
I know. Terrible.
It's, it's not so bad.
I'll alley-oop you to you.
- Okay.
- Okay?
Yeah.
Okay. Thanks.
Hey, smile.
Thank you all so much
for this. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank
you, thank you, thank you
thank you.
- Thank you.
- So welcome.
Oh, I love it.
You deserve it.
[speakers crackle]
[drumsticks clank]
[upbeat music]
If you ain't speaking love
I can't understand
what you say
You better talk in
hugs and kisses,
Little brother,
or I ain't playin'
Need translations,
baby I'll supply that
Need a dictionary,
baby I'll go buy that
Amber!
- [Amber] Yeah?
- Come here baby.
Coming.
I been
Mom!
Who's dress is that?
It was mine and I kept it.
No way, mom. It's perfect.
Isn't it kind of big though?
Oh, we could just take
it in a little bit.
Okay.
Then maybe we can go
over to your cousins
and borrow some accessories
and shoes to match.
No way. Oh my,
mom, you had style.
Why don't I see you
wearing this no more?
[both laugh]
Yeah, that's, that was a moment.
What's wrong?
I don't know.
Like I was so cool
performing in front
of just y'all, it's
just gonna be a lot
of people at the talent show.
I mean, it's at Grand
Central, right? It's huge.
I'm just a little
nervous. You know, I've,
I've never done that before.
I know, baby. But this is
not the time to be nervous.
I mean, this is something
you wanted, right?
You said it, right?
Yeah, of ce.
But...
Shake a leg.
Okay.
Now how are you nervous when
you put yourself on camera
all the time?
There's no audience. It's
just me and my phone.
Oh gosh.
Okay.
Well you just gonna
have to work on it
until you get over stage fright.
Yeah? And practice makes
permanent, I promise.
Okay.
Plus, I really like the song.
Really?
Oh, what?
I can already hear
it on the radio.
Oh my gosh. Imagine.
Mmm...
You sound like a dog.
Woof.
So, are you gonna tell us
what happened yesterday?
Well, you already know
I passed the test,
but um, Toronto police
are on some hiring freeze.
So when that's done, I'm
going to be able to apply.
So what are your options?
I mean, they're
hiring in Bolton.
Good chance I can get in there.
Okay. So go there.
There's nothing there.
Population's like 20,000
or something like that.
And there's no action.
What choice do you have?
You're gonna have car
insurance and car payments.
Yeah, but then I would
be far from everyone.
You can transfer after.
It's not like you have
kids or a girlfriend.
You should go.
Get some experience.
You literally have
zero obligations.
You don't wanna work
for Toronto anyway.
Heard what happened?
The headquarters
recently shut down
their bar after 30 years.
What did they need a bar
for in the first place?
Why did they shut down?
They caught the
sergeant driving drunk.
I mean, that's the kind of
people they're hiring? Right?
That's why they
should be hiring me.
Where are you going?
Ah, to work.
You have to work tonight?
Oh, we were going to that
family bowling thing tonight.
Your dita's coming as well.
You're working on a Saturday?
Someone has to
make car payments.
Nice.
I just thought he
was off on Saturdays.
Thanks for breakfast, Mom.
[oil sizzles]
Morning babes.
Stop.
What's this?
They're increasing
the rent again?
Yeah.
[phone chimes]
[sighs] Thank fuck.
I still have my job.
Yeah um, about that.
Like, my bad about
yesterday. Eh?
I'm not trying to be the
reason you're stressed out.
You know.
It's not just about
yesterday Jay.
It's about everything.
I don't know if I can
keep doing this shit.
Babe. I got you. Okay?
Look, I am going to
change starting today.
I'll show you.
Just trust me. Okay?
I heard that before.
Just... just go
sit down. Alright.
[device chimes]
Hey babe.
Hey. Sorry I missed
your call earlier.
That's okay. Listen, I
was thinking about today.
This is the plan.
I'm gonna tell my mom
that I'm meeting my girls
at Scarborough Town Center.
And?
And, meet me there dummy. Duh.
Oh, okay. Okay. I see
what you're doing. Sneaky.
But I like it. All right.
The mall it is then.
Okay, cool. I'll see you
then. I love you. Bye.
[computer chimes]
What's up y'all? It's your girl,
Amber Rose, back with
another confessional.
I smashed that audition.
The song was a hit and
hunties, guess what.
Gimme a little
drum roll. [drums]
I got into the talent show!
Oh my gosh. I know, I know.
Can you believe it?
Oh, I'm still shaking.
I'm still pinching myself.
It's giving me, I did
that because I did that.
Just imagine it. You know, I
win the entire showcase. Boom.
My song, "Easier"
gets a record deal.
I go onto the radio and
then boom, bop, yeah!
Scarborough girl to the world!
Oh.
The money is still flowing
in from the investors
who were throwing up
those black squares.
So.
- Facts.
- Right?
That is a great idea.
Just planting some
seeds, you know?
Oh, can you coach Fi's
kid for $40 a sesh?
Amber? Today?
Yeah, she got in
the talent show.
- She's so good.
- So good.
Okay. Well yeah,
I can do like two.
Perfect.
I will let her know. Thank you.
Yeah, of course.
- Hey, Renee.
- Hi Shanice.
Oh, you're on
time. Look at that.
So am I fired or on suspension?
Obviously you're not fired.
I asked you to come in.
Hold up.
I know you're not cheesed at me.
If anything, I should
be cheesed at you.
Not only were you late,
you made yourself more late
by smoking in your car.
I had to send you home.
You couldn't fend for me?
Obviously I did. You're
here, aren't you?
Even after all that
and you're still
getting your bonus.
I would never do that to you.
Thanks.
Oh, and you're helping
me for the party.
- Do I have a choice?
- No you do not. Thank you.
- Why Bri?
- You always come through.
Yeah, and that's why
they call me Perky.
You don't know.
- Yeah.
Hold on this.
Thank you
Hold on, hold on
Alright, go on.
- Alright.
The time is now 12:43 PM
And I noticed those two
hooligans from the other day,
loitering in our parking lot
doing something drug related.
I, I can't tell what, but
it's worth looking into.
[siren blares]
[dramatic music]
[latch clicks]
Geez! Sexiness.
Yo. You were so
rude last night.
You can't be pulling shit
like that in front of Bando.
Are you dumb?
I was rude?
Why you with that
waste youth anyways?
You know you should
be with me, right?
[laughs] Boy please.
You had your chance.
Fuck.
It's Bando. Aite, bounce.
Why I gotta bounce?
[dramatic music]
Fuck.
Yo shorty, who you dealing with?
Come here.
Why I see you talking
to that man still, eh?
And I thought I told
you to off that.
What are you?
- Yours.
Ah, that's mine.
Okay, can I get in the car now?
Go on.
Yo fam, first the
community center. Right?
And now everything
around it though.
Yep.
And not only that, but
the politicians plan
to move the Scarborough
border more east.
Huh? What?
So wait,
this ain't gonna be
Scarborough no more?
They can do that?
They can do whatever
the fuck they want.
Because mans in the
hood don't vote, dog.
Yo, they moved the
border more east,
that means all these condos
coming up become part
of the voting region
of North York.
So this is technically North
York and not Scarborough.
Because Scarborough has a rap.
You tell fucking Becky
and Hunter that you're from
here to give you the side eye.
[laughs] True.
So they put these new
condos up in North York,
which makes it more
appealing to live here.
And the rent goes up.
Yo, you know that
housing right now
to buy a home is like 950
to a million, average.
That's why mans
can't afford houses.
Well look, wait, I thought
you wanted to get a bike.
Now this man wants
a real estate?
Nah fam, I'm still
getting my bike.
Next year, a Yamaha R6 600 CC.
Yeah. Right, right,
right, right.
No dog. I got dreams, fam.
Imma get a house
too. Sweet wifey.
Maybe I want a little
youth running around.
Throw some baby Jordans on
him. You know what I'm saying?
Yo, got a link on
those Jordans. Eh?
Say word.
Mans can't afford no
Jordans, bro. Look at this.
Yo.
Yo.
Chill, bro. Easy, man.
What is that?
Josh. Josh.
Fam, that's a little bit, dog.
That's that's two weeks?
Pinch
Something like that, bro.
- Easy bro.
- Oh, my days.
Yo.
Just get your girl
to pay for it.
No, no, I am not that guy.
But I am seeing her
tonight though, so.
So wait, yo, this test
then, it was pointless.
Pointless. Exactly.
So I'm not gonna be
a cop anytime soon.
At least not in Toronto.
- That's crazy.
- Well Bolton it is, eh?
Bolton?
Why is this man forever
traveling so far for work?
Nigga, allow him, him and
Steph, perfect for each other.
You know, who says long distance
relationships don't work?
What are you saying after this?
Steph.
Saying all it took was
her buying all the
Mandem food one time.
Just walk, bro.
Let's walk.
This man love. Yo.
This guy's a lover man.
Y'all, I've been working on
these training bracelets for
so long, but they are finally
ready for you to get a pair.
Yo, who's calling me?
Devin, can you not pick
a better time to call?
Boy, I'm recording.
Sorry. Sorry. I just, I just
wanted to say how cool it was
that you're gonna be
performing in front
of so many people.
Like, what?
Look, I'm not complaining,
but this all happened so fast.
I was actually gonna
ask, are you coming
to the Christmas
party at Morningside?
Yeah, of course
I'm going. I think.
I gotta ask my mom.
So what you're saying
is we're going together.
Boy, I don't know. I
gotta ask my mom. Okay?
I gotta go.
- Okay. Okay.
- Mall, 2:00 PM
Okay, got it.
Oh shit. I gotta go.
Who are you talking to?
Myself recording a video.
Hmm? Renee is
coaching you today.
So you have to meet
her at the center.
I was gonna go to the
mall with some friends.
- Well that's canceled.
- Alright.
Alright. So hurry
up and get dressed.
I'm leaving in 30 minutes,
so don't drag your feet.
I won't.
[phone clicking]
[phone chimes]
[indistinct chatter]
My coca bear's already cold.
Hush dog, hush hush hush.
Yo. Yo, yo. So, so you
tellin' me Keisha came over,
clapped the cheeks.
And Shanice caught you?
Yeah.
And she let you stay
and made you breakfast?
Hey yo, my guys greasy.
This man's a real G, eh?
Hey look man, it was
fucked up. It's not funny.
Man, you know she's
a crazy ass bitch.
Man, all the shit she's
been through with you
and she's still with your ass?
Man, dash or die.
Nigga.
Watch your mouth when
you talk about my ting.
I'm not gonna tell you again.
- Are you pussy whipped, dog?
- Nobody's pussy whipped dog.
- You just clapped Keisha.
- I know.
In fucking Shanice's house.
How are you trying to do better?
Look man, I'm fucking
up. All right?
I know I'm fucking up.
But I want better for myself and
so I wanna actually
like do better.
I'm not trying to fuck
on Keisha no more.
I'm not trying to link
up no other tings.
I'm trying to be serious
about Shanice, trying
to be serious about my business.
Don't you want anything
else outta life? Like what?
What do you see yourself doing?
I see myself
stacking these bricks
and clapping these hoes.
What the fuck?
Clapping these hoes
well into your forties
and fifties and
sixties and seventies?
Like what the fuck
you gonna do then?
Shit, if my back's still good.
This nigga.
Alright, bro. You do you.
I'm not, look,
I'm not trying to tell
you how to live your life.
I just want better for myself.
I'm trying to move on from this
bullshit that I've been doing.
Move on from what?
From clapping
things like Keisha,
from cheating on Shanice
every five seconds,
from living in her crib.
I don't even have my own shit.
I don't have my own car.
That's on you, fam.
But yo, I can't find my piece.
Can you check Shanice's whip?
Wait, what?
Nigga.
You might of left your
shit in Shanice's car
and you saying that
shit so nonchalantly?
Give it back to her?
No. Why the fuck
would I do that? No.
You mean why the fuck
would you do that?
Nigga, you irresponsible ass.
You know, a real G
woulda caught that shit.
Nigga, You slippin, you
tripping over this cyattie.
The fuck wrong with you, man.
Get your shit right.
Fucking check the whip.
Lower your voice.
If Shanice finds
the shit in her car,
she's gonna lose her mind.
Nigga, that shit soft.
Just blame it on me.
You are so fucking waste.
Crazy. It's crazy.
I always keep my shit on me.
I know where my shit
is at all times.
Fuck.
You know I'm already on thin
ice with this girl anyways.
Fuck, man, I'm getting
my passport today.
You ain't getting shit.
I spoke to your dad.
He's okay with having
you over next weekend.
So I need yo call
him and arrange that.
Okay, great.
I'll just have
to schedule my vlog
to post earlier, then.
Maybe you should lay off
the YouTube vlogging ting
and focus more on your
schooling and singing.
What? But vlogging
is, it's my outlet.
You know, I I have a
reputation to upkeep.
Girl got fans.
Fans. What fans?
