1 00:00:06,049 --> 00:00:08,176 [hip-hop beat] 2 00:00:11,554 --> 00:00:13,514 [audience cheering] 3 00:00:15,433 --> 00:00:18,394 ♪ My name is Karma And I'm on the road to greatness ♪ 4 00:00:18,478 --> 00:00:21,230 ♪ Lyrically gifted Because of my imagination ♪ 5 00:00:21,314 --> 00:00:24,317 ♪ Now that I'm here Let me tell you what I stand for ♪ 6 00:00:24,400 --> 00:00:27,111 ♪ Making music that'll get you On the dance floor ♪ 7 00:00:27,195 --> 00:00:29,906 ♪ And when you hear my songs They're so amazing ♪ 8 00:00:29,989 --> 00:00:32,825 ♪ Around the world for girls I'm trailblazing ♪ 9 00:00:32,909 --> 00:00:35,495 ♪ This is my moment And I'm in the light ♪ 10 00:00:35,578 --> 00:00:37,371 -♪ So here's what I'm 'bout to say ♪ -[music dies] 11 00:00:37,455 --> 00:00:38,664 -Huh? -[girl] What happened? 12 00:00:38,748 --> 00:00:40,041 Wait. This isn't right. 13 00:00:40,124 --> 00:00:41,626 -[cackling] -[gasps] 14 00:00:43,044 --> 00:00:45,421 Has anybody ever tried to take you down? 15 00:00:46,839 --> 00:00:49,342 Stick around. I'mma show you what went down! 16 00:00:54,514 --> 00:00:55,848 [laughter] 17 00:00:55,932 --> 00:01:01,145 -Guys, can somebody tell me who this is? -[all] That's the CeCe Dupree! 18 00:01:01,229 --> 00:01:04,607 Ma, she's the hottest rapper in the world right now. 19 00:01:04,690 --> 00:01:07,652 Hey, y'all. It's your girl, CeCe. 20 00:01:07,735 --> 00:01:10,279 She's got millions of followers and about to build… 21 00:01:10,363 --> 00:01:13,783 The super-sound skyscraper. 22 00:01:13,866 --> 00:01:16,119 What's a super-sound skyscraper? 23 00:01:16,202 --> 00:01:19,330 It's gonna be the coolest hip-hop spot of all time 24 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:23,084 with concerts and recording studios and roller coasters and fireworks 25 00:01:23,167 --> 00:01:24,168 and, and-- 26 00:01:24,252 --> 00:01:26,754 CeCe's gonna announce where she's building it soon. 27 00:01:26,838 --> 00:01:31,759 Your city might be the location of the biggest musical skyscraper ever. 28 00:01:31,843 --> 00:01:34,136 -[cheering] -Where do you think CeCe will pick? 29 00:01:34,220 --> 00:01:37,223 Tokyo? Paris? Cairo? Or… 30 00:01:37,306 --> 00:01:38,975 [gasps] The moon. 31 00:01:39,058 --> 00:01:40,685 I wouldn't be surprised. 32 00:01:40,768 --> 00:01:43,521 CeCe is the coolest rapper in the universe. 33 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:45,565 [clears throat] Karma. 34 00:01:45,648 --> 00:01:47,775 You were supposed to be downstairs ten minutes ago. 35 00:01:47,859 --> 00:01:50,444 -I'm working on your beat. -[chuckles] My bad. 36 00:01:51,153 --> 00:01:53,239 Hit play and clear the way! 37 00:01:53,322 --> 00:01:58,244 I'm ready to record my song on the… golden microphone! 38 00:01:58,327 --> 00:01:59,370 [pants] 39 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:02,373 -Pause. Rewind. -Huh? 40 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:04,542 You can't record until your song gets finished. 41 00:02:04,625 --> 00:02:08,588 My song is finished. The lyrics are… good enough. 42 00:02:08,671 --> 00:02:10,256 You know what I always say. 43 00:02:10,339 --> 00:02:13,384 [both] Good enough is never good enough. 44 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,720 Well, here's what I wrote for the ending. 45 00:02:15,803 --> 00:02:17,722 -[hip-hop beat starts] -♪ Here it is, here I am ♪ 46 00:02:17,805 --> 00:02:19,974 ♪ Steppin' into the spotlight I am Karma… ♪ 47 00:02:20,057 --> 00:02:22,101 And… uh, um… 48 00:02:22,185 --> 00:02:25,646 ♪ Those tacos look tasty Can I have a bite? ♪ 49 00:02:25,730 --> 00:02:29,442 Karma, do you really want that line in your first song? 50 00:02:29,525 --> 00:02:32,028 [sighs] No. I guess not. 51 00:02:32,111 --> 00:02:34,155 But I've been working on it for months. 