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Every Thug Needs A Down Ass Bitch


Yo Loni - 2014
    After all, she was a hustler’s girlfriend. Riding side by side with her man while he ran the streets of Philly, she stayed down until those same streets sent him to the grave. This in turn, causes her to reevaluate her life and start anew. Months later, she finds herself in South Carolina with her family and has gotten a job as a correctional officer. After a few months of working at the state Prison, Camille meets someone from her home city of Philly and immediately they develop an astronomical bond. While adjusting to this new life of hers, Camille learns that the people closest to her may not be as they appear. Can she handle her new life of greed, betrayal, envy, secrets and power? Find out in Every Thug Needs A Down Ass Bitch.

A Bitch's Bad Side


Kawand Crawford - 2015
    Lady Sondra and her family. Shortly after Lady Sondra is released from doing a ten year stint in Bellevue Mental Institution, tragedy strikes close to home testing her bad side and putting her on a vengeful mission for blood. Things go horribly wrong when she attempts to recruit her twin sons Rahmel and Jahmel to embark on a mission to build an untouchable drug empire all the while trying to keep her daughter Mahogany on the straight and narrow path. Lady Sondra is just one incident away from being sent back to the place she’s vowed never to visit again. Drama and betrayal send her spiraling down a dark bumpy road of no return. Get to know the Bells and learn all of the family secrets as you and those who betray Lady Sondra experience “A Bitch’s Bad Side”

Turned Out by a Thug


Shameka Jones - 2015
    Getting ready to graduate valedictorian, she took pride in her smarts and still holding on to her virginity. She is the oldest of seven children and she was determined not to end up like her mother, whom she hated. When her best friend's brother comes to town for the graduation, she starts rethinking her decision to remain a virgin until she is married. One major factor is their nine year age difference. With only a summer in front of her she tries to get close to him. Will she be able to make him look past her age and let her in? Or will he string her along all summer?

Her Baby Daddy, My Bae 4


Lady Lissa - 2017
    Cobra will stop at nothing to find his daughter and if that means bodies are gonna drop, then so be it. After a tip comes through on Nikki's whereabouts, Cobra rushes over to get the shock of his life. Nikki is on top of the world. She has $2.5 million in cash and is ready to get the hell out of town. But when a monkey wrench is thrown in her plans, she finds that she has a fight on her hands as well. Who will live through this tornado called Cobra? Will Keisha live to see her baby grow up? Will Nikki be able to talk her way out of getting killed? Find out in the final episode of Her Baby Daddy; My Bae 4...

Love is Blind


Nicole Jackson - 2015
    She has been sheltered her entire life and is bored with the normality of her world. She’s in her last year of high school and is college bound. Her biggest challenges in life are deciding if she wants to wear her Gucci or Prada sandals to school. She thinks she has a new love interest in Mark, the new guy in school, until she’s thrown a curve ball. The curve ball comes in the form of Carmelo, aka Black. Black is from the streets of Fifth Ward. He and Necole have little to nothing in common, but the two somehow find their way together. Many times during their relationship, there were signs telling Necole that he wasn’t the one for her, but she had never been one to deny what she felt in her heart. It doesn’t take long before Black’s gangsta image interferes with Necole’s squeaky clean life. She and her mother become fast enemies and she relies on Black to save her from the hellacious atmosphere he helped her create. Being young and naïve isn’t going to help Necole after she’s torn away from life as she knows it and is tossed into the hood with the sharks. She thinks that she’s in love; and no one can tell her differently. That is until the façade fades and she sees how far off course she’s really fallen with Black. Still, she finds it impossible to escape Black and his abusive ways. She’s blinded by “love” and has to find her way out.

Torn Between The Plug And A Savage


Karma Monae - 2017
     Imagine waking up in your once beautiful mansion, being pampered by housekeepers, and maids, surrounded by people who literally worshipped the ground you walked on...all simply because you were considered 'Hood Royalty.' That had been the life for twenty four year old,Sanai, until it was all suddenly snatched away from her when her fiancé was sentenced to 25 years, leaving her with absolutely nothing but pain and heartache. Sanai had two kids and one on the way, and just with that pressure alone she finds herself at rock bottom, forcing her to move back to the low income section 8 projects where she was born and raised. It doesn't take long for Sanai to see that being a pretty kept chick can only get you so far, especially in a world full of savages, thugs and drug dealers. Growing up in Newark's Southward, life hadn't always been easy for Saint. From birth, he had been thrown into the gang banging lifestyle, following in his mothers footsteps as one of the most vicious Crips throughout New Jersey. Saint and his left hand, Cuz, only have two things on their twenty year old minds: getting money and sleeping with multiple women that loved their lifestyle. Above all things they plan to one day take over the legacy and run things just like their parents. That is, until Saint runs across the sexy single mother that moved into his projects. Kayla and John have been together for eight years. Their relationship transformed from two happy people, into strangers who coexist fearing the idea of being alone. At wits end, Kayla agrees to give their a relationship one last shot by allowing another woman into their bedroom. Just when things start looking up, Kayla meets the rough, straight forward, Havoc, who shows her that real men don't need much in this world to be satisfied. But is Kayla ready to leave a 'grown boy', or is she too focused on the longevity to get her happy ending. Sit back and enjoy the ride as the gang experiences the wins and losses that come along with the game they love. Sometimes you have to lose people in order to make room for those worthy of being in your life... loving the Plug is cool, but it's that Savage that your heart desires.

