Bars Behind Bars

Malik “Nova” Johnson is a young rapper with fire in his pen and hunger in his soul. Raised in the projects, he dreams of turning his raw rhymes into a way out — not just for himself, but for Tasha, the girl who’s been by his side since day one. Together, they cling to each other and to the fragile hope that music can break the chains of poverty and violence around them. But success draws shadows. Jealous rivals and corrupt power players see Nova’s rise as a threat — and move to crush him before he reaches the top. Framed for drug trafficking, Nova is thrown behind bars, his name smeared, his freedom stolen. As his enemies circle Tasha, trying to pull her away, Nova fights to hold on to the only two things that matter: his love and his dream. When the truth comes to light and Nova walks free, he’s not the same man. The kid chasing rap stardom is gone. What remains is harder, colder, sharper — a survivor fueled by rage, betrayal, and undying devotion. With his career in ruins, Nova turns his pain into raw, uncompromising music that electrifies the streets. But lyrics alone aren’t enough. To reclaim his name, his woman, and his future, Nova steps into the darkness, blurring the line between art and vengeance. The Set Up is a gritty love story about loyalty under fire, the price of ambition, and the fine line between justice and revenge. It’s rags-to-riches soaked in blood and heartbreak — where every bar could be a confession, and every dream comes with a cost.

Disclaimer: This show may contain expletives, strong language, and mature content for adult listeners, including sexually explicit content and themes of violence. This is a work of fiction and any resemblance to real persons, businesses, places or events is coincidental. This show is not intended to offend or defame any individual, entity, caste, community, race, religion or to denigrate any institution or person, living or dead. Listener's discretion is advised.Less