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Columbus Short ÊÎÑÝ DJ
Meagan Good ÊÎÑÝ April
Ne-Yo ÊÎÑÝ Rich Brown
Darrin Dewitt Henson ÊÎÑÝ Grant
Brian J. White ÊÎÑÝ Sylvester
Laz Alonso ÊÎÑÝ Zeke
Valarie Pettiford ÊÎÑÝ Jackie
Yo, we should just play this straight up.
Those cats will fold under pressure.
We can take these fools with our eyes closed. Come on.
No doubt, but l don't wanna diss them in front of their home crowd.
D, l got you.
l got y'all.
-All right, man. -Come on, let's do it.
All right, all right, y'all, that was hot!
And the winner is....
Sphere and the Thug Unit!
Who wants next?
Let's get it going on in here.
-Y'all want some of this? -We got next.
Let's go.
All right, all right, y'all, let's get it popping in this mall!
You haven't seen him pop. Come on, come on.
-Hey, got that. -Get out of here!
-Get back. -Break it up.
-Get back. Get back. -We good.
All right, all right, let's hear it for the Thug Unit.
Yeah!
Give it up for the Goon Squad!
What's up? l think the Goon Squad got it, y'all.
No, no, no. Double or nothing says you got lucky.
lt's on.
-Let's go! Let's go! -What the hell are you doing?
Man, l'm out.
What the hell you walking away for?
l say we double up on these niggas.
-You know this ain't our spot, D. -Sphere's crew don't know us.
Don't know what we're bringing, period.
-The more paper we take home. -Did you see that cat?
lf he thinks he's being hustled, that's paper we won't spend.
-Why are you acting all scared? -l'm not.
-l'm acting smart. You try it! -Don't l always got your back?
Don't l always have your back?
-You know l got it, man, but l'm.... -lf you ain't with it, just go home.
-Like you could do this without me. -For real, DJ.
We ain't shit without your brother.
You know, it's gonna get nasty up in here!
-Don't wanna let stuff get out of hand-- -Don't sweat it.
We came too far to turn back now, baby boy. l want this.
You want this? l knew you'd say something like you want this.
That's all this is about. Typical DJ.
lt's not just about you, it's about all of us. We're a team.
Well, this team's about to double up on their asses. Come on.
All right now, y'all ready to rip this?
Let's get it going on up in this mall!
Let's go!
lt's over! lt's over! All right, all right, y'all!
This one, hands down, the Goon Squad!
You're dead! You're dead!
Goon Squad! Goon Squad is up.
l'm telling you, man, we're taking over L.A.
-Believe that. -Yeah.
Hold up, guys.
-Hey, man, what's your brother doing? -Man, l don't know.
-l got a little something for y'all. -All right. All right.
That's what's up. You know what l'm saying?
Yeah, man.
We gotta take Von home. His mom's gonna trip.
l have your mama.
-He'll get a beating. -Miss Williams ain't banging on me.
-Why you gotta do my mom like that? -l was doing her like that. Last night.
Give me my money!
l got it! l got it!
-l want my money. -The money's mine.
l want it.
Where's my money? Where's my money?
Get out of here.
D!
-Let's get out of here! Let's go! -Let's go. Move it!
Get up, D!
Come on!
l'm sorry, man, l'm sorry.
Somebody do something!
We'd like to welcome all arriving passengers to Atlanta,
We are so glad to have you here, DJ.
You're in Atlanta, we'll get you a Hawks jersey or something.
Honey, nobody watches the Hawks.
That's your uncle's way of saying welcome to Georgia.
You'll get used to the humidity.
You must be so excited to start school.
Or nervous.
But don't be. You'll do just fine.
You know that's where l met your uncle.
You guys went to Truth?
l did. Your uncle was working there.
Come on, let me show you up to your room. This way.
That's your bathroom over there, and this is your room.
lf you get tired of campus food, you're more than welcome...
...to spend your weekends here with us, anytime.
You know, whatever makes you comfortable.
Thanks.
DJ, l didn't get a chance to tell you at the funeral...
...but you know we loved him.
l know how close you two were.
l gotta run and show a house...
