A young African American gang member, H-Crown, from South Los Angeles, struggles with life after serving almost five years in prison for armed robbery. While in prison, he learns that one of the most successful rappers, Tyga, has formed relationships with several members of his gang, the 52 Hoover Gangster Crips. H-Crown sees an opportunity and upon his release from prison connects with Tyga and embarks on a career in music but soon learns that the path to rap super-stardom includes unexpected obstacles. H-Crown grows increasingly frustrated that his music is not receiving the attention from Tyga and then learns that his mother has terminal cancer. H-Crown’s relationship with Tyga is on thin ice while he attempts to carve out a future as a rapper.