Power Book III: Raising Kanan
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The kid cant shoot for shit.
With these words, this is how Detective Howard lets Raq know that hes aware that Kanan shot him.
Whatweknow about Kanan so far is that hes a rather introspective, well-rounded kid with a lot of heart.
While the two former lovers catch up in the park, Jukebox and Kanan are having a movie night.
He drops another bomb on her: she has a snitch problem.
Out of all people, Howard tells her that Scrappy is working with the police.
Raq wastes no time sharing the news with her brothers that Scrap is a snitch.
Scrap isnt just any ordinary worker; hes more like family.
The trio knows the importance of ensuring they have their facts straight.
Raquel puts Marvin in charge of speaking with Scrap to see whats really up.
In the meantime, they meet with Worrell to talk business.
Raq lays out the pitch: Ya man radioactive.
Deen aint gon sell to him, she reminds him.
Without thinking twice, Worrell accepts the terms of the deal.
He will help run 40 projects under Lou-Lous leadership.
Kanan visits Famous at the wrong time.
When he knocks on the door, Jess answers it frantically.
She tells him theres a skeezer in the house who must leave before her mother arrives home.
Kanan and Jess have a go at wake up Famous, but the task proves challenging.
Go find another place to bring your putas, she tells him.
And just like that, Famous is now homeless.
He and Kanan decide to sell his tapes on the corner to get some rent money up.
While they make a run at solve Famous problem.
They hit the block to sell Famous tapes.
The on-the-ground marketing doesnt seem to be too fruitful for the pair.
They do however attract the attention of two young white officers.
They get harassed by the police, who have no idea what a mixtape even is.
Jukebox is reminded that she is well-loved and her mother has missed out.
Over at the precinct, Nicoles mother continues to search for answers about her daughters drug-related passing.
She has located Jukeboxs mother, who is currently living in Harlem.
Burke tells Jukebox that her mother moved back to New York three years ago after living in Los Angeles.
Jukebox now has her mothers address and can begin to figure out why she left in the first place.
She decides its time to upgrade and visits a realtor.
Marvin pulls up on Scrap and asks about his whereabouts.
Whatever needed to be done, I done done it, he shouts.
Ade Chike Torberts monologue performance is impressive.
Marvin is unphased by Scraps emotional performance.
From Marvins perspective, all that Scrap said comes across as an admission of guilt.
Marvin takes a trip to Corona, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood in Queens, to confirm Scraps story.
Unfortunately for Scrap, his story doesnt check out.
While Scrap isnt having much luck, Lou Lou is (kind of).
He gets offered a single deal from a big-time street label executive and accepts it without Crown Camachos input.
This puts the two label owners at odds even more.
With so much going on rat infestations and snitches Raq and her crew forgot all about Unique.
Hes home, and just like she set it up, hes down bad.
No money, no men, no drugs.
Unique doesnt take the rejection well and makes a scene.
We see this play out with both Scrap and Raq.
After Marv reports back that Scraps alibi doesnt check out, they debate about what to do next.
Scrap is now a liability, and getting rid of him protects the familys business.
But Lou Lou isnt on board to murder Scrap.
The three agree that its essential to be 100 percent sure before pulling the trigger.
But how can one ever be sure?
We dont even know if Scrap snitched, and knowing Scraps history, Im saying he didnt snitch.
But Raq does think he snitched, which means he must be taken care of.
Marvin and Lou Lou are tasked with leading Scrap to the spot.
They hyped him up by telling him he finally got his own spot.
And Scrap is HYPED.
This is all that he ever wanted.
To be recognized and rewarded for his hard work and loyalty.
On their way to the unidentified location, Marv and Lou Lou wear their regret all over their faces.
Next, Raq puts a bullet in his head in the most gangsta way possible.
For some reason, this feels like a mistake.
Even Marvin sheds a tear.