...so when l get back, l'll make us all some dinner.
Okay?
Honey, go ahead and help yourself to some apple pie.
l know it's your favorite.
No, no, thanks.
You know l had to call in a favor to get you into this school.
-Don't make me look bad. -Nate.
-No, that's cool. l'm listening. -Good.
Because the rules are very simple.
There's three things you have to deal with.
First, you must keep your grades up at all times.
Second, l'm in charge of your work study program...
...but you'll not be treated differently...
...nor will you behave any different than my other 26 employees.
-And third? -lf there's a strike three, you out.
Period.
DJ?
What the hell is going on, man?
l'm not gonna sit out here and act like l wanna be here when l don't.
This whole college boy thing is not for me, man.
You're the only thing your mama's got left.
There's no way l'm gonna let you put my sister through any more pain.
So you better make this college thing work out. Can you appreciate that?
Get your black ungrateful ass in the goddamn truck.
What'd l say, man? Get in the truck!
At least you don't have a problem with waking up early.
Looks like you're just in time for registration.
Next.
Yo, yo, hold my spot real quick.
-This is my spot, thanks. -Excuse me?
-There was a girl saving my space. -Nice try.
You have to wait in line like everybody else.
You saw me behind the sister with the fro.
Next.
Now, one of you come up to the counter.
I'm just saying it's a little early to tell, Mom, That's all,
No, I'm not saying I hate it,
l'm not quitting. l promised you l'd try. That's my word.
l love you too.
Okay. Bye.
All right.
There are only a select few things of mine that are absolutely off-limits.
My toothbrush, my toothpaste, my shaving cream, and my condoms.
Magnums, of course. You know about the gold packs?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Other than that, playboy, anything else of mine...
...you're welcome to. Rich Brown.
-DJ. -Nice to meet you, sir.
The Deltas are having a little barbecue.
-l've got some juice, l can get you in. -l gotta work.
-Classes ain't started yet. -l got a job.
Okay, l feel you. Which--?
Never mind.
All right, bro. ln that case, l'll holler.
Yes.
Come in.
Don't just stand there, man. Sit down.
ls this your office?
Awfully nice digs for somebody who cuts grass.
No, l don't cut grass.
But you do.
You ever wonder where them trains be going?
They probably be going to Japan or something.
-Japan? -Oh, yeah, they can't cross water.
You going to college? Don't say that when you get there.
l'm just playing with you, man.
The key to success in going to school, what you do, you get a group of girls...
...you get them to do your homework.
When they do your homework, you get A 's,
-How's it going, man? -l'm still standing.
Get in, man. l'll give you a ride back.
Come on. Come on. Pass the ball. Pass the ball.
Yeah, baby. Go deep. Go long.
They're getting the very same education as you...
...so don't pay them any mind.
Oh, check it out.
Oh, that's old news, brother. l've been there and done that.
-You're lying. -l'm not lying.
Rich--
DJ, right?
My new roommate, DJ. DJ, that's my friend Noel.
Good to meet you, brother.
Now, Thetas.
Everybody got quiet like y'all can't get down!
What?
Are we the Pythons?
-What the hell are they doing, man? -They're stomping the yard.
Yes,
Where are you from?
-The Thetas are representing. -All day.
Smooth it out now.
Funky and you know it, clap your hands
Get him out of here! Get him out of here!
Yo, get your hands off me, dog.
Fool, you're about to get your ass whooped.
Throw his ass to the wolves!
Can l get up here, man? Because l can't see.
-Yeah? -Hey, isn't that your boy, DJ?
Hold it, G.
Listen, man.
l don't know if you're crazy or stupid...
-...but you gotta keep it moving. -Hey, Zeke!
When you're done playing with your bitch...
...we're gonna show you what a real ass-whooping look like.
Line up, Mus!
Mus, march!
Mus, hut!
Back it up! Back it up! Back it up!
The seven-year champs are here!
-T-H-E-T-A! -Nu!
-T-H-E-T-A! -What?
Who's that creeping in my window?
Now! Theta Nu!
Who's that creeping in my window?
Now! Theta Nu!
