MALIK DAVIS
Upscale Promotions & Entertainment, Inc. Presents
GOD FORGIVES…
The Streets Don't
A Vertical Micro-Drama Series
Based on the book written by Blake Karrington
Adapted for screenplay by Delmone Rivers
"In this world, God may forgive… but the streets never do."
The Hook
After surviving an assassination attempt, a ruthless Los Angeles street kingpin hunts the traitor who tried to kill him — only to discover the two women closest to him may be playing both sides.
A wounded crime boss must uncover who betrayed him before his enemies — and his lovers — finish the job.
Who ordered the hit on Kai Carter — and which woman will betray him first?
Betrayal
Every episode peels back another layer of deception inside Kai's inner circle.
Romance
Two powerful women. One man. Impossible choices with life-or-death stakes.
Crime
Los Angeles's underground empire — built on discipline, fear, and ruthless intelligence.
Cliffhangers
Every 90-second episode ends with a high-stakes emotional trigger designed for swipe viewing.
Format
9:16 Vertical
Episodes
60 Episodes
Runtime
60–90 Seconds
Platform
Hartbeat Vertical
Genre
Crime / Thriller
Setting
Los Angeles, CA
The Story
God Forgives… The Streets Don't is a fast-paced vertical crime thriller set in the streets of Los Angeles, where loyalty is fragile and betrayal is currency.
Kai Carter is a young street kingpin who built a powerful underground empire through discipline, intelligence, and fear. But when a brutal assassination attempt nearly kills him, Kai realizes the attack could only have come from someone inside his circle.
As Kai fights to recover, he begins a dangerous hunt for the person responsible. The deeper he digs, the more he realizes the betrayal runs far deeper than he imagined.
Caught between two powerful women — his loyal girlfriend Monya and the seductive newcomer Savannah "Vanna" Price — Kai must decide who he can trust while his enemies close in.
Monya has been with Kai since before the money and power, but her growing fear of the violent life they live threatens to tear them apart. Meanwhile, Vanna enters Kai's world with charm, intelligence, and dangerous motives of her own.
As alliances shift and secrets surface, Kai discovers that the attack on his life was not just a hit — it was the opening move in a larger war for control of Los Angeles.
With his empire crumbling and betrayal lurking in every corner, Kai must fight to reclaim his power before the people closest to him destroy everything he built.
Because in this world, God may forgive… but the streets never do.
Vertical Format
Vertical Shorts Preview
Preview generated with AI — final production will be filmed on location in Los Angeles, CA
The Players
Actor
Melvin Gregg
KAI "K" CARTER
Age 26
Street king with a strategic mind and violent instincts.
Kai built his empire by trusting no one.
Now betrayal is closing in from every direction.
Wounded but dangerous — he will burn Los Angeles down to find the traitor.
Played by
MELVIN GREGG
American actor and comedian born September 22, 1988 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Known for his breakout role as Drew 'Manboy' Miller on FX's Snowfall (2019–2021) and DeMarcus Tillman in Netflix's American Vandal. Also starred in The Way Back (2020) with Ben Affleck, Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu, 2021), and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024). Currently starring in The Paper (2025).
Notable Credits
Snowfall (FX) — Drew 'Manboy' Miller
American Vandal (Netflix) — DeMarcus Tillman
Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu) — Ben Chandler
The Way Back (2020) — Marcus Parrish
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024) — Andre Muse
MONYA
Age 25
Kai's girlfriend. Beautiful, intelligent, emotionally strong.
She loves Kai but fears the life he lives.
Secret meetings with Kai's enemies raise questions about her loyalty.
She carries a secret that will change everything.
Played by
SKY DAYS
Born September 19, 1983 in Harlem, New York. Reality TV personality turned actress, best known as the iconic cast member of VH1's Black Ink Crew (2013–2020). Also appeared in Baddies East (2024), Wild 'N Out (2018–2019), and Scared Famous (2017). Author of The Art of Soft Living. Known for her magnetic on-screen presence and 5M+ Instagram following.
Notable Credits
Black Ink Crew New York (VH1) — Sky
Baddies East (2024) — Sky
Wild 'N Out (2018–2019)
Scared Famous (2017)
SAVANNAH "VANNA" PRICE
Age 24
Magnetic. Dangerous. Seductive.
