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,
Smooth!
-Yo, l meant to-- -Smooth!
-Theta Nu! -Theta what?
Theta Nu!
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!
Mu!
Gamma!
Xi!
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.
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.
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!
Payback's a bitch, ain't it?
l'll see you at Nationals.
Yes, you will.
-M-U! -Gamma Xi!
-Theta Nu! -Theta what?
-M-U! -Gamma Xi!
-Theta Nu! -Theta what?
-M-U! -Gamma Xi!
-Theta Nu! -Theta what?
All right. Well, just make sure it's coming from the dean's office.
Stewart, something's just come up. l'll have to get back to you.
-No problem. -You don't have to get off the phone.
Don't be silly. How's my baby?
l'm doing good.
I heard that you've been spending time,,,
,,,with this young man, DJ,
Oh, you heard.
So, what, did Grant call you?
-Well, we spoke briefly-- -You know what, Dad?
Ever since you've introduced me to Grant, he's all you talk about.
Grant's gonna be a perfect provider, and oh, Grant's going to the top,
Grant just thinks the world of you. You know what?
How about you and Grant hook up and leave me out of it?
Watch your tongue, young lady.
This is ridiculous.
l gotta go, Dad.
-Hi. -What's up?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Hey, you know, if you wanna talk, l'm here.
Thanks.
All right.
Congratulations.
Why didn't you tell me you pledged?
Maybe l wanted to surprise you.
As if l didn't already know.
What?
l like your earrings. They're nice.
-They're new, right? -Yeah.
You noticed them?
l notice everything about you.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.
So, what's my favorite color?
Well....
You always wear green eye shadow.
Your favorite ring has green in it.
And l'm gonna bet your car is green.
Right?
We should probably get started.
Yeah.
Countdown, fellas,
For the next six weeks, we prepare for the step show.
Since we don't have time, other members and l...
...will take you through the basics and break it down for you.
Some of you may think you know what stepping is,
Keep going!
-But I assure you,,, -Freeze!
,,,until you have stepped with Theta Nu Theta,,,you just don't,
One more time. lt's gonna be a long day.
Come on, Thetas!
-Move it, move it! -I will do my part,
But I need you to promise to do yours,
From this moment forward, I will be your Step Master,
-Come on. Let's go, baby boy. -I teach, you learn,
Let's go.
Come on.
l'd like to see a dessert menu, please.
So how was your dinner?
-lt was good. -Good, good.
April, there's been something l've been wanting to talk to you about.
lt belonged to my grandmother.
lt's beautiful.
Try it on.
Grant....
What's my favorite color?
Red. Why?
No, no, no.
Blue.
What's this about?
l don't know.
Please tell me this has nothing to do with that kid.
l'm sorry.
lf you don't come to your senses and quick...
...you are going to lose out on me.
l really can't believe you just said that.
You are spoiled and ungrateful, and l'm taking you home.
You know what?
Don't bother.
My favorite color's green, asshole.
T-H-E-T-A!
All right, stop. Stop!
Please, put some heart into what you're doing, fellas.
Can l ask a stupid question?
Better than anyone l know.
What?
l just wanted to know why we're stepping in an empty pool.
Well, it was so we could keep our moves a secret.
But who would want them?
Let's pick this back up tomorrow at 8.
-Eight? -Eight?
You got a problem with 8?
Let's make it 7.
-What? -Oh, man.
l'm out of here.
Are they putting this in the show?
l don't think so. You know Sylvester.
He doesn't like anything street in his routines.
Good.
For us.
-Hey. -Hey.
What's wrong?
l broke up with him.
You okay?
l haven't slept all night.
What have you been doing?
Thinking.
What are you thinking?
l think l wanna come in.
Come on.
Don't forget. We gotta practice on those new steps later on today.
Check this out.
Nice ride.
l'll see you guys later.
We'll pick it up first thing in the morning.
lf any of you have any conflicts with your class schedules...
...let me know.
Prophytes.
We have been going strong for over two weeks now.
And we still suck.
We've got four weeks left.
That's easy for you to say.
You can do this stuff in your sleep.
The problem is these lame-ass steps they got us doing, man.
So, what you saying?
lnstead of us trying to fit step, we gotta make step fit our natural rhythm.
Here.
That's nice.
We're gonna try doing something like that.
-All right, we're gonna try something. -How do you do that?
Right on the beat. You just hit it real quick. You go:
Throw it in gear. You come here.
What the hell was that?
The steps you taught us was played.
You can't expect us to beat the Mus with that and you know it.
l'm trying to give something fresh.