Who's that creeping in my window?
Now! Theta Nu!
What?
T-N-T!
Explosive, explosive, explosive,
Wolf pack, march!
-M-U! -Gamma Xi!
Gamma Mu Xi!
Wolf pack attack!
Mu!
The seven-year champs are here,
-Hey. -Hey.
How are you doing?
Aren't you that guy that was fighting with that girl in the line?
Yeah, but it wasn't like that.
April!
-Hey, babe. -What's up, baby girl?
-l thought l told you to wait for me. -l know, l had to go to the library.
-Who's your friend? -DJ.
DJ was just passing by.
Oh, yeah. l remember you.
You're the idiot that tried to break our step line.
Yeah, well, it seems like DJ has a thing with lines.
You see those flags there?
You don't mess with the Mus and you don't mess with my girl.
l'm gonna bounce.
You don't know what you're talking about.
Here, it's all about the haves and the have-mores.
Either you come in first place or you're not even in the game, player.
Oh, yo, guys, this is DJ.
You know Noel, this is Byron, Paul.
-That's Easy over there. -What's up?
Yo, get that camera out of my face, man.
l was saying Theta Nu Theta is gonna wipe the floor with Mu Gamma.
-How's that? -Because l'm gonna join.
Dude, why are you pledging Theta anyway? They tired.
-They pull no women. -They never win step championships.
-So? -''So?''
-What else is there? -What about history?
What about tradition? Give me my damn hat.
-What about legacy? -A legacy of losing.
He's just saying that because his father was a Theta.
Anyway, DJ, please ignore their ignorance.
You need to roll with us to the Rep Yo' City Blast tonight.
-Roll with us. -To the what?
Where my St. Louis folks at? S-T-L, show some love.
You know how we do it every week at the Phoenix! Give me love, Miami.
C-H-l, my Chicago folks in the building.
Show some love. Give it up for the A hometown people.
Where you at? Show your A.
l see you, Jamaica. Do your thing, mon.
Watch out for the lovely ladies in blue and white. l see you.
-What's up, sir? -What's up?
You good, man?
Oh, damn, Rich. You hanging with the freshmen now?
-What? -Oh, no. This is my roommate.
This is DJ. DJ, this is Grant.
That's nice. But see, this section is for upperclassmen.
You know what we call freshmen?
We call them bootlickers, because that's all they good for.
You know what we call guys like you?
-No, what? -Pretenders.
-You're gonna wish l was pretending-- -You don't know me.
Okay, okay! Okay, okay!
And on that note, we gonna go to the bar.
Y'all have a good night.
Why you so sensitive, dog?
lt's a little freshman hazing. We all have to go through it.
Straight up, that dude is whack, man.
Well, maybe. But he's Zeke's prodigy.
-Who the hell is Zeke? -He's the head of Mu Gamma.
Seven-time national step champs.
And your boy, Grant, he's next in line to take the throne.
-Just chill. -You're killing me with that.
Every week, you know how we do it in the Phoenix.
Go to the dance floor.
Rep your city, wherever you're from. lt's about that time.
We got N-Y-C, obviously.
l hope he had a condom on.
What's he doing?
-Didn't think you were coming. -What are you doing?
Come on. Don't play at being jealous.
l'm not playing at anything.
lt was just a show.
Well, l didn't like it.
lt's not like l was doing it for real. l was just adding a little flavor.
Keep yourself looking this fine, you ain't never gotta worry.
Excuse me?
Hey, Grant. Where are you at? Your city needs you.
Sit down with your girls, have another drink on me...
...and watch your man do his thing.
He's just being a man.
There isn't a single woman in here that wouldn't kill to be with him.
-Don't make it easy on them. -You know you don't deserve that.
lt's not that big of a deal.
Didn't l tell you to keep your distance from my girl?
See, now, l thought you was just pretending again.
New York City, where you at? Rep your city, it's your turn!
Grant, they need you on the floor.
When l'm done, you better be gone...
...bootlicker.
-l can take care of myself. -l know you can.
No, really. Grant is not someone you want to mess with.
Somebody's gonna have to bring him down a notch.