She Fell in Love with a Miami Kingpin


Tee Jae - 2018
    A swoop by the Feds in the middle of the night uncovers a secret that will change her life forever. Finding out that the man she spent the last decade of her life with was never hers from the beginning. She cuts all ties with him but not before she’s forced to repay a debt he owed to his new connect…Khadi Santana. Uprooted from her perfect life in Atlanta and moved down to the sunny skies in Miami, where she falls head over heels for Khadi. Ultimately, she’s hesitant to jump right back into love after the betrayal from Gator and the constant reminder from him that he will murk any man she even thinks about getting close too, Brooklyn disrespects Gator’s wishes and is ready to put her heart into Khadi’s hands but a twist of threats and tragedies may lead to her losing her one chance at REAL love. Khadi Santana is not to be tested in these streets and everyone knows this in the dirty south. Him and his ruthless brothers, Khaddo and Khaza have the dope game on lock. Following his father’s footsteps and putting the Santana’s name back on the map, he built an untouchable empire running it with an iron fist. Thinking he’d never love another woman after his late girlfriend’s demise; whom he lost due to the casualties of war. He vowed to never love another until he meets Brooklyn Trase. What was supposed to be a debt owed to him turned out to be his second chance to love again but his gangster gets tested when the ones he loves the most, gets hurt… Walk with Brooklyn and Khadi as their worlds get shaken up by their new enemy.

I Got a Houston Thug for Christmas


Candi B. - 2018
    Bells weren’t ringing, and spirits weren’t bright. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place. With a mother who has abandoned her motherly duties, Tiana is left with two mouths to feed. Tired of struggling, she is at her breaking point. Regardless of her current situation, she was going to spread some holiday cheer, and make the best out her situation. Benz McCall is the king of H-Town. Ready to leave the streets and the empire he built to his brother, he was ready to focus on the more important things- his daughter. When Benz was hit with a surprising event that left his heart in shambles, and him a single father, he vows to never fall in love again. To avoid dealing with his feelings, he works overtime in the streets. Benz never wanted to fall in love again, but all that changes when he meets Tiana. They realize they have a lot in common, and for Benz, that wasn’t a good thing. The feelings that he kept locked up were escaping. A change of events leaves Tiana to make a decision that will change the rest of her life forever. In dire need of a Christmas miracle, will Ol Saint Nick send Benz as one of Santa’s helpers, or was Benz the gift of all gifts? For these two, Christmas will never be the same.

Stackin' Paper Part 3: Born Sinners


Joy Deja King - 2016
    Finally when he found the inner peace that always seemed to elude him tragedy strikes once again. With the potential of spending the rest of his life in prison and never reuniting with his wife again, Genesis will need the help of everyone who cares about him to ever be free. Can Supreme, Lorenzo, Amir and T-Roc do the impossible or are the cards stacked so high against him Genesis must accept that his fate has been written? Talisa and Skylar are both in love with the same man. One is his wife who Genesis believed was dead and the other is a woman he promised to share his future with. But only one can have his heart. What are the women willing to do in the name of love? Find out in Stackin Paper Part 3.

We Both Can't Be Bae 2


Twyla T - 2017
    She was successful with not getting caught up; until she carelessly sent photos to Phebe and they got back to her husband, Malcolm. Once he got news of her infidelity, he rushed home and tried to kill her. Was he successful in his attempt? Keith has been Cameron’s secret lover for some time now. However, his fiancé Phebe is tired of playing house with him and wants a ring. Will he marry her or will he dump her and play second to Malcolm forever? Charlotte, Cameron’s sister has always been envious of her and never really knew why until Malcolm helped her put pieces of her life together. How long will this love triangle last before someone gets hurt? Secrets and lies keep spilling and it’s another crazy, sexy, and dangerous roller coaster ride that will either make or break Cameron.

