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VOSS is finally ready to go up against the very empire he was groomed to lead. He and his band of killer Bloods gear up to bring it to JABAR and his army of heartless goons. Both G's want to be the successor of Lyndell's throne, and are willing to put their lives on the line in the heat of battle to secure the position. But when the last of the bullets are cast and the last drop of blood is spilled, who will be the last gangster standing?

JABAR has taken over THE COMBS' empire and locked down the streets of Los Angeles. He is the new leader of the family, but the opposition coming for his throne. The BDOG (Boss Dawgs Outlaw Gang) a criminal organization of drug trafficking killers is looking to control the cocaine trade in Southern California, and murder anyone standing in their way, during their rise to power. YADA finds her life on the line when a video tape surfaces of her and DOUGH BOY busting VOSS out of The House of Pain. BANG, Jabar's top goon is in possession of the tape, and he's willing to hold on to her secret as long as she complies with his demands. Will Yada bend to his will, or will she find herself in harm's way? Meanwhile, JABAR is becoming extremely suspicious of Yada's involvement in Voss's homemade prison escape. To throw him off of her trail, she seduces him with promises of love, sex and loyalty. But in her efforts to manipulate him, will she be betraying her commitment to Voss? Or will he look at her shady dealings as her doing what she must to survive?

THE COMBS are one of the most revered and feared drug families there ever was, but when their leader is murdered in cold blood, all hell breaks loose.The most notorious gangster Los Angeles has ever seen, LYNDELL COMBS, leaves behind the vacant throne of his empire and his beautiful daughter, YADA.In his death, VOSS, Lyndell's lieutenant, and JABAR, his enforcer, war in the streets for control of The Combs' empire and his daughter's heart.Yada, who is just as ruthless as any of the men fighting for her affection, is determined to get revenge for the murder of her father. Unbeknownst to her, she may have fallen for the man responsible for his death.When Yada finds out who's behind her father's murder, will she be able to pull the trigger and avenge his tragic death? Or will her love for his killer put her in harm's way?

After a deadly bank heist and JUAN-JUAN's ultimate sacrifice, J-BO escapes with a trunk full of money and a guilty conscious. But an unexpected chain of events will change his plans in a way he could've never imagined, and bags full of dough can't prevent it. Meanwhile, FAT-CAT is seated on the throne with the city in his palms, and D-WUB is on a murderous manhunt for fortune and fame. As he masterminds a move that will place the Wolf Pack in a position of power, one of his men sparks a grisly war that's unlike anything the city has ever witnessed. Not to be outdone, CIARA, with ice in her veins and the body of a video vixen, is determined to run up a check before migrating to the Big Apple. But a crucial mistake suddenly puts her life at risk and she becomes involved in a war where rules are nonexistent and mercy is shown to no one. As the body count rise and the treachery deepens, hearts are broken and shocking secrets are revealed. In this explosive sequel of war and deception, the stakes have gone up and so has THE COST OF LOYALTY.

War is brewing in the hood. VOORHEEZE is raging after the death of his big homie, T'RIDA, and with blood in his eyes and pain in his heart, it's time to paint the streets blood red! CLARKOLA is called to step up to a position of leadership that he eagerly has awaited. Now, he's primed to take control of East Palo Alto. Meanwhile, a new team of young beasts, Y.N.M, is emerging and they're as lethal as death. SUTTON, their leader, has decided to take NEVA DIE to war. He and his team of young hyenas will test Neva Die like never before. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing? While the street drama builds to a crescendo, Voorheeze has a new agenda. He's declared war on the Milpitas Police Department for the death of T'Rida. In this bloody and all-out battle for vengeance and supremacy, who will emerge as the unchallenged GORILLAZ IN THE BAY? Whose lives will get snuffed out? How many families will shed tears before the final bullet is fired?

After receiving the ultimate key into the game from a powerful drug lord, PHOENIX is equipped to conquer the slums that raised him, but tremendous trouble lies ahead. Treachery and deceit unfolds within the infrastructure of the DUFFLE BAG CARTEL, breeding deadly karma and an inner war that is toxic throughout the entire crew. When friends become lethal foes, nothing or one is immune to a bullet. Loyalty is tossed to the wayside and hood love gets buried beside the corpse. On the fast highway of money, cars, designer clothes, exotic women and extravagant balling, will Phoenix speed to untold wealth and the limelight he craves? Or will the road to riches turn out to be an express lane to the valley of death?