Yo mom, you gotta
listen to this song.
Listen to this song.
[upbeat music]
Don't do that when
I'm talking to you.
It's a good song though.
But I like this song.
Can you just talk
about this later?
First of all, what do
you know about that song?
Yeah, what do you know
about Wo Daddy? Huh?
Mom, look, it's
just a catchy song.
You're not telling
me you're into that?
Yeah, you're a child. You
know nothin' 'bout it.
Mom, I know a lot
more than you think.
Plus, didn't you have me at 16?
That's like two years
older than I am now.
What? Don't you come
to my house pregnant.
Okay.
Do you hear me?
Mom, I'm joking.
- I will drag you.
- I'm joking.
Yeah, well, don't
make those jokes.
Look bro, I'm not-
They're not funny.
I'm not gonna get pregnant.
I'm not having sex.
Oh my God. I can't
deal with this. Okay?
You're gonna gimme
a heart attack.
Okay, mom, chill. Okay,
look, I'm not gonna have sex.
I'm not gonna get pregnant.
I'm gonna talk to dad tonight
and I'm gonna the Christmas
party with my friends.
Not so fast. You see
how you're so sneaky?
- What do you mean?
- Uhuh.
You're not going to that party
because they are
going to be there.
Who's they?
I don't want you around
them fast ass boys.
No distractions.
We agreed.
- But that's so- - Did we not?
That's so unfair.
All of my friends are going.
Amber, you don't know now,
but one day you will understand.
I promise.
But Mom, aren't you going?
How come you can
go when I can't go?
Isn't that a little
hypocritical?
Shush your mouth.
Here. Take the
money from my purse.
Woo! Cash money!
Lets see what's in here.
It ain't for you.
It's for your lesson.
Okay.
So don't mess around.
I won't.
Thank you, mama.
Hmm
I dunno what I'm gonna do, fam.
I need fucking bread.
You know Shanice's rent
is going up, again?
Fuck, man.
They try to say that it's
because of gang violence
or some bullshit.
Have to-That shit's so
fucking annoying.
Fuck you mean it's
gang violence?
It's not always
fucking gang violence.
Sometimes there's two
mans who just have beef.
So what's your excuse?
- Hmm?
- What you mean?
That shit you pulled yesterday.
That doesn't help any.
Nigga, you still on this shit?
Yes.
Bando ain't going to do shit.
I ain't scared of Bando.
I didn't say you
were scared of Bando.
I'm saying smarten up.
You're starting beef
and bringing heat to
the block over some gal.
Are you okay?
Need fucking counseling
or something.
- Nigga, you getting soft.
- Oh, okay.
Hey, did you buy
all the cutlery,
plastic cups and decorations?
- Ah, it's in the car.
- Okay, we need them.
- Now?
- Yes.
Now
[plastic rustles]
What the?
Girl, let him go.
Take this fuckery as a sign.
You know, on top of that, I
caught Jay with some bitch
in my house last night?
What? Hold. Hold up.
Like, like caught in the
motion doing the ting.
No.
Yeah.
He left a gun in my car.
Is he fucking crazy?
Yeah.
No, you need to get rid
of that gun immediately
and get rid of Jay
at the same time
about he's using your
house for his tings.
Wait, what did you do
when you caught them?
I kicked her out.
- Shanice.
- Obviously.
What did you do about Jay?
I let him stay.
You did what?
I don't know.
Why would you do that?
Nikki. I don't know.
No, Shanice.
This man is playing you, like
fully fucking playing you.
Why are you putting
up with this?
Him and his brother
Breeze are scum.
Two drug dealing fuck boys
that you don't have time for.
You're so close to getting
your last few credits
and graduating from college.
Why are you wasting
time on this man?
Nikki, I know.
It's hard.
- No, it's not hard.
You just need to rip the bandaid
off and move the fuck on.
Stay away from the
fuck boys, Shanice.
Know your worth.
[door thuds]
Okay baby, you should be
done in an hour. Okay?
Please text me when you're done
and remember that I gotta
cook and pick up your brother.
Okay, mom.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Bye. I love you.
Love you too, sweetheart.
Have fun. Have fun.
- I will, I will.
Okay.
[phone chimes]
- Hi every Amber.
- Hi Nikki.
Ready to work?
Yeah. Yeah.
OK, I set you up
in the music room.
- Cool.
- Yes.
Renee's gonna be your teacher.
She's not here yet, but
she'll be here soon.
So just make yourself at home.
- Awesome.
- You got this.
You're amazing.
- Thank you.
Oh, ahh how long is the session?
Like 40 minutes.
40 minutes. Cool.
Thank you.
- Bye, have fun.
[soft piano music]
[Amber humming]
[phone chimes]
[phone clicking]
Amber.
Renee! Ooh, girl,
you're looking good!
Thank you. Good to see you.
It's so nice to see you.
How you been?
- I've been good.
How are you?
- I'm good. I'm good.
- Good.
- This is for today.
Oh wow. Thank you.
You're so sweet.
- Well.
- Well, I have some ideas.
- Okay.
- I'm thinking
that maybe we could,
we slow it down?
Keep it in B minor.
- Okay, cool.
- Okay, let's try it.
- Okay.
[soft piano music]
Oh, like the
weight of the world
Yeah.
Feels like the
weight of the world
Oh
That's why its easier to go
It's easier to go Yes.
It's easier to
go than to stay
It's easier to go
Go
It's easier to go
Go
It's easier to
go than to stay
Yeah.
Ah!
- I love it so much.
- I love it too.
You're so welcome.
[soft music]
- Hey Josh?
- Yeah.
I think I found
something in here
that's kind of interesting.
- Oh no. What is it?
- I found a cooter stash.
- A cooter stash?
- Yeah. Look at it.
Wow.
My rite of passage to manhood
is a cooter stash to you?
Yes, that is one cooter.
That is a cooter for sure.
No, thank you.
You're welcome. Oh, I have,
I have a surprise for you.
What's that? What is it?
Well, now I know
it's a little big.
I mean, my dad is six
two and pushing on 250,
but it was when he
was in Bolton, so,
so I want you to have it.
Really?
Yeah. Yeah. He has.
He has lots of them.
He has plenty.
This feels good.
But yeah, you look great.
Thank you.
You look so great.
Thank you.
Of course.
I'm gonna give you one
more, one more try.
One more? Okay.
Just, just because you cute.
This is...
Don't flatter me up when
I'm about to whoop you.
Okay, go.
All right.
- Ready?
- Yeah, go.
Okay. I'm gonna go that way.
So go that way.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You're such a bad liar.
[grunts] Hey!
Okay.
[phone chimes]
[phone clicking]
So, you talk to your mom
about the party tomorrow?
- Yep.
- You coming?
Nope.
Yo, maybe. Maybe I
should talk to her.
You know, like it's a
little bit of charm.
Yeah, right.
That'll be the day.
Yo. When your mama meets
me, she's gonna love me.
Boy, whatever. You
don't know my mom.
Yo.
Don't be mad at me. I tried.
You see this grant here?
It gets Black business
owners 30K each.
That could make
some change still.
Hmm
No, I've seen some of
these grants from Carl.
Mm.
He normally takes
care of these things.
Well, let's get Carl in on this
and see what he's saying.
Probably help us. Hm?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Have you seen Amber? Like
she hasn't texted me back.
We finished our session
a long time ago.
Really? She told me it was
a two hour long session.
Last time I saw
her was at the gym.
Ugh.
That girl's real
trying me. Thanks.
Of course.
[both humming]
It's easier to
go than to stay
- Jeez. Yo, you got it.
- Really?
Yo, listen, if
you can get a deal
to record your songs,
yeah, you blowing up,
like for real, for real.
- Yeah, boy. Whatever.
- Yo.
Hey, don't forget me
when you're famous.
I'll try.
No, I'm being for real.
The showcase you're doing,
it might make you really famous.
Come on, let's be real. It's
gonna make me hood famous.
Yeah. And?
Yo, how do you think
everyone gets on?
I see it.
You're gonna become
a famous singer.
You gonna be touring the world.
You're gonna be making
platinum albums.
Devin, no one goes platinum
that easy anymore except
for like Drake.
All right, fine. Fine.
Like millions and
millions of streams.
And, you gonna
forget all about me.
Oh, is that what this is?
Well, you think I'm
gonna forget about you?
- You're so cute.
- Yeah. Yeah.
I mean, I, I don't
blame you and all, but-
Okay.
And what about you?
What about me?
Like, you're gonna get drafted
and then you forget all about me
and you'll have all of
these disgusting groupies,
which, by the way,
is disgusting,
so fair to say, you'll
forget about me too.
Okay. So maybe we forget about
each other. Maybe we don't.
Only time will tell.
Well, you don't kiss
and tell, do you?
Me?
No. No. Never.
Okay, good.
Because anyhow, this leads
back to my mom, it is over.
Your mom.
What about my mom?
No, no. Your mom's
walking over here.
Mom.
Explain.
Okay.
Who are you and why do you have
your arms around my daughter?
- I'm Devin. I'm...
- How old are you?
16?
Mom, it's-
Shut.
You can't see my
daughter anymore.
Let's go.
He's my boyfriend.
Your boyfriend?
Yeah.
You're too young to
have a boyfriend,
Ma'am, she's old enough
to have a boyfriend.
Excuse me? I don't want
you around her again.
Do you understand me?
But mom.
Shut your mouth.
I was 16 before, too.
You lied.
Damn.
Unfair, Mom. That
is just so unfair.
I can't believe-
You're grounded.
First of all, I texted you.
You know what? I'm
telling your father.
No, mom, please.
You don't gotta tell dad.
And you have a boyfriend? Ha.
No way. You are not
going to that party.
I told you, no distractions.
Why do I bother?
- You don't even know Devin.
Okay? I really like him.
Well, if you like him so
much, you should thought
about that before you started
sneaking around with this guy.
You are definitely grounded.
But mom, the singing lesson
just went for a
little bit longer.
Okay? And so I was just
waiting for you in the gym.
It's not what you think.
Amber, my patience
is wearing thin.
If you're gonna lie to
me, I'm not gonna hear it.
You don't understand.
No, you don't rstand.
I bust my ass trying to
take care of you, just so
that you can have
something that I never had.
And for what?
So you can dash it all away
on these fast ass boys?
You know what? I'm canceling
the rest of your lessons.
No. Mom, please. No.
Shh.
[dramatic music]
[door thuds]
[plastic rustles]
Hell no.
[keys jingling]
Babe. Babe, open
the door please.
Shanice.
Okay, look babe. Stop
playing. Stop playing.
I, I know we talked about
this, so please stop playing.
I thought we were cool.
Please open the door.
Shanice.
What?
What are you doing?
Open the door.
First of all, take the
base outta your voice.
And secondly, nigga, we done.
What?
You can't stay here no more.
What the did I do?
What the fuck did you do?
What you keep fucking doing?
You're gonna bring me down
with you. I'm not having that.
Shanice, please just
open the door, dog.
- No.
- Yo, open the fucking door.
Get your hands off my door
or I will call the cops.
You're gonna call
the cops on me?
Yeah.
And maybe I should
talk about the burner
you left in my car.
Oh fuck.
Shanice, no.
No, no, no, no. That's
what this is about?
Yeah. You got me fucked up
using my car for your shit?
Okay, babe, just open
the, open the door please.
Open the fucking door, man.
I'm not playing.
Get your hands off my door.
So you're gonna
snitch on me? Yeah?
Snitch on you?
Did you ever think if
the cops pulled me over
and found that in my car?
You're wilding. That's
not gonna happen.
Nah, nigga. You are wilding.
Stay the fuck the away from me.
Okay. Wait, wait,
wait. No, no.
Say I'm I, I know
I fucked up. Right?
But I'm trying to change.
Okay? Like, no, no. Listen. No.
Jay.
Stop. Stop. Listen, look,
I got my passport today.
See? I got my passport.
Just to prove to you
how serious I am.
A passport, nigga? Something
you been should've had.
Get the fuck outta here, Jay.
Shanice!
Fuck.
Shanice, where's the burner?
[plastic rustling]
[soft music]
[siren blares]
Look, I can't lie.
Even though everything's
been so shit lately,
you make everything
so much better.
It's 'cause you worry so much.
You know, I've always
said take it day by day.
Whatever happens, happens.
It's really all you
can really do, I mean
there's no point in stressing
over things you can't control.
And you're not gonna miss me
if I go all the way to Bolton?
- Babe.
- What?
It's Bolton. It
is not Montreal.
You will be okay.
We'll be okay.
That's all that matters.
So, I should go for it.
Hell yeah.
Plus, I don't want my man
to be a security guard.
Oh, you don't want me
to be security guard?
- No, I don't. I just do not.
- Okay.
I believe in you.
It's gonna be okay.
I'll apply on Monday then.
Okay. Good.
[car door closing]
- What the- - What is...
What?
- That's my sister. Let's go.
- What do you mean?
Oh, we gotta go.