The Real Dopeboyz of Atlanta: A Street Love Tale


Shan - 2018
    Always viewed as the underdog to his rival, Kilos’ world seems to be looking up when his youngest son Ahmeen develops a deadly, but popular formula of heroin that is sure to have them claiming the throne to the Atlanta streets. Ahmeen, a true street pharmacist and hustla has the secret formula that not even he will give to his family. All he knows is that overnight, the Shakur brothers is on top of the world with their rival—the King family now at their feet like they’ve always been to them. The success doesn’t seem to get to Ahmeen’s head like it seems to do to his brother De’Moni. He remains stoic, humble, and in true boss form. Not even the plenty of women that throw themselves at him can knock him off his square that is until he meets the King’s family twin daughter Poetic and inevitably fall in love with her. Like forbidden fruit, Ahmeen is unable to resist the innocent, and beautiful Poetic King. The more everything tells him to stay away, the more he seems to want her. When death is right at his front door, and enemies at his neck for the formula he has created, will he see Poetic has someone in his corner or just another person trying to take him down? Poetic King, daughter of the infamous Noie King, has pretty much had everything handed to her on a silver platter. Although spoiled by her family, Poetic is far from naive. With their entire family deep in the game, Poetic knew early on what it meant to have money, power, and influence. She and her twin sister Lyric have always been close, but one deadly night with their little sister Melody being left dead, Poetic feels she can’t trust anyone. Lashing out, running away is just the start of Poetic’s new identity, but once she runs into Ahmeen, one person she is forbidden to talk to, Poetic becomes someone that no one knows. Love is on the brink of her heart, and nothing will stop her from being with her new boo—or will it? Emmanuel “Maino” King and his two younger brothers Chuck, and Tyree has always been next up under their father Noie King. With a new product on the market that is threatening to eliminate the King family from the heroin game, Maino and his brothers must do something to reclaim their throne. Maino is rude, cocky handsome, sexy and let’s not forget paid. Originally known as the enforcer of the family, when his father comes to him to let him know that their legacy is at risk, Maino is faced with stepping into the game and becoming something he never thought he would, but quickly realizes how good he is —a dopeboy. His new status in the game, pushes him to become very personal with their plug Javier Feuntes’ daughter Eve Feuntes. What was supposed to be business, quickly because a passionate filled affair that neither of them can afford for anyone to find out. After all, Eve’s father will kill Maino and his whole family while Maino’s long time girlfriend and mother of their one year old daughters will kill him. De’Moni Moni Shakur, the oldest Shakur brother has always been the mess up—the black sheep of the family. He’s always been determined to make his parents proud, and when his little brother Ahmeen steps in and does so before him, Moni is not too sure how to feel about it. Happy for his family’s success, Moni does his best to be to cope with his failures, but he isn’t able to get over the fact that he wasn’t the one to bring the trophy home. His reckless acts and envious feelings get him caught up in a situation to where he must choose himself or his family.

4 Ever Down With Him 2


Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
    Nike, is still in mad after finding out his sister is pregnant by his best friend and shuts them both out, while dealing with the aftermath of Noni’s shooting. Nike is on the hunt for Deshawn, who seemed to vanish after shoot both Nike and Noni. Duke and Trina are trying to make it work but can’t seem to get it right. Trina finally let’s go of her childish ways and is ready to be the woman Duke needs, but when things get rough Duke flees one too many times, creating space between him and Trina. Trina, fed up, decides she wants to co parent with Duke, but Duke isn’t willing to accept it. Will these two get it together? Evelynn and Deshawn are working together, trying to separate Noni and Nike from each other. But after the shooting things change, and sides are switch. Find out if these couples are strong enough to make it through the jealous ex’s, new love interest and if friendships and relationships can be restored. Or will they all throw the towel.

Diary of a Triflin' Bitch 2


Platinum - 2014
    How will she overcome the depressing thoughts of knowing she will die? Diamond finally got rid of Jay and has moved on in life. She has found love but will it cost her more then she bargain for? Tip is still missing in action. Who is the father of her baby? Is she alive? Diamond, Tracy, Tip, and Brandy are back in this page turner with more drama than ever! The turn of events get wild and crazy and they all have to get over the obstacles of life. Who will come out on top?

My Babydaddy, the Dopeman


Chloe Je'Nore - 2017
    She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.

To Love A Dope Boy 3: An Urban Romance


Antoinette Sherell - 2018
    The past is bringing every deceit to the forefront, and it’s hard for Kolyon, Dortch, Ivy, and Gin to weed every snake from the grass. With Chris meeting his demise, their troubles seem over, but unfortunately, they have another threat right under their nose—mainly Ivy. When she’s taken by her own man, it’s up to Kolyon to get her and Legacy back safely. While Ivy is in danger, Gin and Dortch weave their own web of troubles that they may not live to tell. When Gin wakes up with a gun to her head, she’s certain that her secret affair has come full circle to bite her. With all their troubles brewing, no one has yet to figure out Chris’ killer. That one person is steady making moves without their knowledge, and just may be the match to ignite everyone’s lives up in flames. Will everyone make it through the fire unscathed? In this final installment, these two groups of friends will realize who is really for and against them... including each other.