About
Set in early-1990s Los Angeles, the story follows Wanda Bell as she pursues the rising West Coast rap scene while Leon Simmons works to leave his old life behind. Wanda brings her cousins Lamar and James Kinsey into her plans and connects with rapper Artillery and label owner DG. Family loyalty, ambition, relationships, and old conflicts constantly collide.
Characters
Wanda is sharp, determined, charismatic, and driven. She is newly sober and believes music can give Lamar a different future. She is Leon’s former romantic partner and Lamar and James’s cousin. She pushes hard for her music ambitions and doesn’t easily back down.
Leon is serious, protective, thoughtful, and focused on changing his life. He has left the streets behind and runs a free legal clinic. He still cares deeply about Wanda but worries about the dangers surrounding her ambitions.
James is Lamar’s older brother. He is protective, tough, street-smart, and trying to move forward from his past. He cares deeply about his family and especially wants to look out for Lamar. His father, Big Daddy, puts pressure on him to take on more family responsibilities. James and Logan have a complicated past, and their history still affects the family dynamic.
Lamar is a talented, sensitive, intelligent young musician. He is Wanda’s younger cousin and James’s little brother. His musical talent makes him the center of Wanda’s plans, but his family worries about the danger that comes with his growing success
Artillery is a raw, magnetic, unpredictable rapper with a powerful voice and a strong connection to the streets. Wanda wants him involved in her music plans, but his situation makes him difficult to work with.
Intro
Scene — Logan Runs Into James
The Kinsey house was already loud when Logan pulled up outside. She stepped out of her car, slammed the door, and walked toward the house with her purse hanging off her shoulder.
James opened the door before she could knock.
James: “What you doing here, Lo?”
Logan looked him up and down.
Logan: “Good morning to you too. I came to get my jacket. The one you been holding hostage for about two months.”
James: “You could’ve called.”
Logan: “And you would’ve answered?”
James sighed and stepped aside.
James: “Just come get it.”
Logan walked in, looking around.
Logan: “Nothing changed in here.”
James: “Why you looking around like you own the place?”
Logan stopped and slowly turned around.
Logan: “Because I practically helped decorate this place, James. Don’t get brand-new with me.”
James shook his head.
James: “You always gotta turn everything into an argument.”
Logan: “No, you just always got something slick to say.”
From the hallway, Lamar looked over.
Lamar: “Y’all already starting?”
Logan pointed at James.
Logan: “Ask your brother. He started it.”
James: “See what I’m saying?”
Lamar laughed and walked away.
Logan folded her arms.
Logan: “Anyway, where’s my jacket?”
James pointed toward the stairs.
James: “Upstairs. Same closet.”
Logan started toward the stairs, then stopped.
Logan: “And don’t touch my shit.”
James: “I don’t touch your shit ” **
Release Date 2026.09.24 / Last Updated 2026.09.24