- Why? What?
- Please, please, please,
please go.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
Jesus Christ.
[indistinct] Okay, you want me
to meet your family formally.
I get it.
Yes, yes.
Gimme kiss.
Wait, come. My mom.
My mom. My mom.
Okay. Okay.
- We, we go.
- Bye.
Bye.
[door rattles]
Nice. Working on
Saturday, my ass.
What are you doing here?
Where's the rest of them?
Relax. Look at you.
You're blushing. Oh god.
Stop. No, I'm...
Why are you here? Go away.
I was tired. I wasn't gonna
stay for the whole thing.
Oh, okay.
Well I just thought the
rest of you were on the way.
It's fine. Okay, bye.
So, that's your
girlfriend, huh? Ooh.
- Yeah. Yeah. It's my girlfriend.
- No, she's cute.
Obviously.
Look, it's new,
but you know, I don't wanna
make a big thing of it.
And it is getting serious.
Oh, Josh has a secret.
I'm too smart for you.
I knew you were
lying this morning.
I just didn't want
to tell every-
Secret's safe.
Thanks.
Just kidding. I'm
telling Janelle
Aita, stop.
Oh relax, you're so sensitive.
Stop, god you're so stupid.
Oh, in love? In love!
In love.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
"Sour Keys"?
Yo, run that.
Mom's mad. What'd you do?
Nothing.
Liar.
Shut up.
[glass thump]
Amber.
Devin?
Hey.
Devin. What are
you doing here?
If my mom catches...
Are you dumb?
I'm really sorry about today.
It's okay.
I'm not mad at you, but I
will be if my mom catches you,
so go.
[bags rustling]
Go.
You gotta go.
- I want to talk to your mom.
Devin, no.
What would you even say?
What I did was
dumb. I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to
be disrespectful.
You know, something like that.
Devin, no, like I'm
already grounded. Okay?
Don't make it worse
than it already is.
- Okay.
- Okay. [laughs]
Go.
[Amber giggles]
Oh, isn't he so cute?
You're dumb.
Shut up.
[hiphop music]
Josh, I'm not sure
if I told you this,
but I'm actually from St.
Thomas in Jamaica, right?
Poorest parish on the island.
And I mean,
I grew up on a plantation
shack with no electricity
and the only running water
was a river that was close by.
And it was only by grace of God
and hard work that
brought me here to Canada
and assimilated
and realized that
it's never too late
to reinvent yourself.
You know?
Yeah.
You know you told
me these things
like a thousand times, Carl.
- Alright. [laughing]
- And I'm still
gonna be a cop.
I can't persuade
you out of that.
You'll be a great cop.
- Thanks, Corl.
- Are you going
to the Christmas party tonight?
Hell no, man. I am
going to the poor bar.
Oh well, excuse me.
Yeah.
Should be a good time
tonight though, huh?
Well, I don't know it, so
I'll be having more fun.
Think that's it.
Alright. You're all done here?
Yeah. Yeah. I'll get
the rest of 'em later.
Yeah. Gonna head out.
Alright, I'll see you.
Alright.
It's easier to go
Than to stay
Baby, I don't wanna go
[Amber laughs]
I don't wanna throw, hey
I don't wanna
throw, than to stay
Oh. What?
Oh, don't lemme spoil the fun.
Are you gonna come join us?
Are you gonna come join us?
We gotta do your hair.
So, what is this boy's name?
Devin. And he didn't mean to-
Listen and stay still.
I told you, I don't
like that you lied
to me about a music lesson
and you also have a boyfriend?
I'm sorry that I lied,
but you were just
calling all these boys
like fast and everything.
And I didn't think
you would understand.
Well, I gotta be
able to trust you.
You know?
I told you, if you wanna
sing then you gotta
take it serious.
And don't be chasing
no fast ass boys.
Mom, he's not like that.
Okay, look, he supports me
and it's giving forever vibes.
Oh child, you're young.
You're gonna meet so many
boys in your lifetime.
Mom. I'm serious.
Okay. Okay.
I wanna meet him.
- Really?
- I have to go to the party
and I gotta go in
earlier to set up
so you can come to help too.
Really?
No, no mom!
- Okay. Now, don't don't don't
I love you! Thank you!
That wasn't so hard.
You know what's easier?
It's easier to go
Easier to go
Help!
Easier to go
It's easier to go
Okay.
[soft piano]
So Shanice kicked me out, eh?
Because of your fuck up. Eh?
Because of me?
See now, I gotta figure out
how I'm gonna get the
fucking burner back.
I don't know the fuck
she did with it. So-
Wait, hold up.
Shanice kicked you out
and kept the burner?
What the fuck is Shanice gonna
do with a fucking burner?
Nigga, you need to
get that shit back.
I'm trying.
So, I'm gonna go up in there
and talk to her about it.
See if I can fix this shit.
No, nigga. Don't fix shit.
Nigga, are you stupid
or are you dumb?
Neither. Don't gimme
an no ultimatum.
Like you're a blood clot eater,
nigga get the
fucking burner back.
The fuck?
Nigga, once I do, I'm so
done with this shit. Eh?
- The fuck you- - My last,
it's my last job, my
last shit with anything.
The fuck you mean you done?
I have to make shit right
with Shanice and that's it.
Nigga.
You're not listening to me, bro.
I'm trying to make this easy.
All we gotta do, Jay, to
survive, stack this bread
and clap these cheeks.
It's so easy. Look at me.
I ain't stressing about shit.
Nigga, I see your gray hair
on your chin right now.
Dog, I swear God. You'll
forever be a waste, you.
Nigga, I'm just trying
to look out for you, man.
Alright, Jay, better
hurry the fuck up.
Shit.
Got me out here without
a fucking burner.
Hey.
Okay, um, I'm here.
So, what you need?
Nigga, stop embarrassing me.
[Jay] I'm not trying
to embarrass you.
[Shanice] Go.
[Amber humming]
[both laugh]
Hi.
See? Told you everything
would work out.
Why are you here so early?
Clearly here to help
you out, you know?
- Mm.
- I.e., see you
[laughs] Boy, you're so stupid.
Sweetness.
Yes, yes. Sweetness. what go on.
You always acting salty.
Where you going so far?
Just move. You gon
get me in trouble.
By who?
Come on, Breeze. Honestly.
Come on B. You know
I miss you, right?
- Oh, you miss me?
- Of course. What do you mean?
Mm. What do you miss about me?
You know I miss those lips.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Okay.
So, what you saying?
What you saying tonight?
Oh, no, no, no.
We going figure out when we
could make this happen, but...
What do you mean? You
don't miss me too?
Come on.
You know we had a good time.
Why don't you miss me too?
Hey, yo V.
Oh fuck.
What you doing with
that white suit again?
Get the fuck outta here, pussy.
Fuck you, pussy. Yeah bet.
Get the fuck outta
here, waste suit.
[dramatic music]
- Yo. Krody.
- What up, dog?
Shit. You won't
believe this shit.
What's up?
I just seen you girl with
that goofy Breeze again
and she moving funny.
Ah, eh? Yo, what she doing?
Yo, his hands were
all over still, dog.
Bitch ass nigga don't stop.
You gonna allow that?
Yo fuckin'come pick me up, fam.
Right now.
[dramatic music]
So normally with kids breaking
into the music industry,
it's super competitive.
But I actually think Amber
has a really good shot.
I, I think just with some
lessons she's gonna get even more
confident in her voice.
And that's all. It's gonna
make a huge difference.
Honestly. I'm just relieved
that it's affordable.
Yeah.
And she's gonna commit to it.
- Yo, this track is fire.
- Mm. That's a bop.
It's a bop?
Nigga, why you
say bop like that?
Like what?
You said bop, Like first of all,
un accentuate your Bs
'cause like you're
spitting all over my dash.
I don't have- Why
are you so mean?
I stay having to
wipe the car down
after you come out of it.
Holy.
- Josh ain't even
out front, man.
You should stay away for
this guy. He better be ready.
Guys, he's probably
just working.
- I'll go grab him. It's fine.
- Appreciate you.
- Thank you.
- No problem.
So Bolton, huh?
Bolton.
Yeah. It's a job.
It's a job. But I
think you'll get bored.
- Yeah, I probably will.
- Knowing you,
you'll probably transfer.
Bumbaclot coolie man.
Hey yo, mash up.
What you want? Booger sugar.
Bumbaclot.
Me thinks thinks did
done with that one, oh?
[indistinct] aite. Later.
[engine whirring]
[dramatic music]
What you sayin' now, fam?
[brakes screech]
Come on, pussy. Let's go.
Is that a gun?
Those are those same
hooligans from the other day.
Let's go nigga!
Call the police.
Come on, Josh.
[dramatic music]
So, your mom's cool with it?
Yeah, I think so.
See? My charm came in handy.
Shut up.
So, she saw me last night, eh?
Obviously.
I told you, I'm gonna
take you to prom.
Okay, sure.
[both giggle]
It's kind of cute still.
Why are you still
here? I told you to go.
Hey, why are you
being like that?
The burner's not
even mine. Like-
Okay, so whose is it?
It's Breeze.
You know I wouldn't
be that stupid
to leave my fucking
burner behind.
You left a gun in my car.
I know. And I'm trying
to make it right.
Look, I'm serious
about us. Okay?
I just wanna make
it work. Please.
Move from me.
Yo, Jay!
Yo, I need the burner, fam.
- Why?
- Right now.
Bando's lurking, fam.
Gimme the fucking burner.
Steph. Steph! We gotta go.
We gotta go. We gotta go.
We gotta go. Gotta go.
We gotta go, we gotta go.
[gun firing]
How you like it now, bitch?
[dramatic music]
[gun shot]
What the hell is that?
People are shooting in the hall.
What?
I'm, I'm gonna call 9-1-1.
I already did.
What the fuck is going on?
Come, come on.
Jeeze!
We off this.
Amber. Amber!
Oh my God. Josh.
Josh. Josh, Josh.
What's wrong, what's wrong?
Ah fuck, shit!
Come on.
- Fuck!
- Fuck!
Jay, shoot that nigga.
Jay!
Fuck this shit.
I'm not doing this
shit no more, man.
Fuck you mean, nigga?
Do you not see what
the happened in there?
Let that shit go!
I don't give a fuck!
[gun fires]
[victim groaning]
Say something now, pussy.
[gun fires] [dramatic music]
Someone get an ambulance.
Baby, baby.
Oh my god, he's been
shot. Why was he shot?
I don't know. I don't know.
We gotta get him to a hospital.
Yeah, the car.
There's a-
Go inside my purse, inside.
Come on, breathe.
- Under his arms.
- Under his arms.
Are you okay?
What? Amber!
Oh no my baby!
Where did she get shot?
I don't know. She's
bleeding a lot.
Amber! Oh my god.
Are they coming? Did you call?
Come on Amber, come on
Amber. Come on, come on!
Come on on baby. Come. Come on.
Well, are they coming?
Stay with mommy.
Stay with mommy.
[Nikki] Fuck!
Come on! Come on!
Hello. Yes.
Morningside Community.
Yeah, they're coming.
They're coming.
[Nikki] Come on.
Morningside Community Center.
Yes, female. Female.
Hurry. 14 years old.
Shot in the abdomen.
Please, please
hurry. Morningside.
[group sobbing]
Wow. Now you
wishing my downfall.
I'm not wishing it, bro.
You're wishing it by acting
way the say you're acting, fam.
Trust me.
Holler at the ting. Bring-
Help!
Yo! Is that Josh?
Mark, please! Josh
has been shot.
Please!
- Fuck!
Josh has been shot.
Hold on, I got him,
I got him, I got him.
Grab his legs.
- You got 'em?
Stay with us, buddy.
Grab the door, please.
Fuck.
Come on!
Somebody help me!
She's going to be okay.
Okay, it's okay.
She's okay.
Please, se help.
Carl call an ambulance!
When are they coming?
Oh my God!
Baby, wake up!
[dramatic music]
When are they coming?
Are they coming?
[Carl] Yes. Morningside.
[group sobbing]
[horn honking]
Move out the fuckin' way!
Mark hurry!
Hold Josh. Hold Josh. Hold Josh.
Breathe.
Breathe.
- Breathe.
Breathe, bro. Breathe!
Come on, dog, stay with
us. Stay with us, dog.
I think she had bad gas
or something. Bad gas.
These girls do-
You got ghosted.
They get bad gas.
Holy shit.
Keep going, bro. Keep going!
Keep going. Yeah.
The fucking cops, bro.
- Keep going!
- Keep going, please!
I gotta stop. I gotta stop.
Don't stop.
No, no!
Ah! Ah!
[siren blaring]
[dramatic music]
[door thud]
We just, we gotta
get to the hospital.
The hell you doing?
We just gotta get
to the hospital.
You drinking?
You been smoking?
No, no, no, no, no. Look,
look he's been shot.
There was a shooting at
the community center.
He's been shot.
What are you doing?
Get out the car!
Get out the car!