Are we doing a step show, or are we doing a rap video?
lt's a new day, man.
l mean, l didn't sign on to be no loser.
No, losing, it's a state of mind.
-What? -No disrespect, my brother.
But this frat has been living in that state for the last seven years.
The reason you're holding on to tradition...
...is because you cannot keep up with the present.
l'll make you a bet.
You go and you get your line brothers together.
And l'll get my guys.
And we'll throw down.
-You're on. -Tomorrow night.
At the Phoenix.
You sure about this, man?
Yeah, man. l got you.
All right, y'all. We got the brothers from the TNT step team in the house.
Y'all know what it is. lt's the age-old battle.
Old school versus new school. Here come the Neophytes.
Time for the Prophytes to counter.
Oh, yeah.
Here we go. Here we go.
Oh, wait a minute, they're doing the real thing.
They're bringing the real stepping into the mix.
Okay, what you got for me, fool? Let me see you bring it.
Hold on, hold on. What's happening with this kid? What's he doing?
Oh, no, that's not gonna fly, Phoenix.
Y'all know the rules. Group against group.
What are you doing? Come on, man.
This is about the team.
Man, why didn't you stick with the plan?
All my people in the Phoenix.
The prophytes of Theta Nu Theta wanna show these neos how it's done.
Prophytes step together now!
Yeah.
Hands down. No doubt about it.
Show some love. Y'all know what it is.
Old school wins. Old school wins.
Phoenix, you know you cannot mess with the prophytes of Theta Nu Theta.
Prophytes! Prophytes! Prophytes!
-Y'all, l was just-- -Look, next time you show off...
...do it on your own time, and save us the practice you put us through.
We hardly did any stepping.
You know we should have won that.
-lt was a slanted crowd. Come on. -Please.
lt ain't always about you, dog.
We're a team.
Come on, man.
It's not just about you, it's about all of us, We're a team,
What's up?
l owe all you guys an apology.
l just wanna be part of the team.
That's good.
Because l'm gonna need you to teach all of us some of your moves...
...if we're gonna have any kind of shot at Nationals.
Pizzas and beer on me! l'll take my car. Who else is driving?
M-U!
Gamma Xi!
Let's go! Let's go! Go!
-M-U! -Gamma Xi!
Mu Gamma!
Top of the rock, baby. Top of the rock. Come on.
Thetas, Thetas, we rep the Thetas,
Thetas, Thetas We rep the,,, Thetas,
Thetas, Thetas, we rep the Thetas,
Thetas, Thetas, we rep the:
Do your work.
l'm done.
Well, l still have one more chapter to read.
Remember you wanted me to check up on DJ?
Well, meet Mr. Darnell James Williams.
''Youth slain in brawl.
Brother and three other youths charged with assault.''
All right, come on.
l'll take you to the place that makes the best fried chicken.
With a record like that, you would think he would keep a low profile.
Everyone knows that Darrows fries the best chicken in all of Georgia.
Twenty bills if this ain't the best fried chicken.
-Twenty bills? -Twenty bills.
So basically, the brother's a criminal.
What a shame.
You're on.
l gotta run in and get something real quick. lt'll just take a second.
You can come in.
Just trust me. Come on.
Hello?
lt's me.
-Oh, hey there. -Hey, Unc.
This is my friend, April.
-Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you.
-Baby, is that you? -Yes, it is Sunday, right?
Just in time.
-And who is this lovely lady? -April.
-Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you.
Hope you're hungry.
You can set your watch by my Aunt Jackie's Sunday night fried chicken.
Those are the most beautiful tulips.
-Thank you, baby. -You're welcome.
They are my favorite.
Nate brings them for me every Sunday since the day we were engaged.
-lsn't that sweet? -Are you taking notes?
See? See what you started?
-l mess up a lot. -Yes, you do.
Listen, guys, there's plenty more so don't be shy.
Yes, this is the best chicken l've had.
Thank you.
Your cooking actually reminds me of my mom's.
She must be a damn good cook.
She was a good cook. She passed away five years ago.
l'm sorry to hear that.
Yeah, it was tough.
But, you know, me and my dad are real close.
Her dad's the provost.
-El capitan, -Yep.
-You're Palmer's daughter? -Yeah.
Auntie, when are you gonna teach me how to make this fried chicken?
-l'm not gonna do it, sweetheart. -Why?
Because then l'll never see you on Sunday anymore...
...and l need to see my boy every Sunday.
Five, six...
...seven, eight.
Smooth,
T-H-E-T-A!
Theta Nu!
Continuous-- Yes, come in.
Mr. Darnell James Williams, you're wanted in the Dean's Office.