52 00:02:34,238 --> 00:02:35,990 I wanna record it now. 53 00:02:36,073 --> 00:02:38,326 I know, but you gotta do the work. 54 00:02:38,409 --> 00:02:41,621 If you do, I know you'll get on that golden mic soon. 55 00:02:41,704 --> 00:02:43,164 Hm. [sighs] 56 00:02:45,708 --> 00:02:49,837 [sighs] Lady K doesn't think I'm ready. But I know I am. 57 00:02:50,713 --> 00:02:53,799 I don't believe you have to be so particular. 58 00:02:53,883 --> 00:02:55,927 This community center does not pass inspection. 59 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,679 You're violating tons of building rules. 60 00:02:58,763 --> 00:03:01,307 The heating pipes are broken. Just listen. 61 00:03:01,390 --> 00:03:02,725 [clattering, farting] 62 00:03:02,808 --> 00:03:07,438 Pardon me. Uh… I had a big bean breakfast. 63 00:03:07,521 --> 00:03:08,856 Hm. 64 00:03:08,940 --> 00:03:10,608 And in here there's a faint smell of… 65 00:03:10,691 --> 00:03:13,235 [sniffs] Whoo! A stink! 66 00:03:13,319 --> 00:03:17,156 Oh, well, that's a new air freshener we're trying. 67 00:03:17,239 --> 00:03:19,450 The plumbing's backed up, the floors are crooked, 68 00:03:19,533 --> 00:03:22,578 and don't even get me started on the ceiling. 69 00:03:22,662 --> 00:03:26,123 [sighs] City rules state that unless you can pay for the repairs 70 00:03:26,207 --> 00:03:27,333 by the end of the week, 71 00:03:27,416 --> 00:03:29,543 we'll have to close the community center. 72 00:03:29,627 --> 00:03:32,964 It'll cost… about $20,000. 73 00:03:33,047 --> 00:03:35,132 [all] $20,000? 74 00:03:35,216 --> 00:03:37,468 We can't raise that kind of money in a week! 75 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:40,012 The whole neighborhood uses this place! 76 00:03:40,096 --> 00:03:41,681 What are we gonna do now? 77 00:03:44,308 --> 00:03:46,394 -I have terrible news! -[Dad] We know, Kar-Star! 78 00:03:46,477 --> 00:03:49,188 Your mom's trying to get the city to change their mind. 79 00:03:49,272 --> 00:03:53,150 And I made a fundraiser on allornothing.com 80 00:03:53,234 --> 00:03:55,611 so people can give money to save the center. 81 00:03:55,695 --> 00:03:59,323 Plus, when they donate, the gold coin goes… 82 00:03:59,407 --> 00:04:01,158 ♪ All or nothing ♪ 83 00:04:01,242 --> 00:04:02,618 ♪ Don't be buggin' ♪ 84 00:04:02,702 --> 00:04:05,454 And I'll sell toilet paper helmets to raise money, too. 85 00:04:06,247 --> 00:04:09,083 But I'm gonna need a new commercial. 86 00:04:09,166 --> 00:04:11,544 -Major… -[barks] 87 00:04:11,627 --> 00:04:13,879 -Hold still, boy. -[whimpers] 88 00:04:13,963 --> 00:04:15,756 The toilet paper helmet. 89 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:18,551 It's your number one for a number two. 90 00:04:18,634 --> 00:04:19,885 [flushing] 91 00:04:19,969 --> 00:04:21,762 Whoa! Whoa! 92 00:04:21,846 --> 00:04:23,639 -[Karma grunts] -[barks] 93 00:04:23,723 --> 00:04:25,808 [crashing] 94 00:04:25,891 --> 00:04:29,395 [chuckles] With everyone helping, I know we can do this. 95 00:04:29,478 --> 00:04:30,980 We can save the community-- 96 00:04:31,063 --> 00:04:32,815 [reporter] We're live in Hansberry Heights, 97 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:36,777 where music superstar CeCe Dupree is holding a press conference. 98 00:04:36,861 --> 00:04:38,362 I know you're wondering, 99 00:04:38,446 --> 00:04:41,782 what's a person like me doing in a place like this? 100 00:04:41,866 --> 00:04:46,287 Well, I, CeCe Dupree, see something special in Hansberry Heights. 101 00:04:46,370 --> 00:04:49,457 That's why I'm gonna turn your busted community center 102 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,293 into the super-sound skyscraper. 