What the hell is this nigga doing?
What's this? lt looks like we got a new addition added to the mix.
Hey, yo, kid. What city you representing?
l ain't repping nothing. Just me.
Oh, don't clown him. Don't clown him.
You'll hurt him, Grant. Don't hurt him.
Y'all know how Grant does it, y'all.
Give it up for G, Grant. New York in the house!
Oh, snap! ls he clowning St. Louis?
ls he breaking on Jamaica?
Wait a minute. Oh, he's clowning everybody!
He's clowning on the Chi guy!
Oh, this is crazy. A-T-L, are you gonna take that?
Miami! Even Miami!
Wait a minute. ls he coming at Grant?
Wait, he's killing him!
That's my roommate. That's my roommate.
Give it up, D!
Oh, no, he didn't. Yes, he did.
Yo, goodness.
So l guess you thought you were defending my honor, huh?
-April, what are you doing? -l'm just talking.
You don't have to let this dude talk to you like that.
-Let's just drop it. -No. What did you say?
Somebody'll have to teach you how to talk to a woman.
-You gonna show me? -l already schooled you once tonight.
-How much do you wanna learn? -What, you think you funny, nigga?
Nah...but she clearly does.
-What? No, no, no, Grant. -lt's all good, baby.
-Let's go. -Come on.
Hey, stop.
Grant, stop it, stop. Stop.
-Let's go. -Stay out of this.
All right, just chill. Grant.
l ain't got nothing against you, but l told you already.
-This is my roommate, man. -You do what you gotta do.
Noel, l thought you was gonna pledge Mu Gamma.
-l was gonna-- -l guess you can kiss that goodbye.
l'm gonna bounce.
We got unfinished business, bootlicker.
-lndeed. -Come on, let's go.
l got myself here. l can get myself home.
Maya, will you take me home?
Chill out, man. This is a friendly visit.
l'm Zeke, president of Mu Gamma Xi.
You know Grant.
We saw you at the Phoenix and we were impressed.
Ain't that right, Grant?
Yeah.
l got work to do, man.
Wolves!
Y'all heard the man. Get busy.
Now that you got time on your hands, let's talk.
Look, l brought Grant with me to show you...
...that we don't have any hard feelings.
You're a straight-up guy. l like that. Working your way through college.
That's admirable, but this whole gardening thing...
...can't be getting you any play with the ladies, man.
Never had any problems in that area.
Okay, now l'll get straight to the point.
Mu Gamma Xi has the strongest alumni network, period.
One phone call from us when you graduate...
...you've got a high-paying job just like that.
So you want me to join your frat?
lf you step on our line.
Step on the line. l don't step, man.
l battle.
-What's the difference? -Pussies step.
You should think about what you say before you say it.
Wolves!
That's enough.
Let's let Mr. DJ get back to his....
His gardening.
-You were right. -l told you.
l'm telling you, Sly.
You didn't see this dude punk Grant.
Look, l'm sure he's a cool dude, l just don't think he's Theta material.
You mean he's too ghetto.
l don't care where he's from.
l don't think he got here based on his SAT's.
Okay, fine, so he's not the archetype of a Theta, but what he--
We got other pledges to consider who have more impressive résumés.
Thank you.
But are they gonna help us win Nationals?
Okay, okay, so that's what this is about?
What are you thinking? Aren't you sick of living in Mu Gamma's shadow?
l'm sorry. Mind if l join you?
Suit yourself.
l'm here to talk to you about Theta Nu Theta.
You're kidding, right?
No.
-What about it? -Members of my pledge committee...
-...feel you'd be an asset to the house. -No.
Mu Gamma's murdered your asses for seven years.
You're here because you think l can help.
You know, you're cocky for a brother that's got one trick.
Please spare me, man.
Spare you, fine.
There's a screening process. All applicants go through it.
You want to apply?
That's up to you.
Mu Gamma comes here offering me a sweet deal.
And the best you can come up with is l can apply?
lf a sweet deal is really what you're looking for, Theta ain't for you.
A fraternity, now, that's a brotherhood of men who forge a lifetime bond.