According to the information provided to us...
...you were charged with and convicted of aggravated assault...
...in a brawl that resulted in the death of your brother.
ls this correct?
l was trying to protect him.
The thing is, if l had told you the truth about my conviction...
...l wouldn't be here anyway.
So either way, l was screwed from the get-go.
So l guess the only thing left to say is that...
...since l've been here, l've become a better person.
lt is the decision of this committee...
...to suspend you for the remainder of the year.
l'm sorry, Mr. Williams.
Yo, DJ!
D?
You all right, man? What's going on?
-l'm out of here. -What are you talking about?
l'm suspended.
How the hell can they do that?
Hello?
Yeah, this is him.
When?
Yeah, yeah. l'll be there.
D, what's going on? D!
Come in.
Excuse me, Dr. Palmer. DJ Williams.
Have a seat, Mr. Williams.
The Ethics Committee reports to my office...
...but l seldom interfere with their decisions.
l have the authority to have you reinstated.
So, what's the catch?
This thing you have going with my daughter, it ends now.
-What does that have to do with--? -Look, you little shit.
My daughter is not some shorty for you to mess with.
She's a woman with a bright and promising future...
...and l'm not gonna have you come here and take advantage of her.
-Excuse me? -Am l not getting through to you?
lf you don't agree to stop seeing my daughter...
...you can kiss your education goodbye.
And you'll end up just like your uncle, cutting grass for a living.
Now, how long do you think April will go out with you then?
Well....
With all due respect...
...sir...
...it's her decision, not yours.
You have a good day.
Three days before the Nationals.
Are you sure there's nothing we can do to help change Dr. Palmer's mind?
-No, he's one of them. -Palmer's a Mu Gamma?
-That's right. -Damn.
We are screwed.
You guys are unbelievable, man.
You will be leaving here in three, what, four years...
...with your fancy job offers in your pockets.
lt's my ass getting kicked to the curb, man.
This is my life that's messed up.
This is not about no damn Nationals.
Did he tell you he has a criminal record?
What criminal record?
And l suppose he hasn't told you...
...that he's been brought up before the Ethics Committee...
...for lying on his scholarship application?
What are you talking about?
l was just about to call you.
So it's true.
What do you want me to say to you, April?
l believed in you.
Why wouldn't you just tell me?
l got arrested because l was....
Because l was fighting and my brother got killed.
lt wasn't my fault. The only reason l got convicted was...
...because l had a public defender who couldn't even remember my name.
Then why are you leaving?
Good question.
Why don't you go ask your father?
He would have given me back my scholarship...
...had l agreed to break up with her.
And you said no?
l wasn't gonna let him play me.
-lt was my fault. -l don't get it.
l dated Will Palmer back at Truth.
My junior and most of my senior year until l met your uncle.
-You stole his girl? -lt's not that simple.
l wish you would've told me that before it blew up in my face.
What's up, world? This is Sway with MTV News,
Coming to you live from Atlanta...
...for the 1 7th Annual Step Show Championships.
The Atlanta Arena will be overflowing as thousands of fans have gathered...
...from far and wide for the competition.
Hundreds of applications poured in...
...but only 25 teams were chosen from universities...
...from all across the country to compete in the ultimate showdown.
This year, defending champions Mu Gamma Xi...
...go for their unprecedented eighth title in a row.
ls there anybody that can stop these guys?
Seven-year champs!
Eight is on the way, baby. Eight is on the way.
Hey. Hey, Thetas, turn. Get over here.
Come on, fellas. l know what you're thinking.
But you're wrong. Come on, we can still win this thing.
Okay, now, l've been watching you.
And l can promise you...
...we are not the same Thetas that we were six weeks ago.
You ain't never seen stepping like this before.
So get ready. lt's about to go down!
-Let's go! -You ready?
-All right. -Let's go.
Let's go. Let's go. Theta on three. One, two, three:
Theta!
Hello, William.
lt's been a long time, Jackie.
-William, how could you? -Look, if this is about--
DJ told us about the deal that you offered him.
All l'm trying to do is make sure...
...my daughter doesn't make the same mistake you made.
l didn't make a mistake, William.
You know how different your life would be--
lf l would have married you?
William, l have a really good life.
Well, it's not good enough for my daughter.
Shouldn't that be my choice?
Dad, if you think me being with Grant is what's best for me...
-...then you don't even really know me. -Baby, you are all l have left.
Well, you just lost that.
-Look, sweetheart, don't say that. -Just stop it.
l know l can forgive you for this one day, but l really....
l really can't imagine when.
