Name: Tales
Released: 2017-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Drama · Music

A scripted anthology series transforming the lyrics of hip hop’s greatest hits into captivating visual narratives. Each week, one of ten classic songs will be distilled to its thematic essence and retold through the visionary mind of Irv “Gotti” Lorenzo.

2017 · 1h 20m

EPISODE 1

F... the Police

The controversial killing of a young white boy at the hands of two black police officers and a district attorney's struggle to convince the lone witness to testify in court.
EPISODE 2

Cold Hearted

Inspired by the lyrics of Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted," this episode explores the life of a mega-star rapper who gets fatally shot, with his faithful sidekick by his side, and all the suspects -- his wife, manager and best friend.
EPISODE 4

Children's Story

Inspired by the lyrics of Slick Rick's "Children's Story," two penniless teenagers learn the lesson of karma the hard way when they start robbing people in their neighborhood.
EPISODE 5

Trap Queen

Anthology series of "song stories," weaving classic Hip-Hop and R&B songs into visually stunning narratives; narrative inspired by Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen."
EPISODE 6

99 Problems

When Black Lives Matter is declared a terrorist organization, two college activists are forced to go underground in a tale based on Jay-Z's hit song "99 Problems."
EPISODE 7

You Got Me

Inspired by the lyrics of The Roots ft. Erykah Badu's "You Got Me"; a highly disciplined dancer, about to perform in an important show, falls for a man who gets her to lose control.