On the deadly streets of L.A., it's kill or be killed. Gang banging is rampant and to die for your set is more respected than living for yourself. In the middle of this maelstrom of psychosis, NOODLES and his homie, FILIPINO, create their own way out. Crenshaw is about to get introduced to a new breed of gangsterism, where the entire hood will be put to a test. With brains, savvy and deadly intentions, the two young G's embark on a bloody mission that can't be thwarted without monumental fatalities. Will Noodles and Filipino become the STREET KINGS they aspire to be? Or will they run into forces that are just as strong and vicious as they are?

Young, loyal and startling beautiful CHEVY is in search of the fairy tale love that she has always longed for. After her latest heartbreak, she finds the thug of her dreams in the unlikeliest of places. TIAZ, a young street veteran, absolutely loves and adores Chevy. She is the rider that every hood nigga needs on his side on his road to riches. But Chevy wants him to give up the one thing he refuses to let go of. Will Tiaz give up the streets or his new boo? Or will his life of crime take him up on his offer of "BURY ME A G" before he can make a decision?

TIAZ and THREAT thought they had planned the perfect caper. But when the unexpected happens and things go awry, they find themselves the targets of a notorious gangster, one the streets fear like the wrath of God.In the midst of this deadly chaos, CHEVY uncovers a secret that rocks her world to its core and leaves her devastated. This revelation strains her and Tiaz' relationship. Will she come to grips and be able to put it behind her? Or will she wash her hands of him altogether?Meanwhile, BOXY's murder brings forth a set of killers from the Mother Land seeking revenge. They set foot on American soil in search of their brother's executioner, who is now MARKED FOR DEATH. With danger lurking in every shadow, TE'QUI and BABY WICKED enjoy the fast money street life brings but they soon discover there are deadly consequences in the game they've chosen to play. Will they be able to get out unscathed? Or will they meet the fates of others before them whose motto was BURY ME A 'G'.The answers will leave you breathless.

Outnumbered and outgunned by those who are out to kill him, TIAZ finds an ally in a very unlikely person. Together, they dare to go up against a gangsta whose power is enough to leave them both dead and leaking blood in the streets. Will their courage help them prevail? Or will it ultimately lead to their demise?WICKED has his marker called in by a band of Shottas back in prison. To pay off his debt to them, he must execute a man with due prejudice. Failure to comply with this demand will put his own head on the gauntlet. Will Wicked kill in cold blood or will he renege on his blood debt and incur the wrath of the vicious Jamaican gang?Meanwhile, UCHE and UDUKA receive information that sets them on the trail of BOXY'S murderer. They move to avenge their brother and settle the score. But what they run into is a killer whose murder game exceeds theirs. Will the Africans return to Nigeria victorious or will they be CRUCIFIED BY DA STREETS?

After losing his job, MELVIN finds himself struggling to make ends meet. Figuring that he doesn't have any choice but to get it how he lives, he decides to get his the ski mask way.Melvin's first jack move is successful, but the caper nearly leaves him knocking on death's door. Realizing that he'll need someone in the streets to watch his back, he finds a crime partner in his fifteen-year-old son, TIAZ, a dangerous young thug who's destined for ghetto stardom. On their road to riches, the father and son duo stack plenty of money and dead bodies along the way. But it isn't until they run afoul at CORDELL, a ruthless crack king that they find themselves in grave danger. Will Melvin and Tiaz escape the wrath of the infamous gangster, or are their days of plotting and scheming finally over?

TE'QUI is a well-known killer and stickup kid that pumps fear into the hearts of hustlers. He's cold and calculating-traits that have helped him survive in the trenches. Despite his hard exterior, his desire for a woman to love and trust run deep, which leads him to KESHA, a beautiful hood chick looking for the right man to cherish and hold her down. Together they take the jack game by storm, stacking blood money and leaving D-boys outlined in chalk. But due to an unexpected occurrence, Kesha has to put her gun on the shelf, leaving her man to secure the bags alone. Te'Qui attacks the drug game with an unparalleled vigor and violence that leaves his victims shook. But there's one caper that proves to be too much for him to handle and he's almost killed. His near death experience makes him re-evaluate his decision to ride solo. By chance he meets T.J., a trigger happy goon whose just as bout it as he is. T.J. seems to be more loyal than any street nigga that Te'Qui has ever encountered. But what he doesn't know is there's more to the brazen, young thug than meets the eye.