Just give me a chance to fix things.
The procedure is simple.
Teams compete in an elimination round.
Only four teams are chosen to go to the finals.
These four teams will compete for the $40,000 grand prize...
...to use for the community service project of their choice.
And let's not forget, bragging rights for the year.
Let the elimination rounds begin.
Let's hear it for the sorority finalists.
Let's hear it for the fraternity finalists.
This is us, fellas. Get them pythons up.
Hi.
-ls he here? -Sure, sure.
Hold on one second. DJ, would you come down?
l know about the offer that my dad made.
All you had to do was talk to me.
-l know. -l should have stayed in L.A.
Everything l touch gets screwed up.
My brother's dead and that's on me.
DJ....
That's not true.
No, if it wasn't for me, he'd be here. Duron would be here.
Let it go.
Just let it go.
lt's okay.
l love you.
lt's not your fault. Okay?
Okay, l want to tell you something.
My dad overturned the committee's decision.
He'd much rather put up with you in my life than lose me in his.
But l don't know if that's for me.
But l thought this was your dream.
lt's my brother's dream.
He was supposed to be this. Not me.
Well, then do it for your brother.
Do it for Duron.
The elimination rounds are over and only the finalists remain.
This is the last chance for these teams to let out all the stops.
Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name...
...thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses...
...as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil...
...for thine is the kingdom, the power, the glory forever.
Amen.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the defending champions...
...the unstoppable brothers of Mu Gamma Xi.
Wolf pack launch!
Give it to me one time.
Give it to me two times.
Give it to me three times.
Wolf pack slide.
Gamma
Xi
Sylvester! l can't let you save the best for last.
Because the crowd out there is really feeling us.
Man, what's it to you, dog? Why don't you mind your own--?
-Whoa, whoa, whoa, let's go. -All right.
You're suspended.
lt seems like your man Dr. Palmer changed his mind.
You're not gonna matter.
You never did.
Come on, Mus. Where's my Mus at?
So this is for real? You're back?
Theta Nu, you're on.
All right, huddle up, huddle up, huddle up.
Okay, now, we are TNT.
That's one of the most powerful explosives known to man.
-And that's what we are. -Right.
That's what you are. That's what you are.
That's damn sure what you are, and that is what we have always been.
Okay, so tonight, can we be explosive?
-Yes! -No, no.
Can we be better than we ever have been?
-Yes! -Because we are repping the Thetas.
Thetas, Thetas, we rep the Thetas,
Thetas, Thetas, we rep the:
And now, get ready for the brothers of Theta Nu Theta!
T-H-E-T-A!
Theta Nus!
I got a feeling Can't touch this!
All ours, we get.
All right. That's it for the finals.
Now it's all up to the judges.
And now for the winner of this year's...
...National Fraternity Step Team Champions....
We have a tie.
Now, l know what you all are thinking...
...but the judges will not let this end in a tie.
l'm gonna stay here live until we have a definitive winner.
Alpha Tau Chapter of Mu Gamma Xi...
...and Beta Delta Chapter of Theta Nu Theta.
We're gonna let y'all go head-to-head one more time.
Theta Nu Theta and Mu Gamma Xi, are y'all ready to battle?
-Then let's go! -Come here.
All right. We're gonna need you, man.
We're gonna need you to bring this home for us.
You waited for four years for this. You need to be the one leading us.
-l'm not doing it. -lt's not about you, okay?
lt's not about me. lt's about the whole team.
-That's my man. -Bring him in here. Let's go.
lt looks like DJ is gonna lead them.
l knew they was gonna do this.
Don't worry. l've been studying his every move.
lt'll be like taking candy from a baby.
All right. lt's all you.
-Why you on our stage? -Stage,
Why you on our stage?
They stepping too damn close!
Step back! Step back, away from me!
-Pythons! -What?
-Pythons! -Come on!
I don't know what you've been told,,,
,,,but that's the Mu Gammas is in this house!
I don't know what you've been told,,,
,,,but that's the Mu Gammas is in this house!
Step back! Step back! Step back! Step back!
Gamma who? One word:
Bitches!
The last time l heard...
...the Mu Gammas run this house.
-Right? -Right!
And we run them!
Let's give them the remix.
Hit me one more time, Mus!
This competition has entered the battle zone.
These two teams are relentless.
l don't know about you, but l've never seen stepping like this before.
-This is crazy. -Mu Gamma Xi!
Mu Gamma Xi!
Brother gotta....
Give me that beat one time!
T-H-E-T-A! Can you move?
The 200 7 National Step Champion....
Theta Nu Theta!