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The Breaks
The Breaks
TV ShowReturning Series

The Breaks

6.0 / 10
2017
1 season
8 episodes
Drama

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?

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Trailer

The Breaks | Official Super Trailer | Premieres January 4th + 9/8C | VH1

Cast

Candace M. Smith

Annalaina Marks

Seasons

  • Hard To Handle

    1.Hard To Handle

    18-02-201740m

    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.

  • It's Just Begun

    2.It's Just Begun

    27-02-201740m

    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...

  • Ep 3

    3.Blind Alley

    06-03-201740m

    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.

  • Ep 4

    4.Substitution

    13-03-201740m

    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 h...

  • Ep 5

    5.Amen, Brother

    20-03-201740m

    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).

  • Ep 6

    6.Runaway

    27-03-201740m

    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.

  • Ep 7

    7.Under Pressure

    03-04-201740m

    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, wh...

  • Ep 8

    8.N.T.

    10-04-201740m

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

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