What are you doing?
What are you doing? No!
Why are you cuffing me?
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
- Please stop resisting.
[people crosstalking]
Get the fuck out of the car.
Get the fuck out of the car!
Get out of the car.
No, please! I'm
a nurse. Please!
Stop resisting!
No, no, no, no, please!
He's still breathing, please.
Please, we have to
get to the hospital.
Put your hands behind your back.
Put your head behind your back.
Get down.
Why are you doing this?
What the fuck are you doing?
He has a, he has a pulse!
[all sobbing]
[dramatic music]
[distant sirens blare]
Yeah, he's dead.
Asian, about 20, 25.
Give me an ambulance.
He's alive.
Gunshot wound.
He's still alive!
Shut up.
Fuck y'all, man.
Ah, fuck.
Fuck y'all.
I think that kid
was already dead.
I'll call it in.
He's going so slow.
Oh my God.
Why haven't they left yet?
Hey, what's going on?
Like why isn't this moving?
What's going on?
[dramatic music]
Did she he had a pulse?
I couldn't quite hear.
No, I think the kid
was already dead.
Fuck.
Should still call
for paramedics.
And I already called it in.
Fuck.
You see where he got shot? No.
No. Saw him in the
back of the car.
Yeah, I know where
they're coming from, so.
Fuck.
What a fucking night.
Well
Where the fuck's that back up.
[sirens blare]
[gun drops]
[radio chatter]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music continues]
They took our brother from us.
Our only brother.
My baby brother.
Things will never be the
same for our family again.
The pain is unbearable
and our lives will
never be the same.
Where is the justice
when it comes
to senseless acts like this?
Nothing will bring him back.
Well, I guess someone's going
to jail for what they did.
But, that doesn't ease my pain.
It won't bring my daughter
Amber and Josh back.
These kids are out here
killing each other.
And for what?
To protect an area?
A hood that we don't even own?
[cameras shutter]
I'll never be able to hold
my daughter in my arms again.
I won't be able to
hear her voice again.
I'll never see her grow up.
She was 14.
14! [crying]
Justice won't bring 'em back.
[dramatic music]
Hey y'all, it is your
girl at Amber Rose
and I have to
schedule this vlog.
So, you will be
seeing this later.
But by the time
that you see this,
I would've already done a few
vocal coaching with my girl
and I'll be ready
for my performance.
I feel super inspired, y'all.
It's a shift in energy
when something closes down
and makes way for
bigger things to happen.
Word on the streets is,
Nikki might be working on
building another Morningside
center and Josh is gonna
be a cop in Bolton.
With Shanice going
back to school,
I mean, that just means
that little old me gotta
get my life together.
You know, I gotta step it
up. But don't worry about me.
Okay? I got big plans,
touring, telling my story
and you know, making
my mark. [chuckles]
Like I know my mom is gonna
miss me when I'm gone,
but she is strong and as long
as I can keep sharing my story
right here on Amber's vlog,
then it's like I'm
still with you all.
And besides, y'all can
always hit playback.
[laughing] I love y'all.
Okay, and I always will.
I want y'all to keep
shining, keep smiling,
and until next time,
it's your girl,
Amber Rose, and I'm signing off.
Bye. [laughs]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music continues]
[dramatic music continues]
[dramatic music continues]
[dramatic music continues]
[dramatic music continues]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music continues]
[soft music]
[film reel clicking]
[tense music]
[Radio] 530, shots fired.
Can we get an EMS code 3
51st street, we got one down
[sirens blaring]
[police radio chatter]
[engine revving]
[horn honking]
[passenger breathing heavily]
Breathe, breathe,
bro. Breathe.
[horn honking]
Move out the fuckin' way!
[Passenger] Mark, hurry.
I haven't heard
anything about it.
[laughs] I told you.
Guess what my son tells
me this is called?
He calls this ghosting.
Ghosting?
Yeah. Holly shit.
[siren blares]
[Radio] Margo delta 5
foxtrot 7 hotel 8.
[car honking]
Just ah, Lawrence east
just west of Morningside
[sirens blaring]
[tires skidding]
[passenger whimpering]
[sirens blaring]
[horn honking]
[window whirs]
[hip hop music]
[hip hop music]
[argument in distance]
- Are you seeing that?
- Nope. I don't see a thing.
You did see it.
We both saw it.
So? That doesn't mean
I have to admit to it.
But you just did. Whatever.
I'm telling my mom about that.
Are you serious?
You can't be a rat.
Yes I can. My mama
runs this center.
Y- ou're a snake. Hey, you
can't push me like that.
Hey, hey.
Hey, hey, hey.
What y'all doin'?
What did I tell
you about pushing?
Go inside, we got
something to do.
Sir. [indistinct] Five-O
is right around the corner.
You're a good youth,
eh? Thanks, pussy.
Jesus Christ.
Bad area man.
[kids laughing]
Hello.
Stop the playing.
Josh. I need to see you
in the office later.
Yeah. Man's always
on my case, man.
Oh, hey babe. Are
you still working?
Yeah.
I thought you'd be done by four.
I know, but I got in some shit.
I'll meet you in the
parking lot. Okay?
Okay, cool.
There's, there are
people out there.
What'd you expect? They all
come to see you, Star Girl!
Shut up, you clown.
No, but for real,
you're gonna kill it.
Yeah. I don't know, I'm just
a little nervous, you know?
Why?
Like, like what if
I forget the words?
Forget the...
Girl, stop.
You've been singing that
song for a long ass time
and hey, hey, if you forget,
look out on the stage.
- Okay.
- See me.
I'll mouth the words to you.
You better not forget.
I got your back.
If you messed me up.
Swing the keys, no?
Hold up. Who are
you talking to?
Oh, okay. My bad.
Sorry. Chill chill chill.
Can I have the keys please?
I'm working a double tonight.
- Okay, so now?
- You're lucky, you're cute.
- I know, right?
- Here.
I'll get a ride back with Renee,
but I'll need it
back later for work.
Okay. You know me love you
right, like cooked food.
Stop. I have to work.
[soft piano music]
[singer hums]
Arguments, fighting
We are always on edge of
negativity's presiding
We don't understand why
Things just don't work
out the way we plan
Hmm. Do you know where
you're gonna go next?
Man, I been so busy,
I haven't even looked.
I can't believe that
after all these years
of growing up here,
this place is gonna
turn into a condo.
You know, it's like,
what about us? Right?
We still live and
work in the area
and then boom,
the rug just gets pulled out
right from under us, you know?
Them ones.
Feels like the
weight of the world
The weight of the world
What do you think?
She's good.
Hmm
I mean, thought it was crazy
or something. I don't know.
No, no, no. She's really good.
You should let her
take it serious.
She wrote this song?
She writes all the damn time.
That's amazing.
Yeah. But, she's so young.
I don't want her to be
distracted from school.
No, she can go to
school and pursue
singing at the same time.
I think she just needs some
singing lessons to, you know,
develop what she already has.
Singing lessons is expensive.
It's not that I don't have money
I just didn't plan for that.
I think Renee could do
it for like mad cheap.
I don't know, maybe
like 40 bucks a sesh.
But in exchange, you have to
come help me set up for Sunday.
What's Sunday?
Girl, the Christmas
party, the last time
we're gonna have one here.
Right.
Okay, sure. I'll help.
Feels like the
weight of the world
See, she's for sure in the
Scarborough Talent Show.
Like, what?
Weight of the world
- I'm really proud of you.
- Thanks, mom.
Can I tell my friends I'm in?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yay!
[sighs] I used to sing
when I was in church.
I just wish I had the chance
to do what you were doing.
Oh, so you're basically
living vicariously through me.
Vicariously.
Yeah. Vicariously
means that you're-
I know what vicariously means.
Okay.
Where do you get
your mouth? Geez.
Obviously you, duh.
Mm.
Oh, I talked to Nikki
and she might get Renee
to vocal coach you.
I love Renee.
But if she does that, then
you have to focus, okay?
- Okay, mom.
- No, I'm serious.
This is where people can
see that you can sing
and write your own songs.
This is your moment to shine.
Okay, mom. I'll
take it serious.
Good.
Yeah. You ain't
gotta worry about me.
[horn honking]
- Hey, hey, hey! Yo!
What are you doing?
Stop this.
Josh.
Your job is to alert the
authorities and let them handle it.
Alright? We have protocols for
a reason and you know this.
So you just want me to
stand there and do nothing?
Yes. Okay.
You jeopardize your
own safety, position,
and most importantly,
our reputation.
These guys don't play.
They could have had guns or-
Okay, but Carl, they didn't.
Right? And what reputation?
You're not a cop.
You're security
Yet. I'm not a cop yet.
Right. Whatever.
Just don't let it happen again.
Follow protocol. Got it?
Okay, good.
[hiphop music]
[phone chimes]
Yo, fam.
Hm?
Remember Keisha?
Who, big booty Keisha?
Of course.
- She's trying to link.
- For real?
Mm hm.
I remember her. [indistinct]
[car beeps]
Fucking car eats gas, dog.
Look, I gotta pull
up at a gas station.
Hold. Hello? Hello?
Hello? Hello? Hello?
My order's right there.
My order is ready.
I'm going anywhere, fam.
This nigga.
Nigga, you got gas. Relax.
I just need to
get it back quick.
So, hurry the fuck up, man.
Yeah, yeah.
Hold up. Is that Victoria?
Who, the B with Bando?
Yeah. It's Victoria.
Yo, I used to clap those
cheeks back in the days.
Oh fuck, boy. Oh, fuck.
And then she taught me about
like, she want a
boyfriend or something.
Can't be me. I know that's
not her man though, Bando?
[laughing] What?
This nigga's crazy.
[both laughing]
She driving now, dog.
So cheesed
drive though.
[soft music]
So, how did it go?
He didn't fire me,
'cause that would suck.
Getting fired a few weeks before
we all lose our job anyway.
Yeah, but you passed
the police test.
You're gonna be a cop.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
This hiring freeze though.
Such a slap in the face, man.
Well, maybe I can, you
know, talk to my dad
and I don't know, maybe
pull some strings.
Like all the way in Bolton?
No, baby. You know
that's too far.
I mean, my family's
here. You're here.
Yeah. But how long will
the freeze last for?
A few months. A year, maybe.
Babe. A year?
Bolton is way better
than waiting a year
and looking for another job.
Well, they said
they'd call, but...
Let me get a Goat Roti.
Goat roti.
He's gonna get two doubles
and a pineapple juice.
Two doubles and a
pineapple juice.
And give that one over
there a chicken roti.
[Both] Chicken roti.
Yeah.
And then the goat, yeah man.
Okay, I see you. Holy.
This guy.
- Watch. 35.
- 35.
Holy
Alright, just dashing
money at people.
It's what we doing?
Was a nice restaurant,
that's crazy.
It's gonna be good. Trust me.
- Shit better be good.
- It's gonna be.
Do you see the
granny in the back?
- Yeah.
- Look at those forearms.
- They're thick.
- Yeah.
My nigga, with
forearms like that,
she gonna roll out good roti.
Don't bend me for mine, eh.
When my food comes,
don't ask me for none.
I'm having a piece.
Dog, I actually know that B.
She works with
Shanice at the center.
So wait, you mean to tell
me you gonna let this man
get you all up in
your fucking feelings?
You're a grown ass man.
Oh, but bro, I'm just saying.
This man's scooping
all of our god damn.
Bando's not scooping
all of our gal down.
- Whatcha talking about?
- He scooping your gal.
- What?
- I'm chilling, fam.
I'm chilling, dog.
[hiphop music]
- Yo, I'm gonna say something.
- No way.
What are you doing, dog?
Allow it, fam.
- I just wanna- -
It's an old thing.
Allow it bro.
I just wanna fuck with
him a little bit. Alright?
Being emotional.
Being emotional.
- Emotional?
- You're being emotional.
Relax. Just wanna
fuck with him.
And listen. Look, look.
Don't do nothing crazy.
Go in there, get your
fucking roti and come back.
Just going to get my roti
and I'm going to fuck
with him a little bit, alright?
Chill out.
Fuck... this guy is so sus.
[door thuds]
Okay.
Yo B. Geez, yo, you
still looking sweet.
You're looking fit still.
[indistinct] One time.
- Sorry.
- I blocked you.
Hey yo!
I just known him from time.
Hey, chill out, bro.
Yeah, I known him from time.
Hey, hey yo.
Back the fuck up, dog.
What's your fucking
problem, bro?
Is there a problem here?
That's what I thought.
Foul.
What now, pussy?
Breeze, chill out!
The fuck you gonna
do, nigga? Huh?
What?
[horn honking]
Shut up.
- Chill out.
- Shut the fuck up, pussy.
Yeah, that's right.
- It's on sight. Eh?
Yo, I catch you in these
ends, it's on sight, fam.
Calm down. Calm down.
Why you acting so crazy?
I told you I know
the nigga from time.
What the fuck are you doing,
letting mans touch you like
that on your waist huh?