PHOENIX isn't the average hustler. He's an exceptionally deep-thinker armed with a lethal temper and the hunger for vast riches. His ultimate goal is to conquer the drug game and make those outside of his DUFFEL BAG CARTEL bow at his feet. Along the way any rival can get a full clip with no remorse.But the animals in Memphis, Tennessee aren't so easily tamed. Cold blooded savages band together to show Phoenix and his shooters that the road to street riches is paved in blood and tragedy. When the beautiful and off limits ALICIA enters the picture and comes between Phoenix and his right-hand man, the true struggle ensues and the game becomes realer than ever. Will the Duffle Bag Cartel be able to overcome their internal strife while continuing to outwit their many rivals? Or will the tug of war over one woman cause them to self implode?

Four friends come across a once in a lifetime lick they can potentially take them from small time hustlers to boss status. But in the streets no dirty deed goes unpunished. Money is the root of all evil and greed often overpowers loyalty.JAMES is the mastermind of the crew, but RAY, FRED and BLACK are their own men with plans that are not always in line with what James has devised. Will this lead to backstabbing and violent conflict? Or will the crew stick together through turmoil, blood and pain?The game is devoid of scruples. Men who are bonded by circumstances are often divided by greed and women. Will this become the fate of James' organization? Or will they rise above the pitfalls and elevate to KINGZ OF THE GAME.

DAMEIAN "DOLLAR" MORGAN has the SOUL OF A MONSTER. He eats gangsters and thugs and spits them out on the ground, figuratively speaking. His gunplay is phenomenal and killing is his pleasure. With a heart of stone, there's no place for love in his life, only money, murder and mayhem. But everyone has a flaw in their game.When Dollar comes face to face with a woman that's his equal, will she become his kryptonite and weaken him? Or will the man without a conscious remain true to his savagery?All bets are off when the unpredictable happens and a true killer must choose his gun or his heart. If anybody can get a bullet, then love can't shield anyone from death. The clock ticks and the suspense builds as the evil inside of Dollar threatens to erupt with unmitigated gall.

Stolen duffle bags of money and the word of a disloyal friend pits the goons of a reputable crime boss against a do-or-die duo in an egregious battle that leaves countless dead bodies behind.MENACE and SHATIRA go up against FLOCKA and BUMPY, two of South Central's most cold-hearted killas. The opposition thought the ride-or-die couple would be easy prey, but surprisingly Menace and Shatira prove that their war tactics and murder games rival their own.However, with a hood millionaire like BIG MEAT funding Flocka and Bumpy's bloody war, the tables begin to turn in their favor, and Menace and Shatira find themselves in grave danger. Will Menace and Shatira's gangsta reign supreme, or will they be obliterated? Find out in the conclusion to this epic saga, THE STREETS DON'T LOVE NOBODY 2!

The streets rock, shake and crumble under the reign of a savage family that has held the game in a headlock for a decade. But as long-held secrets come out, dissension creeps into the ranks causing unimaginable betrayals.REESES tries her best to hold things down and continue the powerful legacy her father built. Will her ruthlessness and savvy be strong enough to withstand the vicious attacks that threaten to dismantle the family, down to the core? Or is the enemy's scorn too volatile to thwart?When GHOST comes out of hiding to balance things out with his gory style of murder, this TRUE SAVAGE family will take terror to new heights. But that just might lead to their undoing?

KAYMEE can't seem to distance herself from the endless drama that has invaded her life. Not only is she keeping secrets that could endanger her, DRAY's own skeletons are popping up and threatening their fragile relationship.Meanwhile, MONTY is trying desperately, but POETRY'S still scarred from his many infidelities. Will they be able to survive the betrayals and regain what was once an ideal love? Or are some transgressions impossible to forgive?A woman's love is said to be unconditional, but women can only take so much. LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT, but when it does, there's a hell of a price to pay and sometimes that price is unbelievably harsh.

