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The gentleman of D-Block have arrived at the facility. Each with his own agenda but the administration has an agenda of their own. The wardens hatch a plan to get rich at the expense of the inmates. Trouble vows to stay out of trouble by all means. Keeping his nose clean could be the difference between an early release or doing the whole ten years. Easier said than done since the gang unit sergeant vows to hold him responsible for whatever his gang does. Rallo is as Rallo does and he is as grimy as ever. He and his gang of Rollers hit the system like a hurricane. They are on a mission to become the dominate force in the facility. Dino and his group of bandits known as the Bandos roam the prison like marauding Vikings, taking what they want. Rabbit has takes the lead in the race to get rich and spread his brand throughout the system. While black gangs divide he seeks to unite and conquer. All the while, Malaysia and Lalonda struggle to thier news lives. Join the gentlemen of D-Block as they jockey for position the Chain gang.

THE LADIES OF D-BLOCKDavid Blocker correctional facility is known as D-Block buy both inmates and staff. It''s the place Georgia''s most violent female inmates are housed. In this first installment we''ll meet some of the players and hear their stories.Lisa was the hardworking mom struggling to take care of everyone around her. Except everyone around her used and abused her until she couldn''t take anymore.Prentiss is the prissy suburban girl who falls for the bad boy. Bad boys do bad things and she soon finds herself over her head. If he goes down she goes with him. Ride or die is pushed to the limit and she finds herself standing in front or a judge.Amanda is the bright eyed rookie police officer. She soon finds out that most of her colleagues only serve themselves and protect each other. Once she speaks up and speaks up she finds herself ostracized and alone. She''ll find out real quick if blue lives matter.Chuck Stanton is the new correction officer at D-Block. He''s shocked at the system in place in the prison. The lines are blurred and he can''t tell if they run the prison or the inmates.The Ladies of D-Block starts now...

The crew is back in the finale of Rotten Apples. The girls are thick as thieves but like they say, there's no honor amongst thieves.ΓÇ⌐Marley is still fighting to get her kids back, but remains her own worst enemy. She'll have to grow up in a hurry if she's going to convince a judge to send them home with her.Yasmeen's drive will either rescue or ruin her and everyone around her. She puts the crew on her back and leads the way even though she lost her own way.Jellissa invested in herself, but would it work? Would it change her if it did or destroy her if it doesn't? Will her mother ever forgive her or is their relationship gone for good?ΓÇ⌐Mitzi is still trying to take care of her siblings while her mother slides further into the abyss of abuse.The clock is ticking on getting Rosa back in one piece. ΓÇ⌐They know the only way out of the hood is to hit a few more licks. Each does her part but one enjoys busting her gun a little more than the others and the bodies begin to pile up. All those bodies draw more heat than the girls can handle. ΓÇ⌐If they all stand strong, they can survive. If not, they all crash and burn.After all, it only takes One Bad Apple to spoil the bunch.

Yasmeen, Marley, Mitzi and Jellissa are back in the explosive follow up to Rotten Apples: Harlem's Finest. The crew is determined come up by whatever means necessary. They decide to pull a stick up, but can they actually pull it off?Marley desperately needs money so she can get her kids back and get them out of the hood and for good.Jellissa is tired of being teased and taken advantage of. She needs money just as bad so she can take drastic measures to improve her condition.Mitzi is still looking for love but finding more heartache instead. Serious issues develop at home and now she's forced to act.Yasmeen is just as confused as ever. The streets threaten to swallow the naive girl whole and eat her alive. She soon sinksto an all time low that she may not make it back from.Either way, the Rotten Apples are back and it's going to be a Hot Girl Summer.

Bella Beufonte has it all, she's smart, pretty, and a professional business woman who owns one of New Orleans hottest hair salons. However, for all of her smarts, beauty and money Bella has the hardest time keeping a man. After a series of toads has she finally met her prince when she makes a long distance love connection with Gavin, an Atlanta music producer who almost seems too good to be true.Join Bella and the colorful assortment of stylist who work for her as they deal with the everyday issues of family, work and love.There's Shandera, who isn't sure if she wants to be a friend or a foe; a lady or a hoe. Sherbert, who can't decide if he's a he or a she and Baby Girl, a troubled young lady with an affinity for bad boys, who is given a way out of the hood, but her choice in men could drag her down instead. There's also Alexis, a big beautiful woman with man problems of her own.Will Bella's hope and prayers of this new man finally being the one come true, giving her the southern love story she's been searching for or is he just serving her another dose of Lies and Manipulation.Previously released as Lies and Manipulation.

Welcome to Harlem USA! Home to the world famous Apollo theater and the soon to be infamous Rotten Apples.Marley is a single mother struggling to make it past life's obstacles. Despite the fact that she is the biggest one in her path. Her bad parenting skills may come back and bite her.Jellissa may not be the cutest chick on the block but dudes love her nonetheless. Her shape and attitude more than make up for what she lacks in looks.Yasmeen is a confused young Muslim woman trying to live in two opposite worlds. They don't coincide so she'll eventually have to choose one.Mitzi's the Puerto Rican mami looking for love in all the wrong places. Meanwhile she's trying to raise her eight siblings as well as her childish mother.Fate forces their hands and causes them to do things to survive by every means necessary. Turn the page and see why these Rotten Apples are Harlem's Finest.

William Champion, known as Willie, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He had the best of everything and a bright future lay ahead of him. He escaped death's hands at a young age, only to get caught up with life. Young, naive, and inexperienced Willie gets turned out by the excitement of the hood. The lure of a lifestyle filled with drugs, hooks and sex continuously consumes him. Lies and betrayal become his name. Can he change before he loses his picture perfect life or is it too late?