Okay, once you are a Theta, you will always and forever be a Theta.
Now, you can go out of here, you can leave Truth...
...as a young educated brother from the 'hood.
And homey, that's great.
But if you pledge Theta, you're gonna get that same education...
...and you'll become a member of our lifetime brotherhood.
-Yo, what's up? -Hey, hey, what are you doing?
You almost just ran me over with that thing.
-l didn't mean to scare you. My bad. -What?
lt's the dance thug from the club.
So can we move on from that?
Move on to what?
l don't know.
You getting to know me?
l have a boyfriend.
So, what's up with this Grant? What is he, a professional student?
Grant is in a six-year law program...
...and his father's a partner with a Wall Street firm, so when he graduates--
lt's funny, because l didn't take you as the type of girl that could be bought.
Bought?
Bought.
Wait, l didn't mean bought like that. l didn't mean bought like that. Listen.
-What? -Let's just start over.
-Start what over? -Have lunch with me.
l'm tutoring.
Tutor what? What do you tutor?
Yo.
-Hi, can l help you? -l'd like to sign up for a tutor.
Okay. What subject?
What subject does April Palmer tutor?
-History. -History it is.
How'd you pull this off?
What?
What, you think l set this up?
Well, it's an awful big coincidence, don't you think?
What you take me for? Some kind of stalker?
Like l'm gonna work that hard to get your attention.
l mean you're fine, but you ain't all that, you know what l'm saying?
Did l set this up?
Can l use your pen?
-Yeah. Okay. -Thanks.
So where do we start?
You can start by moving over there.
-Really? -No, l'm serious.
lt works better if we can sit across from each other.
All right.
This is gonna be good reading material for you.
Time to go.
-Thank God. l'm starving. -So let's go eat.
l can't.
Why?
You know why.
Why are you staring at me?
Okay.
l'll make you a deal.
Ask me any question from the history lesson, l get it right...
...we go eat.
Okay.
What was the difference between Republicans'...
...and the Democrats' political response...
...to the Great Depression in the 1 930s?
Some other time maybe.
But by political response, were you referring to the Republicans' belief...
...that the marketplace will correct itself...
...as opposed to the Democrats' New Deal?
Because the way you phrased it was....
l'll get my uncle's truck.
l'll drive.
So l heard the Mu Gammas are trying to recruit you.
So are you gonna pledge?
Probably not. l don't wanna step.
Being in a fraternity is about a lot more than just stepping.
Wow, you sound just like them.
-You should check out Heritage Hall. -What's that?
See for yourself.
Oh, it's right up here on the right.
How does a nice young girl like yourself know about a place like this?
We gonna take five. Be right back.
There's a lot of things about me you don't know.
l didn't know you can do that. l'm surprised.
Let me show you how we do it in A.
All right, l'm not mad. l'm not mad at all.
-Really? -No.
You wanna sit down?
No.
-l can't do this. -What's wrong with this?
-We're just having a little fun. -l know. We just need to go.
Let's heat it up.
Yo, this one. Look at the map. l'm telling you, it's this one.
Quit playing, man.
All in!
-Since when? -1 932.
Bring it home!
Come on!
Pledges, turn...
...and face big brother Zeus!
Pledges, unmask yourselves!
Pledges, Mu Gamma creed!
The year of completion, the manifestation,
1 932 was the year our fathers founded Mu,
Camaraderie in gray, we're a wolf pack of brotherhood,
Fangs of power, fur of protection, Battle cry:
By the rising of the moon!
Bring us our destiny, sir!
Oh, brother, we gotta keep pushing, I wanna be a Theta Nu one day,
So, big brother, would you help me on my way?
Oh, brother, we gotta keep pushing! We gotta keep moving!
We gotta keep fighting!
Oh, brother, we gotta keep pushing! We gotta keep moving!
We almost there!
Pledges of Theta Nu Theta, face front!
Reveal yourselves!
Pledge Porkchop, please introduce yourself!
Porkchop!
Extra gravy.
Brother Showtime, please introduce yourself.
Showtime!
Pledge Knucklehead, please introduce yourself.
Knucklehead!