STORM is jaw-dropping beautiful, sexy and smart. Her qualities make her a magnet for almost any man, but her heart just might belong to the wrong one. Will her undying love for the forbidden cause her more pain than pleasure? GOTTI has secrets that run deep. When Storm discovers his deceitfulness, their unbreakable bond shatters and she must put the pieces to her life back together and stand on her own. Just as she's getting used to being single and independent, along comes DOMINIC, the prefect antidote for her heartache.Dominic's love for Storm is genuine and true. He gives her the world on a silver platter, but can he protect her from the hatred that's brooding inside the man she left? Or will her past and present collide in a tragic calamity that leaves many lives in tatters?Storm never imagined she would wear the dark cloud of being MARRIED TO A BOSS, PREGNANT BY MY EX. Nor did she realize the deadly consequences this might cause.

KING RICH has the juice on the streets. His name resonates power, respect and fear. But will he have the same credentials when he finds himself behind bars, surrounded by wolves who want his head? LATRELL, THE DOPE MAN'S BODYGUARD, is just as savage in prison as he is on the streets. When vicious convicts test the boss, will Latrell execute them with extreme prejudice? Or, without a gun on his hip, will his murder game suffer , leaving King Rich to fend for himself? With the vast riches he's amassed from the game, freedom is just one wise move from King Rich's grasp. But will the streets still belong to him when he returns? Will Latrell be able to help him reclaim his throne? Or will they both be undone by Latrell's bond with a woman who's love for another man is unconditional?Meanwhile, the game becomes even more muddled as others lurk in the darkness waiting for the perfect opportunity to touch King Rich in a manner that could prove swift and debilitating.

Lost in an illusion that things will somehow turn out for the best, LORENZO searches for love and loyalty in a place that shows no love, and no mercy, but plenty of blood stains and heartache.What Lo can't find in his dysfunctional home, he decides to go take it from the game. His will is motivated by the pain in his heart, and his trigger finger displays that. To deal with the FUK SHYT, Lo gets down and dirty. His every step causes the streets to trimmer, but he's not the only young savage on the prowl.Others have the same mission to take from the streets what's rightfully theirs, putting them on a course that could end in a head-on collision with the ambitious young wolf. Will this strong-willed youngin' overcome the many pitfalls of the game? Or will he become a victim of the streets like so many other youths from the perilous streets of America?

After fighting against all odds to break free from the merciless jungles of the Bronx, JAHMANI, must overcome more attacks from his many enemies who salivate at the opportunity to annihilate him. Can the remorseless street warrior withstand another assault on his existence? With LONNIE's life on the line and precious seconds ticking away, Jahmani is forced to place his trust in ARI, a former lover whose heart he shattered. Will this unlikely alliance be his undoing? Is a woman's scorn more deadly than a clap back of bullets? Meanwhile, MISTY vows to stand by Jahmani even if she loses her life in the process. But, will her loyalty wane when the truth inevitably comes out? In A BRONX TALE 3 many secrets are exposed, and the consequences are deadly.

KATRINA, his heart forever, and that's exactly what she expects. She loves him unconditionally and will do whatever it takes to protect their union from the many thirsty female vultures who lust over her man. Will Katrina's almost diabolical desire to keep AHMANI to herself lead to deathly consequences for the women that cross their paths? Is heartbreak and a prison cell in Katrina's future.If Ahmani thinks the more women he has, the merrier his life will be, unforeseen circumstances will soon open his eyes to what's real and what's fake. Will he learn his lesson? Or will he continue to drag Katrina through the mud?Just when Katrina thinks the happiness she has longed for is within her reach, she learns how hard God laughs at the plans people make. In this sequel to BAE BELONGS TO ME the betrayal, deceit, and downright cold-hearted transgressions will leave you gasping for breath.

After outlasting a multitude of enemies, HEINOUS collects the spoils of war, and immediately heads South to rebuild. But the paradise he seeks won't be handed to him on a silver platter. In fact, a surprisingly deadly situation awaits his arrival. With law enforcement and ROMAN VELEZ, the head of the Mala Noche Cartel, gunning for him at every turn, Heinous must find a way to rise above the cold-blooded assaults to reign supreme. Amidst the bloodletting, he's preoccupied with juggling the hearts of two women whom pledge their undying love and loyalty to him. Will the certified head banger lose focus? Or will his women strengthen his tenacity in the unforgiving game that he yearns to rule over? The KINGPIN KILLAZ are on the prowl, bringing along Extended Clips and No Remorse. The treachery and suspense is thick. The warfare is unrelenting. The love is as lethal as the villains willingness to kill. In the end, what will determine the legacies of those who risk their lives to sit upon a throne?

