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The Breaks

The Breaks
★ 6.0/10•2017•40m•Drama
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Picking up where the original movie leaves off, it's 1990 in New York City at the height of rap's "Golden Age" of creativity, but corporate America has been hesitant to embrace the genre. Nikki lands a dream job as the assistant to the legendary and out-of-control Barry Fouray. Her best friend and producer DeeVee is working with rapper Ahm who is currently under investigation by the police for murder. How far will these driven young people go to rise to the top of the hip-hop world?

StatusEnded
Runtime40m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 18, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Hard To HandleE140m

Hard To Handle

Nikki begins her first day as Barry Fouray's new assistant, planning a listening party for rapper Special Ed. Ahm demands his tape back from DeeVee.

Feb 18, 2017

Episode 2 - It's Just BegunE240m

It's Just Begun

At the Ride 95 FM concert, Nikki is tasked with getting rapper D-Rome on stage with Keith Sweat to perform a guest verse. Barry Fouray aims to get face time with label exec Mattie Taylor. Ahm and DeeVee get back into business.

Feb 27, 2017

E340m

Blind Alley

Nikki attempts to sign rapper Imani X to Barry's new label, but her mother stands in the way; DeeVee takes part in a DJ battle; Ahm and his crew retaliate.

Mar 6, 2017

E440m

Substitution

Nikki heads down to Philadelphia to save an unstable rapper's tour. Damita interviews Barry Fouray for the Village Voice. Ahm deals with a personal crisis and a tragic event will have repercussions for all our characters.

Mar 13, 2017

E540m

Amen, Brother

A shocking tragedy leaves everyone at Fouray Management in panic mode while Barry enlists the help of lawyer Paul Anders (guest star Tip "T.I." Harris).

Mar 20, 2017

E640m

Runaway

Fouray goes on a partying binge. Nikki spends time with her mother. Ahm and DeeVee reunite to create a track. DeeVee seeks revenge for an act against Damita.

Mar 27, 2017

E740m

Under Pressure

Nikki returns to New York with a new plan involving Mattie Taylor and Imani X. Barry moves forward to expand his company. Damita interviews 2 Live Crew. Pressure mounts for Ahm, while DeeVee is pursued by his crew.

Apr 3, 2017

E840m

N.T.

Barry Fouray and Mattie race to sign Ahm; Nikki and DeeVee have to make difficult choices that will impact their lives forever.

Apr 10, 2017

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