You fried?
Nigga.
The fuck were you doing?
- Drive the fucking car dog.
- Fuck, man!
Nigga fucking pissed me off.
[tires screech]
[soft music]
It's gonna be okay.
It's just, my whole
family's so excited
about me passing the test.
Even helped me lease a car
just to congratulate me.
Now, I can't even
apply for a job.
I really do think
it's some good news.
And you should smile.
There you go.
Yeah, I guess I just gotta
think on the positive side.
I'm so cheesed.
Well, I got some news too.
Yeah?
Yeah. I do.
What?
Well, first I need a drum roll.
- Okay. [drums]
- Okay, good.
Well you are looking at
Wilson's Public Hospital's
brand new RN.
What? Stop. You got the job?
- Yes I did.
- Let's go, baby!
- Yep.
- Yeah!
Okay. Congratulations. Oh.
Thank you.
Just, so does this mean
you're moving closer
or further from me?
It's, it's a little cl.
I mean, it's not
that much closer.
Ah, it's, it's still pretty far.
Okay, I'll take it though.
[phone chiming]
Yo the Mandem wanna link up.
- Oh yeah?
- Yeah.
Where are we linking
up with the Mandem?
Fredericks.
- Ooh, the haka joint?
- Yep.
Ah, it's delicious.
I like that place.
[phone chiming]
- Done now eh?
- Yeah, man.
[doors thud]
Yo.
For real?
Nigga, you shook?
[chuckles] This nigga shook.
This nigga shook.
Nobody's shook, fam.
No one's shook.
I'm just not trying to get
into shit because of you.
That nigga soft.
Plus, why the fuck
you stressing?
He didn't fug see you.
Nigga, that shit's
on me. Alright?
Alright, alright,
thanks for the ride.
I'll catch you
tomorrow, alright?
[phone chiming]
Nigga, what'd I say about my car
and why are you
ignoring my texts?
- Huh? What?
- Huh?
Did I stutter, motherfucker?
Baby, chill, man.
Chill? You got me
calling you down.
You know what? I'm
sick of this shit.
This is my car. It ain't yours.
I go work, something
you don't fucking-
Shanice, like what is
wrong with you? [laughs]
Probably some whack
ass bitch in my car.
Whoa, whoa. Hey.
Motherfucker taking my car.
You think I be fucking
around on you? In your car?
Makes no sense, Shanice.
I brought it back.
Nah, you keep doing this
shit. This is my car.
It ain't yours.
- Okay. Okay.
I'm letting you stay
with me rent free
just so you can save up
for your business
construction bullshit
or whatever the fuck that is.
And that's the problem.
It's your ticket out
of here, not ours.
First of all, why are you
calling me out so hard?
And second, I would
never do that.
You know what I'm doing is
for the both of us. Okay?
I'm trying to get us both
the fuck up outta here.
I'm getting my
passport tomorrow.
The plan is still
Jamaica, five star resort.
Oxtail, jerk chicken, Ackee
and salt fish, porridge,
yam and banana, all
them things. [laughs]
Stupid.
Look, what time
you get off work?
I don't know.
Late. I'm closing.
Okay, I was thinking after work
you could bring home some food.
Can roll us of
blunt. We can smoke.
Chill. I can rub your back.
You know the things you-
You left my fucking tank empty?
Move!
- Wow.
- The fuck outta here.
That's cold, girl. I'm on my
knees out here in this bitch.
Yo, this man always
caught slipping, dog.
Caught sleeping dog.
In these streets, bro.
Bro, chill.
I literally just woke up like
a fucking hour ago. I'm tired.
Why?
I run a barbershop.
I'm a businessman.
- Nigga, shut the fuck up.
We damn well know you were
at Alyssa's crib last night.
Say word. You're
still smashing that.
What can I say?
- Wow.
A man's got needs.
Oh my gosh. Smashing that?
Wow. Y'all are cute.
Really, Josh?
Yeah. This poom
poom's in love.
[group laughing]
Oh my.
Yo, you've known this bitch...
This fine, fine young lady
for like three weeks, dog.
Nah, like four.
So, Brandon, trying to swing
through to Porter
Bar next Sunday?
Yeah, they're playing
the game that night.
Okay. That sounds fun.
I wanna go.
Yeah, we can go.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, yeah.
I just got work and I'll
just change that work.
- All right, bet.
- Cool.
Nikki, why is Shanice out
there 45 minutes late,
smoking in her car?
This isn't some [indistinct].
[hiphop music]
Now they get me for the play
Tell the numbers,
[indistinct] I'm getting paid
I'm a don, just like Perrier
It's bout time I'm
[indistinct] that face
On the low, like
I'm cutting up bass
Tell 'em come on man,
I'll meet 'em at the gate
Shanice.
Shanice.
- Oh shit.
- What the fuck?
Nicki, I am so sorry girl.
I was having some car trouble.
Car trouble.
The boss is in still.
He's been watching
you this whole time.
- Oh shit.
- Yeah, oh shit
Look, Shanice, it's not fair
to everyone else that you just
come and go as you please.
He just told me
no more warnings.
So, what? That's it?
I can't keep covering for you.
I got Carl on my ass now too.
This isn't gonna work
out. You're firing me?
And three weeks before we close?
What do you want me to do?
He's literally on me about this.
Come on.
I said I was sorry.
You of all people
know I need this job.
Does this mean I'm not
gonna get my bonus?
Nikki?
I need that money for school.
Shanice, man, you think I
wanna fire you? I don't.
God, I helped you get
this job. Fuck, man.
All you had to do was
show up and be on time.
Please don't fire me.
Oh my God.
What am I gonna do with you?
Okay, look,
just go home today and
come back tomorrow.
I'll talk to him,
but he's cheesed.
Fuck.
Look, I'm gonna go
pay for this check.
- Shut up.
- Yo, my nigga.
Shut up.
And she's paying
for all of this?
She's guaped up and she's
[indistinct], my nigga.
Shut up, dog.
She's right there.
She can hear you, fam.
Yeah, she like five
years older than me.
Yo. What she do?
She a lawyer or some
shit? How she rich, rich?
That's what I'm saying.
She like CEO of a law or
business firm or some shit?
- No, she's a nurse, bro.
- Oh, well. Hello nurse
Nigga.
Yeah, nurse, man. And
then I'm gonna be a cop.
So, you know the ting works.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Man's gonna be a cop, already
messing with tings
in the law system
that's some law and order vibes?
Okay.
That doesn't track, bro.
Bro, she's a nurse.
Doesn't connect. You
know what I mean?
Nurse, lawyer, whatever, nigga.
Yo, where is she from?
Like out west, bro.
Where?
Mississauga?
- West.
- Crampton?
Worse, man. Oakville.
Oakville?
Where the fuck is that?
Far, my nigga.
Not even, bro.
It's like 53 minutes
or something like that.
It is like 53 minutes.
53 minutes is a minute.
It's not far, bro.
That's like a whole
episode of "Breaking Bad".
Oh, for a grown ting?
Dog, truth say you
can't even really talk,
still Mr. Fall in
Love in one week.
[group laughing]
- Nice, nice.
You're so taught,
like you chat so much.
- How you mean?
- Bro.
I'm showing you what it is.
Like...
Oh, fuck.
- What the fuck?
The is this?
Bitch, who the fuck are you?
Who the fuck is this bitch?
Oh fuck.
Bitch, who the
fuck [indistinct].
Shanice, Shanice!
No, no, no.
Chill, chill,
chill, chill, chill.
Shanice!
The fuck outta here.
You dumb, bitch? Yo.
Yo, who are you?
Are you? Who the fuck are you?
Get the fuck out.
[dramatic music]
[door thuds]
Hey, hey.
Pack your shit and get
the fuck out of here.
Wait, wait, yo, yo,
you serious right now?
No. No, I'm not serious.
Yeah, I'm fucking serious,
nigga, are you dumb?
Yo, listen, look,
don't overreact.
Alright? Don't overreact.
Listen, listen.
This, we can, we can,
we can talk about this.
Talk about what?
You only wanna talk
'cause you got caught.
You keep on doing
this shit to me.
Maybe I'm the stupid one
because I keep taking you back.
You had this bitch in my house
on my couch. Nigga, fuck you.
I should fuck you up too.
So you want me to
fucking leave, huh?
I'm not leaving. Okay?
Look, don't be tripping
over no fucking bullshit.
That's just a homegirl
from around the way.
Then, go be with
the fucking homegirl
from around the way then.
Here, I'll help you pack.
Yo, Shanice, man.
Yo, yo. Where, where am I
supposed to fucking go? Huh?
Where am I supposed to go?
You know I lost my
job today? [crying]
Wait, ?
Fuck.
Uh.
Aite, aite, aite, aite, aite.
Aite, baby, I, I didn't
mean to hurt you.
You know, um...
I just, I I got some
shit I need to work on.
I mean, listen,
don't sweat the job.
I can cover rent.
Let me get us the
fuck up outta here.
[Shanice crying]
[camera shutters]
Josh!
Get up. Get up. Get up.
Get up.
- You guys
doing in my room?
Look at this guy.
Okay, come on out.
Your car just arrived,
right on time.
Really?
- Yes. Yes.
- I'm coming.
Stop, Jann, stop!
Stop.
That's so annoying.
Hurry up.
I'm coming.
Are you serious?
You like it?
Oh my God. Who did the bow?
Guilty.
Christmas came early.
Oh, thank you. Thank you, so-
Time for an upgrade,
Officer Josh.
Thank you. Oh.
Deserve it. Now,
can you stand still?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Janelle, can you come
here for a second?
- What's up?
- Look, even though I got in,
I haven't fully told mom
it's gonna be a while
before I get in.
What? You have to tell them.
Yeah. I, I will, can can,
can I do it later please?
- No, do it now.
- Come on.
They already helped you
lease a car and everything.
I know, I know,
I know. Terrible.
It's, it's not so bad.
I'll alley-oop you to you.
- Okay.
- Okay?
Yeah.
Okay. Thanks.
Hey, smile.
Thank you all so much
for this. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank
you, thank you, thank you
thank you.
- Thank you.
- So welcome.
Oh, I love it.
You deserve it.
[speakers crackle]
[drumsticks clank]
[upbeat music]
If you ain't speaking love
I can't understand
what you say
You better talk in
hugs and kisses,
Little brother,
or I ain't playin'
Need translations,
baby I'll supply that
Need a dictionary,
baby I'll go buy that
Amber!
- [Amber] Yeah?
- Come here baby.
Coming.
I been
Mom!
Who's dress is that?
It was mine and I kept it.
No way, mom. It's perfect.
Isn't it kind of big though?
Oh, we could just take
it in a little bit.
Okay.
Then maybe we can go
over to your cousins
and borrow some accessories
and shoes to match.
No way. Oh my,
mom, you had style.
Why don't I see you
wearing this no more?
[both laugh]
Yeah, that's, that was a moment.
What's wrong?
I don't know.
Like I was so cool
performing in front
of just y'all, it's
just gonna be a lot
of people at the talent show.
I mean, it's at Grand
Central, right? It's huge.
I'm just a little
nervous. You know, I've,
I've never done that before.
I know, baby. But this is
not the time to be nervous.
I mean, this is something
you wanted, right?
You said it, right?
Yeah, of ce.
But...
Shake a leg.
Okay.
Now how are you nervous when
you put yourself on camera
all the time?
There's no audience. It's
just me and my phone.
Oh gosh.
Okay.
Well you just gonna
have to work on it
until you get over stage fright.
Yeah? And practice makes
permanent, I promise.
Okay.
Plus, I really like the song.
Really?
Oh, what?
I can already hear
it on the radio.
Oh my gosh. Imagine.
Mmm...
You sound like a dog.
Woof.
So, are you gonna tell us
what happened yesterday?
Well, you already know
I passed the test,
but um, Toronto police
are on some hiring freeze.
So when that's done, I'm
going to be able to apply.
So what are your options?
I mean, they're
hiring in Bolton.
Good chance I can get in there.
Okay. So go there.
There's nothing there.
Population's like 20,000
or something like that.
And there's no action.
What choice do you have?
You're gonna have car
insurance and car payments.
Yeah, but then I would
be far from everyone.
You can transfer after.
It's not like you have
kids or a girlfriend.
You should go.
Get some experience.
You literally have
zero obligations.
You don't wanna work
for Toronto anyway.
Heard what happened?
The headquarters
recently shut down
their bar after 30 years.
What did they need a bar
for in the first place?
Why did they shut down?
They caught the
sergeant driving drunk.
I mean, that's the kind of
people they're hiring? Right?
That's why they
should be hiring me.
Where are you going?
Ah, to work.
You have to work tonight?
Oh, we were going to that
family bowling thing tonight.
Your dita's coming as well.
You're working on a Saturday?
Someone has to
make car payments.
Nice.
I just thought he
was off on Saturdays.
Thanks for breakfast, Mom.
[oil sizzles]
Morning babes.