103 00:04:52,376 --> 00:04:53,544 [cheering] 104 00:04:53,627 --> 00:04:55,296 -Wow! -Wait. What? 105 00:04:55,379 --> 00:04:58,841 I chose Hansberry 'cause your neighborhood's got hip-hop history, 106 00:04:58,924 --> 00:05:00,968 but it could use an upgrade. 107 00:05:01,052 --> 00:05:02,178 [crowd gasping] 108 00:05:02,261 --> 00:05:03,763 [man] Oh, my! 109 00:05:03,846 --> 00:05:05,514 [all] Whoa! 110 00:05:05,598 --> 00:05:06,640 Check this out. 111 00:05:06,724 --> 00:05:09,143 ♪ Yes, my name's CeCe Dupree ♪ 112 00:05:09,226 --> 00:05:11,812 ♪ Can you imagine How great this place is gon' be? ♪ 113 00:05:11,896 --> 00:05:15,191 ♪ Hansberry Heights You know we'll go far ♪ 114 00:05:15,274 --> 00:05:17,985 ♪ 'Cause I can turn everyone Into a superstar ♪ 115 00:05:18,069 --> 00:05:20,946 ♪ I'mma save your community And so much more… ♪ 116 00:05:21,030 --> 00:05:22,698 I've gotta see this. 117 00:05:22,782 --> 00:05:23,824 ♪ …you need in store ♪ 118 00:05:23,908 --> 00:05:26,744 ♪ Guitars, pianos, violins, drums ♪ 119 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:29,789 ♪ If you hungry, here's a hot dog cart Come get some ♪ 120 00:05:29,872 --> 00:05:33,000 And concert stages and studios, too? 121 00:05:33,084 --> 00:05:35,711 ♪ Whatever that you didn't have before We gon' do ♪ 122 00:05:35,795 --> 00:05:38,547 -What about a roller coaster? -Or fresh juice bar? 123 00:05:38,631 --> 00:05:41,592 ♪ I told you if you stick with me We'll go far ♪ 124 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:44,762 ♪ Yes, to the prizes The jewelry, the money ♪ 125 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:47,723 ♪ Some people think I'm joking But it's really not funny ♪ 126 00:05:47,807 --> 00:05:49,975 ♪ Hansberry Heights, don't question me ♪ 127 00:05:50,059 --> 00:05:51,769 ♪ I'm so good, so true ♪ 128 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,521 ♪ Say yes to me ♪ 129 00:05:54,313 --> 00:05:56,065 Hi, Ms. Dupree. Um… 130 00:05:56,148 --> 00:05:58,776 ♪ When we were lost And our whole neighborhood was down ♪ 131 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:01,779 ♪ Thanks for giving us a chance And turning things around ♪ 132 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:04,865 ♪ Our center means so much Now it's here to stay ♪ 133 00:06:04,949 --> 00:06:07,701 ♪ Thank you, Ms. Dupree You saved the day ♪ 134 00:06:07,785 --> 00:06:11,163 -[crowd cheering] -Go ahead, Miss Girl. You got skills. 135 00:06:11,247 --> 00:06:13,499 -What's your name? -[chuckles] Karma. 136 00:06:13,582 --> 00:06:15,292 Karma, we should work together. 137 00:06:15,376 --> 00:06:18,003 It's not every day I come across a talent like yours. 138 00:06:18,087 --> 00:06:20,297 [gasps] You wanna work with me? 139 00:06:20,381 --> 00:06:24,426 Of course! Meet me tomorrow and we can record a song. 140 00:06:24,510 --> 00:06:26,345 And really get you ready for the spotlight. 141 00:06:26,428 --> 00:06:28,722 Rashid! Where are you? 142 00:06:28,806 --> 00:06:30,558 [pants] Yes, CeCe? 143 00:06:30,641 --> 00:06:32,852 Schedule a time for me and Karma tomorrow. 144 00:06:32,935 --> 00:06:34,728 And why aren't you filming me for my fans? 145 00:06:34,812 --> 00:06:37,982 I told you, always have the camera on me! Ugh! 146 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:39,400 Yes, CeCe. 147 00:06:39,483 --> 00:06:41,026 So… you in, girl? 148 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:42,194 You know it. 149 00:06:42,278 --> 00:06:43,696 [chuckles] Oh. 150 00:06:43,779 --> 00:06:46,782 But somebody told me I'm not ready to record my song yet. 151 00:06:46,866 --> 00:06:49,785 Whoever told you that is just jealous. 152 00:06:49,869 --> 00:06:52,705 Now, is this girl ready for the big time? You tell me. 153 00:06:54,623 --> 00:06:57,084 -OK! I'm in! -All right, then. 154 00:06:57,168 --> 00:06:59,044 CeCe you later. 