Year: 2018
Runtime: 116 min
Language: English
Director: Director X.
A ruthless cocaine kingpin, Youngblood Priest, plans one final, lucrative score before leaving the criminal underworld. As he orchestrates his ambitious plan, he finds himself facing dangerous adversaries, including powerful cartel bosses, corrupt police officers, and disloyal allies. Priest must use all his cunning and skill to outwit his enemies and secure his freedom in a high-stakes battle for survival.
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Youngblood Priest, portrayed by Trevor Jackson, is a young cocaine kingpin in Atlanta who has been navigating the treacherous streets since he was merely eleven years old. Under the guidance of his mentor Michael Kenneth Williams, known as Scatter, he has become deeply entrenched in the drug trade, living a life that many could only dream of, alongside his two girlfriends, Lex Scott Davis as Georgia and Andrea Londo as Cynthia.
One fateful night, a confrontation escalates when Juju, a bold member of the rival gang Snow Patrol, makes an advance on Cynthia while she is working at a strip club. Furious upon discovering her connection to Priest, Juju, against the wishes of Snow Patrol leader Big Bank Black, decides to confront Priest. A chaotic exchange ensues where Juju fires at Priest but inadvertently strikes an innocent bystander instead. In a show of unexpected kindness, Priest provides financial assistance to the victim, ensuring she and her friends reach a reputable trauma center.
Returning home, Priest experiences a profound realization about the dangers of his lifestyle, vowing never to face that situation again. He confides in his trusted second-in-command, Jason Mitchell as Eddie, expressing his desire to exit the drug business entirely. Initially hesitant, Eddie ultimately agrees to support him. Priest also shares his intentions with Scatter, yet his mentor flatly denies any assistance.
Tensions rise when an attack is executed on a gathering of Snow Patrol members, leading Juju to suspect Priest’s involvement. Complications arise further when Fat Freddie, one of Priest’s associates, is caught cheating and his betraying girlfriend divulges information to Snow Patrol, allowing them to track Freddie’s whereabouts.
As the narrative unfolds, Fat Freddie is ambushed by the rival gang just as he is stopped by a corrupt cop named Jennifer Morrison in an unexpected twist. During this encounter, Detective Mason uncovers damning evidence that links him back to Priest, compelling her to threaten Freddie with dire consequences if he does not cooperate. Unfortunately, Freddie’s refusal to talk leads to tragic outcomes, as he and his new girlfriend, Rochelle, are murdered to ensure silence.
Detective Mason escalates her game by blackmailing Priest, snapping him into a state of panic as she threatens to expose his illicit activities. This takes a toll on Priest’s relationship with Eddie, who ultimately feels betrayed and lashes out at Priest, resulting in a violent altercation that leaves Eddie unconscious.
The stakes continue to rise as Priest seeks to secure Georgia and Cynthia’s passports for a quick escape without the consequences of their dangerous lifestyle. However, events take a lethal turn when Scatter unexpectedly orders Priest to meet with his drug supplier, Esai Morales as Adalberto. The showdown results in a shocking act of betrayal as Adalberto eliminates Scatter upon realizing Priest’s deceptive practices.
Chaos erupts when Snow Patrol retaliates against Priest, resulting in Cynthia’s heartbreaking death. Grieving, Priest and Georgia craft Molotov cocktails, igniting their former mansion in flames to symbolize their rebirth from this violent life. The ensuing confrontation spirals further out of control, leading to visceral showdowns between old allies and enemies, and ends with major casualties in both gangs.
Seasoned by loss and beset by his adversaries either dead or behind bars, Priest is finally seen in a state of tranquility aboard a cruise in Montenegro with Georgia, having secured his future while settling scores with those who wronged him, including a final reckoning with the corrupt cop Franklin for the murder of his friend Freddie. As he basks in the sun, he revels in the fruits of his labor, having taken care of business in his unique, high-stakes manner.
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