Stop.
What's this?
They're increasing
the rent again?
Yeah.
[phone chimes]
[sighs] Thank fuck.
I still have my job.
Yeah um, about that.
Like, my bad about
yesterday. Eh?
I'm not trying to be the
reason you're stressed out.
You know.
It's not just about
yesterday Jay.
It's about everything.
I don't know if I can
keep doing this shit.
Babe. I got you. Okay?
Look, I am going to
change starting today.
I'll show you.
Just trust me. Okay?
I heard that before.
Just... just go
sit down. Alright.
[device chimes]
Hey babe.
Hey. Sorry I missed
your call earlier.
That's okay. Listen, I
was thinking about today.
This is the plan.
I'm gonna tell my mom
that I'm meeting my girls
at Scarborough Town Center.
And?
And, meet me there dummy. Duh.
Oh, okay. Okay. I see
what you're doing. Sneaky.
But I like it. All right.
The mall it is then.
Okay, cool. I'll see you
then. I love you. Bye.
[computer chimes]
What's up y'all? It's your girl,
Amber Rose, back with
another confessional.
I smashed that audition.
The song was a hit and
hunties, guess what.
Gimme a little
drum roll. [drums]
I got into the talent show!
Oh my gosh. I know, I know.
Can you believe it?
Oh, I'm still shaking.
I'm still pinching myself.
It's giving me, I did
that because I did that.
Just imagine it. You know, I
win the entire showcase. Boom.
My song, "Easier"
gets a record deal.
I go onto the radio and
then boom, bop, yeah!
Scarborough girl to the world!
Oh.
The money is still flowing
in from the investors
who were throwing up
those black squares.
So.
- Facts.
- Right?
That is a great idea.
Just planting some
seeds, you know?
Oh, can you coach Fi's
kid for $40 a sesh?
Amber? Today?
Yeah, she got in
the talent show.
- She's so good.
- So good.
Okay. Well yeah,
I can do like two.
Perfect.
I will let her know. Thank you.
Yeah, of course.
- Hey, Renee.
- Hi Shanice.
Oh, you're on
time. Look at that.
So am I fired or on suspension?
Obviously you're not fired.
I asked you to come in.
Hold up.
I know you're not cheesed at me.
If anything, I should
be cheesed at you.
Not only were you late,
you made yourself more late
by smoking in your car.
I had to send you home.
You couldn't fend for me?
Obviously I did. You're
here, aren't you?
Even after all that
and you're still
getting your bonus.
I would never do that to you.
Thanks.
Oh, and you're helping
me for the party.
- Do I have a choice?
- No you do not. Thank you.
- Why Bri?
- You always come through.
Yeah, and that's why
they call me Perky.
You don't know.
- Yeah.
Hold on this.
Thank you
Hold on, hold on
Alright, go on.
- Alright.
The time is now 12:43 PM
And I noticed those two
hooligans from the other day,
loitering in our parking lot
doing something drug related.
I, I can't tell what, but
it's worth looking into.
[siren blares]
[dramatic music]
[latch clicks]
Geez! Sexiness.
Yo. You were so
rude last night.
You can't be pulling shit
like that in front of Bando.
Are you dumb?
I was rude?
Why you with that
waste youth anyways?
You know you should
be with me, right?
[laughs] Boy please.
You had your chance.
Fuck.
It's Bando. Aite, bounce.
Why I gotta bounce?
[dramatic music]
Fuck.
Yo shorty, who you dealing with?
Come here.
Why I see you talking
to that man still, eh?
And I thought I told
you to off that.
What are you?
- Yours.
Ah, that's mine.
Okay, can I get in the car now?
Go on.
Yo fam, first the
community center. Right?
And now everything
around it though.
Yep.
And not only that, but
the politicians plan
to move the Scarborough
border more east.
Huh? What?
So wait,
this ain't gonna be
Scarborough no more?
They can do that?
They can do whatever
the fuck they want.
Because mans in the
hood don't vote, dog.
Yo, they moved the
border more east,
that means all these condos
coming up become part
of the voting region
of North York.
So this is technically North
York and not Scarborough.
Because Scarborough has a rap.
You tell fucking Becky
and Hunter that you're from
here to give you the side eye.
[laughs] True.
So they put these new
condos up in North York,
which makes it more
appealing to live here.
And the rent goes up.
Yo, you know that
housing right now
to buy a home is like 950
to a million, average.
That's why mans
can't afford houses.
Well look, wait, I thought
you wanted to get a bike.
Now this man wants
a real estate?
Nah fam, I'm still
getting my bike.
Next year, a Yamaha R6 600 CC.
Yeah. Right, right,
right, right.
No dog. I got dreams, fam.
Imma get a house
too. Sweet wifey.
Maybe I want a little
youth running around.
Throw some baby Jordans on
him. You know what I'm saying?
Yo, got a link on
those Jordans. Eh?
Say word.
Mans can't afford no
Jordans, bro. Look at this.
Yo.
Yo.
Chill, bro. Easy, man.
What is that?
Josh. Josh.
Fam, that's a little bit, dog.
That's that's two weeks?
Pinch
Something like that, bro.
- Easy bro.
- Oh, my days.
Yo.
Just get your girl
to pay for it.
No, no, I am not that guy.
But I am seeing her
tonight though, so.
So wait, yo, this test
then, it was pointless.
Pointless. Exactly.
So I'm not gonna be
a cop anytime soon.
At least not in Toronto.
- That's crazy.
- Well Bolton it is, eh?
Bolton?
Why is this man forever
traveling so far for work?
Nigga, allow him, him and
Steph, perfect for each other.
You know, who says long distance
relationships don't work?
What are you saying after this?
Steph.
Saying all it took was
her buying all the
Mandem food one time.
Just walk, bro.
Let's walk.
This man love. Yo.
This guy's a lover man.
Y'all, I've been working on
these training bracelets for
so long, but they are finally
ready for you to get a pair.
Yo, who's calling me?
Devin, can you not pick
a better time to call?
Boy, I'm recording.
Sorry. Sorry. I just, I just
wanted to say how cool it was
that you're gonna be
performing in front
of so many people.
Like, what?
Look, I'm not complaining,
but this all happened so fast.
I was actually gonna
ask, are you coming
to the Christmas
party at Morningside?
Yeah, of course
I'm going. I think.
I gotta ask my mom.
So what you're saying
is we're going together.
Boy, I don't know. I
gotta ask my mom. Okay?
I gotta go.
- Okay. Okay.
- Mall, 2:00 PM
Okay, got it.
Oh shit. I gotta go.
Who are you talking to?
Myself recording a video.
Hmm? Renee is
coaching you today.
So you have to meet
her at the center.
I was gonna go to the
mall with some friends.
- Well that's canceled.
- Alright.
Alright. So hurry
up and get dressed.
I'm leaving in 30 minutes,
so don't drag your feet.
I won't.
[phone clicking]
[phone chimes]
[indistinct chatter]
My coca bear's already cold.
Hush dog, hush hush hush.
Yo. Yo, yo. So, so you
tellin' me Keisha came over,
clapped the cheeks.
And Shanice caught you?
Yeah.
And she let you stay
and made you breakfast?
Hey yo, my guys greasy.
This man's a real G, eh?
Hey look man, it was
fucked up. It's not funny.
Man, you know she's
a crazy ass bitch.
Man, all the shit she's
been through with you
and she's still with your ass?
Man, dash or die.
Nigga.
Watch your mouth when
you talk about my ting.
I'm not gonna tell you again.
- Are you pussy whipped, dog?
- Nobody's pussy whipped dog.
- You just clapped Keisha.
- I know.
In fucking Shanice's house.
How are you trying to do better?
Look man, I'm fucking
up. All right?
I know I'm fucking up.
But I want better for myself and
so I wanna actually
like do better.
I'm not trying to fuck
on Keisha no more.
I'm not trying to link
up no other tings.
I'm trying to be serious
about Shanice, trying
to be serious about my business.
Don't you want anything
else outta life? Like what?
What do you see yourself doing?
I see myself
stacking these bricks
and clapping these hoes.
What the fuck?
Clapping these hoes
well into your forties
and fifties and
sixties and seventies?
Like what the fuck
you gonna do then?
Shit, if my back's still good.
This nigga.
Alright, bro. You do you.
I'm not, look,
I'm not trying to tell
you how to live your life.
I just want better for myself.
I'm trying to move on from this
bullshit that I've been doing.
Move on from what?
From clapping
things like Keisha,
from cheating on Shanice
every five seconds,
from living in her crib.
I don't even have my own shit.
I don't have my own car.
That's on you, fam.
But yo, I can't find my piece.
Can you check Shanice's whip?
Wait, what?
Nigga.
You might of left your
shit in Shanice's car
and you saying that
shit so nonchalantly?
Give it back to her?
No. Why the fuck
would I do that? No.
You mean why the fuck
would you do that?
Nigga, you irresponsible ass.
You know, a real G
woulda caught that shit.
Nigga, You slippin, you
tripping over this cyattie.
The fuck wrong with you, man.
Get your shit right.
Fucking check the whip.
Lower your voice.
If Shanice finds
the shit in her car,
she's gonna lose her mind.
Nigga, that shit soft.
Just blame it on me.
You are so fucking waste.
Crazy. It's crazy.
I always keep my shit on me.
I know where my shit
is at all times.
Fuck.
You know I'm already on thin
ice with this girl anyways.
Fuck, man, I'm getting
my passport today.
You ain't getting shit.
I spoke to your dad.
He's okay with having
you over next weekend.
So I need yo call
him and arrange that.
Okay, great.
I'll just have
to schedule my vlog
to post earlier, then.
Maybe you should lay off
the YouTube vlogging ting
and focus more on your
schooling and singing.
What? But vlogging
is, it's my outlet.
You know, I I have a
reputation to upkeep.
Girl got fans.
Fans. What fans?
Yo mom, you gotta
listen to this song.
Listen to this song.
[upbeat music]
Don't do that when
I'm talking to you.
It's a good song though.
But I like this song.
Can you just talk
about this later?
First of all, what do
you know about that song?
Yeah, what do you know
about Wo Daddy? Huh?
Mom, look, it's
just a catchy song.
You're not telling
me you're into that?
Yeah, you're a child. You
know nothin' 'bout it.
Mom, I know a lot
more than you think.
Plus, didn't you have me at 16?
That's like two years
older than I am now.
What? Don't you come
to my house pregnant.
Okay.
Do you hear me?
Mom, I'm joking.
- I will drag you.
- I'm joking.
Yeah, well, don't
make those jokes.
Look bro, I'm not-
They're not funny.
I'm not gonna get pregnant.
I'm not having sex.
Oh my God. I can't
deal with this. Okay?
You're gonna gimme
a heart attack.
Okay, mom, chill. Okay,
look, I'm not gonna have sex.
I'm not gonna get pregnant.
I'm gonna talk to dad tonight
and I'm gonna the Christmas
party with my friends.
Not so fast. You see
how you're so sneaky?
- What do you mean?
- Uhuh.
You're not going to that party
because they are
going to be there.
Who's they?
I don't want you around
them fast ass boys.
No distractions.
We agreed.
- But that's so- - Did we not?
That's so unfair.
All of my friends are going.
Amber, you don't know now,
but one day you will understand.
I promise.
But Mom, aren't you going?
How come you can
go when I can't go?
Isn't that a little
hypocritical?
Shush your mouth.
Here. Take the
money from my purse.
Woo! Cash money!
Lets see what's in here.
It ain't for you.
It's for your lesson.
Okay.
So don't mess around.
I won't.
Thank you, mama.
Hmm
I dunno what I'm gonna do, fam.
I need fucking bread.
You know Shanice's rent
is going up, again?
Fuck, man.
They try to say that it's
because of gang violence
or some bullshit.
Have to-That shit's so
fucking annoying.
Fuck you mean it's
gang violence?
It's not always
fucking gang violence.
Sometimes there's two
mans who just have beef.
So what's your excuse?
- Hmm?
- What you mean?
That shit you pulled yesterday.
That doesn't help any.
Nigga, you still on this shit?
Yes.
Bando ain't going to do shit.
I ain't scared of Bando.
I didn't say you
were scared of Bando.
I'm saying smarten up.
You're starting beef
and bringing heat to
the block over some gal.
Are you okay?
Need fucking counseling
or something.
- Nigga, you getting soft.
- Oh, okay.
Hey, did you buy
all the cutlery,
plastic cups and decorations?
- Ah, it's in the car.
- Okay, we need them.
- Now?
- Yes.
Now
[plastic rustles]
What the?
Girl, let him go.
Take this fuckery as a sign.
You know, on top of that, I
caught Jay with some bitch
in my house last night?
What? Hold. Hold up.
Like, like caught in the
motion doing the ting.
No.
Yeah.
He left a gun in my car.
Is he fucking crazy?
Yeah.
No, you need to get rid
of that gun immediately
and get rid of Jay
at the same time
about he's using your
house for his tings.