A'LEESEEA thought breaking away from her mother's controlling, abusive and deadly fiancée, Idris "Shotgun" Wright, was going to be the hardest thing she ever faced in her life. She was sure her father, RAH'NELL, was her escape from misery, but what he has for her just might be worse.Just when her world is spiraling out of control, along comes her knight in shining armor. SAVAN, an older man, becomes her confidante and the one who satisfies her dark, sexual desires. But for her to love Savan, she must betray the true love of her life.Will this beautiful but troubled damsel in distress continue down a slippery slope into destruction and doom? Or will SHAROME, the man who will give his life to protect hers, be able to save A'Leeseea from her many demons?LOVE ME EVEN WHEN IT HURTS may be their mantra, but when loving someone endangers a man's life, will he continue to follow his heart? Or will he finally decide to follow his mind?

They wanted to change their stations in life, so they did the unimaginable. The money became addictive and the adrenaline rush that came with armed robbery was intoxicating. But, could it last?TATA, JELLI, PHATMAMA and ZOEY embark on a dangerous mission to come up with that bag. In spite of the precarious nature of their adopted hustle, they exude THE HEART OF A SAVAGE. With Tata leading the clique, they seem destined for huge success, but one person threatens their prosperity, Tata's man, RICO. Rico taught them the stickup game, while teaching Tata to fear his vicious backhand slap, and subjecting her to his numerous betrayals. He also taught Tata how to murder, and now her gun is aimed at him. Meanwhile, Phatmama has a secret past that could bring all of them down. When greed and larceny enter the fray, the destruction it causes can easily become more catastrophic than a well-placed bullet to the back of the head.

It was suppose to be their happily ever after, but once masked up goons broke into the hospital and snatched their newborn son, their dream turned into a nightmare. Wounded and weakened, VOSS and YADA have no choice but to hit the streets to track down their child's abductors and bring them to street justice. But will they recover their baby boy in time, or is he doomed to meet the fate of so many others that have dared to defy JABAR?

More money, more problems! Especially when that money is made in the streets. Huge trouble has invaded paradise. Anyone and seemingly everyone close to the KINGZ OF THE GAME are becoming victims of bloody, deadly ambushes. But who's behind the extreme violence aimed at the city's most renowned clique?The notorious DROP SQUAD might be the culprits. Or could it be someone so close to the KINGZ, they are the least suspected but the most responsible for the bloodshed? KING JAMES has secrets that he's not revealing, but could he really sell out his team? Could the real enemy be of the female persuasion?The only sure thing is that the suspense is thick. The enemy is formidable and one false step can end in death. Will the crew survive the many attacks in their kingdom? Or will their mortality be discovered much sooner than expected?

TAH and his mans, PHENOM and CHAMP, are trying hard to remain on their deen and walk a righteous path with Islam as their guide, but THE STREETS ARE CALLING. When the addictive lure of money, sex and drugs becomes too powerful for the friends to resist, they take to the streets of Newark, New Jersey with their guns cocked and locked, and their aspirations to get rich at the forefront of their minds. One good lick puts them on the fast track to prosperity. But SOO and his murderous clique might've been the wrong crew to touch.With a deadly kingpin stalking their every move, determined to avenge his loss and the long hands of the law grabbing at them, can Tah and his homies dodge the penitentiary and the grave? If they do, will the wrath of Allah come raining down on them? Or can they truly escape the game unscathed?

The death of ROMAN's mother turns him into a full blown beast. There is no stopping the terror he unleashes until that pain in his heart is quelled. What will it take to quiet Roman's guns? Could it be a bullet to the heart? Or might it be the love of a woman who's as beastly in the streets as he? When this heartless, but sometimes affectionate demon finds his female counterpart, the bond they form through the pain that lives inside of them will lead to epic destruction. The price for what's happened in their lives must be PAID IN BLOOD. A bullet does not discriminate. Those who kill can be killed, too. Will Roman and his woman reap what they sow? Or will they escape with their lives intact and their love for each other unblemished?