King David is a cunning and charismatic leader of the streets who returns to his home turf in Los Angeles after a 10 year absence seeking redemption, but finds only brutal retribution. An aspiring reporter becomes seduced by the culture of drugs and violence that he is supposed to be reporting about. Together, the two become mixed up with ruthless gangsters and a cold-blooded killer seeking revenge.

Based on the Holloway House book by Donald Goines. Special features include: full-length audio commentary by DMX and director Ernest Dickerson; 11 deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Ernest Dickerson; "Making-of" featurette.