Wait, what did you do
when you caught them?
I kicked her out.
- Shanice.
- Obviously.
What did you do about Jay?
I let him stay.
You did what?
I don't know.
Why would you do that?
Nikki. I don't know.
No, Shanice.
This man is playing you, like
fully fucking playing you.
Why are you putting
up with this?
Him and his brother
Breeze are scum.
Two drug dealing fuck boys
that you don't have time for.
You're so close to getting
your last few credits
and graduating from college.
Why are you wasting
time on this man?
Nikki, I know.
It's hard.
- No, it's not hard.
You just need to rip the bandaid
off and move the fuck on.
Stay away from the
fuck boys, Shanice.
Know your worth.
[door thuds]
Okay baby, you should be
done in an hour. Okay?
Please text me when you're done
and remember that I gotta
cook and pick up your brother.
Okay, mom.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Bye. I love you.
Love you too, sweetheart.
Have fun. Have fun.
- I will, I will.
Okay.
[phone chimes]
- Hi every Amber.
- Hi Nikki.
Ready to work?
Yeah. Yeah.
OK, I set you up
in the music room.
- Cool.
- Yes.
Renee's gonna be your teacher.
She's not here yet, but
she'll be here soon.
So just make yourself at home.
- Awesome.
- You got this.
You're amazing.
- Thank you.
Oh, ahh how long is the session?
Like 40 minutes.
40 minutes. Cool.
Thank you.
- Bye, have fun.
[soft piano music]
[Amber humming]
[phone chimes]
[phone clicking]
Amber.
Renee! Ooh, girl,
you're looking good!
Thank you. Good to see you.
It's so nice to see you.
How you been?
- I've been good.
How are you?
- I'm good. I'm good.
- Good.
- This is for today.
Oh wow. Thank you.
You're so sweet.
- Well.
- Well, I have some ideas.
- Okay.
- I'm thinking
that maybe we could,
we slow it down?
Keep it in B minor.
- Okay, cool.
- Okay, let's try it.
- Okay.
[soft piano music]
Oh, like the
weight of the world
Yeah.
Feels like the
weight of the world
Oh
That's why its easier to go
It's easier to go Yes.
It's easier to
go than to stay
It's easier to go
Go
It's easier to go
Go
It's easier to
go than to stay
Yeah.
Ah!
- I love it so much.
- I love it too.
You're so welcome.
[soft music]
- Hey Josh?
- Yeah.
I think I found
something in here
that's kind of interesting.
- Oh no. What is it?
- I found a cooter stash.
- A cooter stash?
- Yeah. Look at it.
Wow.
My rite of passage to manhood
is a cooter stash to you?
Yes, that is one cooter.
That is a cooter for sure.
No, thank you.
You're welcome. Oh, I have,
I have a surprise for you.
What's that? What is it?
Well, now I know
it's a little big.
I mean, my dad is six
two and pushing on 250,
but it was when he
was in Bolton, so,
so I want you to have it.
Really?
Yeah. Yeah. He has.
He has lots of them.
He has plenty.
This feels good.
But yeah, you look great.
Thank you.
You look so great.
Thank you.
Of course.
I'm gonna give you one
more, one more try.
One more? Okay.
Just, just because you cute.
This is...
Don't flatter me up when
I'm about to whoop you.
Okay, go.
All right.
- Ready?
- Yeah, go.
Okay. I'm gonna go that way.
So go that way.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You're such a bad liar.
[grunts] Hey!
Okay.
[phone chimes]
[phone clicking]
So, you talk to your mom
about the party tomorrow?
- Yep.
- You coming?
Nope.
Yo, maybe. Maybe I
should talk to her.
You know, like it's a
little bit of charm.
Yeah, right.
That'll be the day.
Yo. When your mama meets
me, she's gonna love me.
Boy, whatever. You
don't know my mom.
Yo.
Don't be mad at me. I tried.
You see this grant here?
It gets Black business
owners 30K each.
That could make
some change still.
Hmm
No, I've seen some of
these grants from Carl.
Mm.
He normally takes
care of these things.
Well, let's get Carl in on this
and see what he's saying.
Probably help us. Hm?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Have you seen Amber? Like
she hasn't texted me back.
We finished our session
a long time ago.
Really? She told me it was
a two hour long session.
Last time I saw
her was at the gym.
Ugh.
That girl's real
trying me. Thanks.
Of course.
[both humming]
It's easier to
go than to stay
- Jeez. Yo, you got it.
- Really?
Yo, listen, if
you can get a deal
to record your songs,
yeah, you blowing up,
like for real, for real.
- Yeah, boy. Whatever.
- Yo.
Hey, don't forget me
when you're famous.
I'll try.
No, I'm being for real.
The showcase you're doing,
it might make you really famous.
Come on, let's be real. It's
gonna make me hood famous.
Yeah. And?
Yo, how do you think
everyone gets on?
I see it.
You're gonna become
a famous singer.
You gonna be touring the world.
You're gonna be making
platinum albums.
Devin, no one goes platinum
that easy anymore except
for like Drake.
All right, fine. Fine.
Like millions and
millions of streams.
And, you gonna
forget all about me.
Oh, is that what this is?
Well, you think I'm
gonna forget about you?
- You're so cute.
- Yeah. Yeah.
I mean, I, I don't
blame you and all, but-
Okay.
And what about you?
What about me?
Like, you're gonna get drafted
and then you forget all about me
and you'll have all of
these disgusting groupies,
which, by the way,
is disgusting,
so fair to say, you'll
forget about me too.
Okay. So maybe we forget about
each other. Maybe we don't.
Only time will tell.
Well, you don't kiss
and tell, do you?
Me?
No. No. Never.
Okay, good.
Because anyhow, this leads
back to my mom, it is over.
Your mom.
What about my mom?
No, no. Your mom's
walking over here.
Mom.
Explain.
Okay.
Who are you and why do you have
your arms around my daughter?
- I'm Devin. I'm...
- How old are you?
16?
Mom, it's-
Shut.
You can't see my
daughter anymore.
Let's go.
He's my boyfriend.
Your boyfriend?
Yeah.
You're too young to
have a boyfriend,
Ma'am, she's old enough
to have a boyfriend.
Excuse me? I don't want
you around her again.
Do you understand me?
But mom.
Shut your mouth.
I was 16 before, too.
You lied.
Damn.
Unfair, Mom. That
is just so unfair.
I can't believe-
You're grounded.
First of all, I texted you.
You know what? I'm
telling your father.
No, mom, please.
You don't gotta tell dad.
And you have a boyfriend? Ha.
No way. You are not
going to that party.
I told you, no distractions.
Why do I bother?
- You don't even know Devin.
Okay? I really like him.
Well, if you like him so
much, you should thought
about that before you started
sneaking around with this guy.
You are definitely grounded.
But mom, the singing lesson
just went for a
little bit longer.
Okay? And so I was just
waiting for you in the gym.
It's not what you think.
Amber, my patience
is wearing thin.
If you're gonna lie to
me, I'm not gonna hear it.
You don't understand.
No, you don't rstand.
I bust my ass trying to
take care of you, just so
that you can have
something that I never had.
And for what?
So you can dash it all away
on these fast ass boys?
You know what? I'm canceling
the rest of your lessons.
No. Mom, please. No.
Shh.
[dramatic music]
[door thuds]
[plastic rustles]
Hell no.
[keys jingling]
Babe. Babe, open
the door please.
Shanice.
Okay, look babe. Stop
playing. Stop playing.
I, I know we talked about
this, so please stop playing.
I thought we were cool.
Please open the door.
Shanice.
What?
What are you doing?
Open the door.
First of all, take the
base outta your voice.
And secondly, nigga, we done.
What?
You can't stay here no more.
What the did I do?
What the fuck did you do?
What you keep fucking doing?
You're gonna bring me down
with you. I'm not having that.
Shanice, please just
open the door, dog.
- No.
- Yo, open the fucking door.
Get your hands off my door
or I will call the cops.
You're gonna call
the cops on me?
Yeah.
And maybe I should
talk about the burner
you left in my car.
Oh fuck.
Shanice, no.
No, no, no, no. That's
what this is about?
Yeah. You got me fucked up
using my car for your shit?
Okay, babe, just open
the, open the door please.
Open the fucking door, man.
I'm not playing.
Get your hands off my door.
So you're gonna
snitch on me? Yeah?
Snitch on you?
Did you ever think if
the cops pulled me over
and found that in my car?
You're wilding. That's
not gonna happen.
Nah, nigga. You are wilding.
Stay the fuck the away from me.
Okay. Wait, wait,
wait. No, no.
Say I'm I, I know
I fucked up. Right?
But I'm trying to change.
Okay? Like, no, no. Listen. No.
Jay.
Stop. Stop. Listen, look,
I got my passport today.
See? I got my passport.
Just to prove to you
how serious I am.
A passport, nigga? Something
you been should've had.
Get the fuck outta here, Jay.
Shanice!
Fuck.
Shanice, where's the burner?
[plastic rustling]
[soft music]
[siren blares]
Look, I can't lie.
Even though everything's
been so shit lately,
you make everything
so much better.
It's 'cause you worry so much.
You know, I've always
said take it day by day.
Whatever happens, happens.
It's really all you
can really do, I mean
there's no point in stressing
over things you can't control.
And you're not gonna miss me
if I go all the way to Bolton?
- Babe.
- What?
It's Bolton. It
is not Montreal.
You will be okay.
We'll be okay.
That's all that matters.
So, I should go for it.
Hell yeah.
Plus, I don't want my man
to be a security guard.
Oh, you don't want me
to be security guard?
- No, I don't. I just do not.
- Okay.
I believe in you.
It's gonna be okay.
I'll apply on Monday then.
Okay. Good.
[car door closing]
- What the- - What is...
What?
- That's my sister. Let's go.
- What do you mean?
Oh, we gotta go.
- Why? What?
- Please, please, please,
please go.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
Jesus Christ.
[indistinct] Okay, you want me
to meet your family formally.
I get it.
Yes, yes.
Gimme kiss.
Wait, come. My mom.
My mom. My mom.
Okay. Okay.
- We, we go.
- Bye.
Bye.
[door rattles]
Nice. Working on
Saturday, my ass.
What are you doing here?
Where's the rest of them?
Relax. Look at you.
You're blushing. Oh god.
Stop. No, I'm...
Why are you here? Go away.
I was tired. I wasn't gonna
stay for the whole thing.
Oh, okay.
Well I just thought the
rest of you were on the way.
It's fine. Okay, bye.
So, that's your
girlfriend, huh? Ooh.
- Yeah. Yeah. It's my girlfriend.
- No, she's cute.
Obviously.
Look, it's new,
but you know, I don't wanna
make a big thing of it.
And it is getting serious.
Oh, Josh has a secret.
I'm too smart for you.
I knew you were
lying this morning.
I just didn't want
to tell every-
Secret's safe.
Thanks.
Just kidding. I'm
telling Janelle
Aita, stop.
Oh relax, you're so sensitive.
Stop, god you're so stupid.
Oh, in love? In love!
In love.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
"Sour Keys"?
Yo, run that.
Mom's mad. What'd you do?
Nothing.
Liar.
Shut up.
[glass thump]
Amber.
Devin?
Hey.
Devin. What are
you doing here?
If my mom catches...
Are you dumb?
I'm really sorry about today.
It's okay.
I'm not mad at you, but I
will be if my mom catches you,
so go.
[bags rustling]
Go.
You gotta go.
- I want to talk to your mom.
Devin, no.
What would you even say?
What I did was
dumb. I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to
be disrespectful.
You know, something like that.
Devin, no, like I'm
already grounded. Okay?
Don't make it worse
than it already is.
- Okay.
- Okay. [laughs]
Go.
[Amber giggles]
Oh, isn't he so cute?
You're dumb.
Shut up.
[hiphop music]
Josh, I'm not sure
if I told you this,
but I'm actually from St.
Thomas in Jamaica, right?
Poorest parish on the island.
And I mean,
I grew up on a plantation
shack with no electricity
and the only running water
was a river that was close by.
And it was only by grace of God
and hard work that
brought me here to Canada
and assimilated
and realized that
it's never too late
to reinvent yourself.
You know?
Yeah.
You know you told
me these things
like a thousand times, Carl.
- Alright. [laughing]
- And I'm still
gonna be a cop.
I can't persuade
you out of that.
You'll be a great cop.
- Thanks, Corl.
- Are you going
to the Christmas party tonight?
Hell no, man. I am
going to the poor bar.
Oh well, excuse me.
Yeah.
Should be a good time
tonight though, huh?
Well, I don't know it, so
I'll be having more fun.
Think that's it.
Alright. You're all done here?
Yeah. Yeah. I'll get
the rest of 'em later.
Yeah. Gonna head out.
Alright, I'll see you.
Alright.
It's easier to go
Than to stay
Baby, I don't wanna go
[Amber laughs]
I don't wanna throw, hey
I don't wanna
throw, than to stay
Oh. What?