155 00:06:59,128 --> 00:07:01,505 -Wow! -[Lady K] Hm. 156 00:07:01,589 --> 00:07:02,756 Mm, mm, mm. 157 00:07:02,840 --> 00:07:04,008 Oh! Lady K! 158 00:07:04,091 --> 00:07:05,968 CeCe's gonna save our center. 159 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:07,386 Can you believe it? 160 00:07:07,469 --> 00:07:10,097 Actually, I can't. It sounds too good to be true. 161 00:07:10,181 --> 00:07:12,641 She wants to help our neighborhood. 162 00:07:12,725 --> 00:07:14,643 But why? We don't need BeeBee. 163 00:07:14,727 --> 00:07:16,854 We can help ourselves if we put in the work. 164 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:19,023 But CeCe is helping us. 165 00:07:19,106 --> 00:07:21,025 She's even helping with my rap. 166 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:23,819 She's gonna record my first song with me tomorrow. 167 00:07:23,903 --> 00:07:27,990 Oh. Karma, do you really trust NeeNee? 168 00:07:28,073 --> 00:07:30,409 [sighs] It's CeCe. 169 00:07:30,493 --> 00:07:32,244 And how come you're not happy for me? 170 00:07:32,328 --> 00:07:35,539 I just don't want you to take a shortcut and end up regretting it. 171 00:07:35,623 --> 00:07:37,833 CeCe said you're probably jealous. 172 00:07:39,126 --> 00:07:43,214 I've been with you day after day, writing, working on your beats. 173 00:07:43,297 --> 00:07:45,466 You really think I don't want you to shine? 174 00:07:45,549 --> 00:07:47,218 Then why won't you let me? 175 00:07:48,385 --> 00:07:52,139 Good luck tomorrow. I hope CeCe is as good as you think she is. 176 00:07:52,223 --> 00:07:53,849 [sighs] 177 00:07:54,558 --> 00:07:56,227 Why is Lady K trying to stop me? 178 00:07:56,310 --> 00:07:58,521 Doesn't she think I'm a good rapper? 179 00:07:59,271 --> 00:08:02,608 [sighs] At least CeCe believes in me. 180 00:08:03,609 --> 00:08:06,070 ♪ Every day I thought Lady K was my hero ♪ 181 00:08:06,153 --> 00:08:09,156 ♪ But the way she's talking to me Has me feeling like a zero ♪ 182 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:11,325 ♪ Wow Why she trying to steal my shine? ♪ 183 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:14,578 ♪ I put in work every day And she knows my grind ♪ 184 00:08:14,662 --> 00:08:17,748 ♪ I've been focused Determined, calm, patient ♪ 185 00:08:17,831 --> 00:08:20,834 ♪ Correcting my mistakes Used all of my concentration ♪ 186 00:08:20,918 --> 00:08:23,420 ♪ Sorry, Lady K I'm going the other way ♪ 187 00:08:23,504 --> 00:08:26,423 ♪ CeCe says I'm ready I got nothing else to say ♪ 188 00:08:27,132 --> 00:08:32,054 I'm gonna record my very first song tomorrow with the CeCe Dupree! 189 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:34,473 [CeCe] That goes over there. 190 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:36,934 No, not that over there. This over there. 191 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:38,811 Rashid, where's my breakfast? 192 00:08:38,894 --> 00:08:41,397 -Here, CeCe? -A purple scone? Ugh! 193 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:43,649 I don't eat food that clashes with my outfit. 194 00:08:43,732 --> 00:08:45,651 A lot clashes with your outfit. 195 00:08:45,734 --> 00:08:47,486 You should be filming me right now. 196 00:08:47,570 --> 00:08:49,113 Always be filming me! 197 00:08:49,196 --> 00:08:51,031 -Hm. -[Karma] Hi, CeCe! 198 00:08:51,115 --> 00:08:53,242 Karma, you made it. 199 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,619 Remember Karma, everybody? [chuckles] 200 00:08:55,703 --> 00:08:58,956 Gotta go. We've got some super-secret music-making to do. 201 00:08:59,039 --> 00:09:00,082 [chuckles] 202 00:09:00,165 --> 00:09:03,085 So, let's hear your best song. 203 