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; Ahm is under pressure; DeeVee is pursued by his crew.
The Breaks series picks up where the successful original movie leaves off. It is 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 cuddle. How far will these driven young people go to rise to the top of the hip-hop world?