Oh, don't lemme spoil the fun.
Are you gonna come join us?
Are you gonna come join us?
We gotta do your hair.
So, what is this boy's name?
Devin. And he didn't mean to-
Listen and stay still.
I told you, I don't
like that you lied
to me about a music lesson
and you also have a boyfriend?
I'm sorry that I lied,
but you were just
calling all these boys
like fast and everything.
And I didn't think
you would understand.
Well, I gotta be
able to trust you.
You know?
I told you, if you wanna
sing then you gotta
take it serious.
And don't be chasing
no fast ass boys.
Mom, he's not like that.
Okay, look, he supports me
and it's giving forever vibes.
Oh child, you're young.
You're gonna meet so many
boys in your lifetime.
Mom. I'm serious.
Okay. Okay.
I wanna meet him.
- Really?
- I have to go to the party
and I gotta go in
earlier to set up
so you can come to help too.
Really?
No, no mom!
- Okay. Now, don't don't don't
I love you! Thank you!
That wasn't so hard.
You know what's easier?
It's easier to go
Easier to go
Help!
Easier to go
It's easier to go
Okay.
[soft piano]
So Shanice kicked me out, eh?
Because of your fuck up. Eh?
Because of me?
See now, I gotta figure out
how I'm gonna get the
fucking burner back.
I don't know the fuck
she did with it. So-
Wait, hold up.
Shanice kicked you out
and kept the burner?
What the fuck is Shanice gonna
do with a fucking burner?
Nigga, you need to
get that shit back.
I'm trying.
So, I'm gonna go up in there
and talk to her about it.
See if I can fix this shit.
No, nigga. Don't fix shit.
Nigga, are you stupid
or are you dumb?
Neither. Don't gimme
an no ultimatum.
Like you're a blood clot eater,
nigga get the
fucking burner back.
The fuck?
Nigga, once I do, I'm so
done with this shit. Eh?
- The fuck you- - My last,
it's my last job, my
last shit with anything.
The fuck you mean you done?
I have to make shit right
with Shanice and that's it.
Nigga.
You're not listening to me, bro.
I'm trying to make this easy.
All we gotta do, Jay, to
survive, stack this bread
and clap these cheeks.
It's so easy. Look at me.
I ain't stressing about shit.
Nigga, I see your gray hair
on your chin right now.
Dog, I swear God. You'll
forever be a waste, you.
Nigga, I'm just trying
to look out for you, man.
Alright, Jay, better
hurry the fuck up.
Shit.
Got me out here without
a fucking burner.
Hey.
Okay, um, I'm here.
So, what you need?
Nigga, stop embarrassing me.
[Jay] I'm not trying
to embarrass you.
[Shanice] Go.
[Amber humming]
[both laugh]
Hi.
See? Told you everything
would work out.
Why are you here so early?
Clearly here to help
you out, you know?
- Mm.
- I.e., see you
[laughs] Boy, you're so stupid.
Sweetness.
Yes, yes. Sweetness. what go on.
You always acting salty.
Where you going so far?
Just move. You gon
get me in trouble.
By who?
Come on, Breeze. Honestly.
Come on B. You know
I miss you, right?
- Oh, you miss me?
- Of course. What do you mean?
Mm. What do you miss about me?
You know I miss those lips.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Okay.
So, what you saying?
What you saying tonight?
Oh, no, no, no.
We going figure out when we
could make this happen, but...
What do you mean? You
don't miss me too?
Come on.
You know we had a good time.
Why don't you miss me too?
Hey, yo V.
Oh fuck.
What you doing with
that white suit again?
Get the fuck outta here, pussy.
Fuck you, pussy. Yeah bet.
Get the fuck outta
here, waste suit.
[dramatic music]
- Yo. Krody.
- What up, dog?
Shit. You won't
believe this shit.
What's up?
I just seen you girl with
that goofy Breeze again
and she moving funny.
Ah, eh? Yo, what she doing?
Yo, his hands were
all over still, dog.
Bitch ass nigga don't stop.
You gonna allow that?
Yo fuckin'come pick me up, fam.
Right now.
[dramatic music]
So normally with kids breaking
into the music industry,
it's super competitive.
But I actually think Amber
has a really good shot.
I, I think just with some
lessons she's gonna get even more
confident in her voice.
And that's all. It's gonna
make a huge difference.
Honestly. I'm just relieved
that it's affordable.
Yeah.
And she's gonna commit to it.
- Yo, this track is fire.
- Mm. That's a bop.
It's a bop?
Nigga, why you
say bop like that?
Like what?
You said bop, Like first of all,
un accentuate your Bs
'cause like you're
spitting all over my dash.
I don't have- Why
are you so mean?
I stay having to
wipe the car down
after you come out of it.
Holy.
- Josh ain't even
out front, man.
You should stay away for
this guy. He better be ready.
Guys, he's probably
just working.
- I'll go grab him. It's fine.
- Appreciate you.
- Thank you.
- No problem.
So Bolton, huh?
Bolton.
Yeah. It's a job.
It's a job. But I
think you'll get bored.
- Yeah, I probably will.
- Knowing you,
you'll probably transfer.
Bumbaclot coolie man.
Hey yo, mash up.
What you want? Booger sugar.
Bumbaclot.
Me thinks thinks did
done with that one, oh?
[indistinct] aite. Later.
[engine whirring]
[dramatic music]
What you sayin' now, fam?
[brakes screech]
Come on, pussy. Let's go.
Is that a gun?
Those are those same
hooligans from the other day.
Let's go nigga!
Call the police.
Come on, Josh.
[dramatic music]
So, your mom's cool with it?
Yeah, I think so.
See? My charm came in handy.
Shut up.
So, she saw me last night, eh?
Obviously.
I told you, I'm gonna
take you to prom.
Okay, sure.
[both giggle]
It's kind of cute still.
Why are you still
here? I told you to go.
Hey, why are you
being like that?
The burner's not
even mine. Like-
Okay, so whose is it?
It's Breeze.
You know I wouldn't
be that stupid
to leave my fucking
burner behind.
You left a gun in my car.
I know. And I'm trying
to make it right.
Look, I'm serious
about us. Okay?
I just wanna make
it work. Please.
Move from me.
Yo, Jay!
Yo, I need the burner, fam.
- Why?
- Right now.
Bando's lurking, fam.
Gimme the fucking burner.
Steph. Steph! We gotta go.
We gotta go. We gotta go.
We gotta go. Gotta go.
We gotta go, we gotta go.
[gun firing]
How you like it now, bitch?
[dramatic music]
[gun shot]
What the hell is that?
People are shooting in the hall.
What?
I'm, I'm gonna call 9-1-1.
I already did.
What the fuck is going on?
Come, come on.
Jeeze!
We off this.
Amber. Amber!
Oh my God. Josh.
Josh. Josh, Josh.
What's wrong, what's wrong?
Ah fuck, shit!
Come on.
- Fuck!
- Fuck!
Jay, shoot that nigga.
Jay!
Fuck this shit.
I'm not doing this
shit no more, man.
Fuck you mean, nigga?
Do you not see what
the happened in there?
Let that shit go!
I don't give a fuck!
[gun fires]
[victim groaning]
Say something now, pussy.
[gun fires] [dramatic music]
Someone get an ambulance.
Baby, baby.
Oh my god, he's been
shot. Why was he shot?
I don't know. I don't know.
We gotta get him to a hospital.
Yeah, the car.
There's a-
Go inside my purse, inside.
Come on, breathe.
- Under his arms.
- Under his arms.
Are you okay?
What? Amber!
Oh no my baby!
Where did she get shot?
I don't know. She's
bleeding a lot.
Amber! Oh my god.
Are they coming? Did you call?
Come on Amber, come on
Amber. Come on, come on!
Come on on baby. Come. Come on.
Well, are they coming?
Stay with mommy.
Stay with mommy.
[Nikki] Fuck!
Come on! Come on!
Hello. Yes.
Morningside Community.
Yeah, they're coming.
They're coming.
[Nikki] Come on.
Morningside Community Center.
Yes, female. Female.
Hurry. 14 years old.
Shot in the abdomen.
Please, please
hurry. Morningside.
[group sobbing]
Wow. Now you
wishing my downfall.
I'm not wishing it, bro.
You're wishing it by acting
way the say you're acting, fam.
Trust me.
Holler at the ting. Bring-
Help!
Yo! Is that Josh?
Mark, please! Josh
has been shot.
Please!
- Fuck!
Josh has been shot.
Hold on, I got him,
I got him, I got him.
Grab his legs.
- You got 'em?
Stay with us, buddy.
Grab the door, please.
Fuck.
Come on!
Somebody help me!
She's going to be okay.
Okay, it's okay.
She's okay.
Please, se help.
Carl call an ambulance!
When are they coming?
Oh my God!
Baby, wake up!
[dramatic music]
When are they coming?
Are they coming?
[Carl] Yes. Morningside.
[group sobbing]
[horn honking]
Move out the fuckin' way!
Mark hurry!
Hold Josh. Hold Josh. Hold Josh.
Breathe.
Breathe.
- Breathe.
Breathe, bro. Breathe!
Come on, dog, stay with
us. Stay with us, dog.
I think she had bad gas
or something. Bad gas.
These girls do-
You got ghosted.
They get bad gas.
Holy shit.
Keep going, bro. Keep going!
Keep going. Yeah.
The fucking cops, bro.
- Keep going!
- Keep going, please!
I gotta stop. I gotta stop.
Don't stop.
No, no!
Ah! Ah!
[siren blaring]
[dramatic music]
[door thud]
We just, we gotta
get to the hospital.
The hell you doing?
We just gotta get
to the hospital.
You drinking?
You been smoking?
No, no, no, no, no. Look,
look he's been shot.
There was a shooting at
the community center.
He's been shot.
What are you doing?
Get out the car!
Get out the car!
What are you doing?
What are you doing? No!
Why are you cuffing me?
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
- Please stop resisting.
[people crosstalking]
Get the fuck out of the car.
Get the fuck out of the car!
Get out of the car.
No, please! I'm
a nurse. Please!
Stop resisting!
No, no, no, no, please!
He's still breathing, please.
Please, we have to
get to the hospital.
Put your hands behind your back.
Put your head behind your back.
Get down.
Why are you doing this?
What the fuck are you doing?
He has a, he has a pulse!
[all sobbing]
[dramatic music]
[distant sirens blare]
Yeah, he's dead.
Asian, about 20, 25.
Give me an ambulance.
He's alive.
Gunshot wound.
He's still alive!
Shut up.
Fuck y'all, man.
Ah, fuck.
Fuck y'all.
I think that kid
was already dead.
I'll call it in.
He's going so slow.
Oh my God.
Why haven't they left yet?
Hey, what's going on?
Like why isn't this moving?
What's going on?
[dramatic music]
Did she he had a pulse?
I couldn't quite hear.
No, I think the kid
was already dead.
Fuck.
Should still call
for paramedics.
And I already called it in.
Fuck.
You see where he got shot? No.
No. Saw him in the
back of the car.
Yeah, I know where
they're coming from, so.
Fuck.
What a fucking night.
Well
Where the fuck's that back up.
[sirens blare]
[gun drops]
[radio chatter]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music continues]
They took our brother from us.
Our only brother.
My baby brother.
Things will never be the
same for our family again.
The pain is unbearable
and our lives will
never be the same.
Where is the justice
when it comes
to senseless acts like this?
Nothing will bring him back.
Well, I guess someone's going
to jail for what they did.
But, that doesn't ease my pain.
It won't bring my daughter
Amber and Josh back.
These kids are out here
killing each other.
And for what?
To protect an area?
A hood that we don't even own?
[cameras shutter]
I'll never be able to hold
my daughter in my arms again.
I won't be able to
hear her voice again.
I'll never see her grow up.
She was 14.
14! [crying]
Justice won't bring 'em back.
[dramatic music]
Hey y'all, it is your
girl at Amber Rose
and I have to
schedule this vlog.
So, you will be
seeing this later.
But by the time
that you see this,
I would've already done a few
vocal coaching with my girl
and I'll be ready
for my performance.
I feel super inspired, y'all.
It's a shift in energy
when something closes down
and makes way for
bigger things to happen.
Word on the streets is,
Nikki might be working on
building another Morningside
center and Josh is gonna
be a cop in Bolton.
With Shanice going
back to school,
I mean, that just means
that little old me gotta
get my life together.
You know, I gotta step it
up. But don't worry about me.
Okay? I got big plans,
touring, telling my story
and you know, making
my mark. [chuckles]
Like I know my mom is gonna
miss me when I'm gone,
but she is strong and as long
as I can keep sharing my story
right here on Amber's vlog,
then it's like I'm
still with you all.
And besides, y'all can
always hit playback.
[laughing] I love y'all.
Okay, and I always will.
I want y'all to keep
shining, keep smiling,
and until next time,
it's your girl,
Amber Rose, and I'm signing off.
Bye. [laughs]
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