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:05,045 [Karma] OK. Here goes. 204 00:09:05,879 --> 00:09:08,966 ♪ My name is Karma And I'm on the road to greatness ♪ 205 00:09:09,049 --> 00:09:11,635 ♪ Lyrically gifted Because of my imagination ♪ 206 00:09:11,719 --> 00:09:14,388 ♪ But let me tell a story How I doubted my name ♪ 207 00:09:14,471 --> 00:09:17,308 ♪ And I lost my confidence Until my daddy explained ♪ 208 00:09:17,391 --> 00:09:19,351 ♪ That Karma means destiny ♪ 209 00:09:19,435 --> 00:09:20,978 ♪ If I put good into the world ♪ 210 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:24,356 ♪ It comes back And that's bringing out the best in me ♪ 211 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:26,108 Hm… Um… 212 00:09:26,191 --> 00:09:29,153 ♪ Here it is, here I am Steppin' into the spotlight ♪ 213 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,363 ♪ I am Karma And, uh… ♪ 214 00:09:31,447 --> 00:09:33,949 ♪ Those tacos look tasty Can I have a bite? ♪ 215 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:39,622 Ooh! I love it! You eat those tacos, girl! 216 00:09:39,705 --> 00:09:41,915 Now, tell me the story behind the song. 217 00:09:41,999 --> 00:09:45,419 Well, one time some kids made fun of my name. 218 00:09:45,502 --> 00:09:47,504 But my dad told me what it means. 219 00:09:47,588 --> 00:09:51,508 That if you put love out into the world, you get love back. 220 00:09:51,592 --> 00:09:53,969 I try to live my life like my name. 221 00:09:54,678 --> 00:09:56,597 CeCe loves that. 222 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:58,390 -And so will my followers. -[gasps] 223 00:09:58,474 --> 00:10:01,560 Millions are gonna hear your song when I post it. 224 00:10:01,644 --> 00:10:02,811 You're gonna be huge. 225 00:10:02,895 --> 00:10:05,022 Rashid, isn't she gonna be huge? 226 00:10:05,105 --> 00:10:06,732 Uh-huh. 227 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:08,442 Oh, thank you, CeCe! 228 00:10:08,525 --> 00:10:11,153 All right, now. CeCe you later. 229 00:10:11,236 --> 00:10:13,322 Thanks again. Bye, girl. 230 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:15,240 Hm. 231 00:10:16,659 --> 00:10:18,035 [Dad] Mm, mm, mm. 232 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:22,039 -[tablet pings] -Karma, no tablets at the breakfast table. 233 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,500 But CeCe hasn't uploaded my song yet. 234 00:10:24,583 --> 00:10:26,960 It's been days since we recorded it and noth-- 235 00:10:27,044 --> 00:10:29,254 -[TV] Hey, it's your girl, CeCe. -[gasps] 236 00:10:29,338 --> 00:10:33,342 And welcome to "Good Morning, Brenda." 237 00:10:33,425 --> 00:10:35,511 With Brenda. I'm Brenda. 238 00:10:35,594 --> 00:10:37,763 Today, I'm releasing my latest single. 239 00:10:37,846 --> 00:10:41,225 Exciting. What inspired the song? 240 00:10:41,308 --> 00:10:44,728 Well, one time some kids in school made fun of my name, 241 00:10:44,812 --> 00:10:47,398 but then my dad explained what my name means. 242 00:10:47,481 --> 00:10:50,818 That if you put love out into the world, you get love back. 243 00:10:50,901 --> 00:10:53,028 Not a lot of people know, but that's what CeCe means. 244 00:10:53,112 --> 00:10:54,113 What? 245 00:10:54,196 --> 00:10:57,324 I try to live my life by my name. 246 00:10:57,408 --> 00:11:01,245 Oh! Wow! What a coincidence, Kar-Star! 247 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:03,706 -That sounds like what happened to you. -But… But… 248 00:11:03,789 --> 00:11:06,417 ♪ My name is CeCe And I'm on the road to greatness ♪ 249 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:08,168 ♪ Lyrically gifted Because of my… ♪ 250 00:11:08,252 --> 00:11:11,046 Man, CeCe Dupree is fire! 251 00:11:11,130 --> 00:11:13,257 But that's my song.