Vanna enters Kai's world claiming she wants to help him survive.
In reality, she was sent to manipulate him.
But feelings complicate the mission.
Played by
ALIA ROSE
Actress, singer, and daughter of the late R&B legend Teena Marie. Known for Game Bros. (2025), I'm Over It (2022), and Unsung (2008). Trained at Gary Spatz' Young Actor's Conservatory and Beverly Hills Playhouse. Currently releasing original music — her single 'Cloud 17' is out on all platforms. 35K+ Instagram followers.
Notable Credits
Game Bros. (2025) — Mother
I'm Over It (2022)
Unsung (2008) — Self
Actor
Myles Truitt
SAM
Age 27
Kai's closest friend since childhood.
Heavy gambling debt has put him in a dangerous position.
His loyalty is real — but his desperation is a weapon in the wrong hands.
The first domino to fall.
Played by
MYLES TRUITT
Born February 1, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Included in Variety's 2018 'Young Hollywood Impact Report.' Best known as B-Mickie on Starz's BMF (2021–2025, 28 episodes). Also starred in Stranger Things Season 4 as Patrick McKinney (2022, 6 episodes), Kin (2018) opposite Dennis Quaid and James Franco, and Dragged Across Concrete (2018) with Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn. Los Angeles native.
Notable Credits
BMF (Starz) — B-Mickie (2021–2025, 28 eps)
Stranger Things S4 (Netflix) — Patrick McKinney
Kin (2018) — Eli Solinski
Dragged Across Concrete (2018) — Ethan Johns
The New Edition Story (BET) — Young Ronnie DeVoe
Actor
DeVaughn Nixon
DANTE "PRIEST"
Age 34
Kai's former mentor. Cold, patient, and calculating.
Priest believes Kai stole his empire.
Now he wants it back — and he's willing to use everyone Kai loves to get it.
The architect of the betrayal.
Played by
DEVAUGHN NIXON
Born July 8, 1983 in Los Angeles. Son of NBA legend Norm Nixon; step-son of choreographer Debbie Allen. Over 20 years in the industry. Starred as Danny Dyson in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Fletcher in The Bodyguard (1992) with Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Recent credits include Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO, 2022–2023, 17 eps as Norm Nixon), Snowfall (FX, 2022–2023), and Will Trent (2026).
Notable Credits
Winning Time (HBO) — Norm Nixon (17 eps)
Snowfall (FX) — Kane Hamilton (9 eps)
The Bodyguard (1992) — Fletcher
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — Danny Dyson
Grey's Anatomy (2024)
Built for Mobile
9:16
Vertical Format
90 Sec
Per Episode
60
Episodes
Mobile
First Design
Episode Scripts
Episode Outlines
60 Episodes. One War.
The Wound
Kai survives an assassination attempt and begins investigating betrayal. He discovers the hit came from inside his own circle.
The Hunt
Kai hunts the traitor while Priest systematically dismantles his empire. Vanna deepens her infiltration. Sam's debt becomes a weapon.
The Betrayal
Major betrayal revealed inside Kai's inner circle. The truth about Monya's meetings surfaces. Vanna's mission is exposed — but her feelings are real.
The Fall
Kai loses his money, crew, and territory. Everything he built is stripped away. He is alone, hunted, and forced to rebuild from nothing.
The Reckoning
Final confrontation between Kai and Priest. A shocking betrayal by one of the women changes everything. The streets collect their debt.
Total Episodes
60
Runtime Per Episode
60–90 Sec
Production Days
5–6 Days
Format
9:16 Vertical
The Landscape
God Forgives… The Streets Don't occupies the same premium crime drama space as these titles — but structured as vertical micro-episodes for mobile-first audiences. Same DNA. New format.
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The Differentiator
All four comparables are long-form prestige dramas. God Forgives delivers the same premium storytelling in 90-second vertical episodes — purpose-built for the ReelShort / DramaBox / Hartbeat Vertical audience.
The Audience
Primary Age Range
18–35
Platform Type
Mobile First
Content Category
Urban Streaming
Engagement Driver
Cliffhangers
Age Demographics
Platform Distribution
- Hartbeat Vertical
- ReelShort
- DramaBox
- Other Vertical
Audience Interest Alignment
Hartbeat Vertical Requirements
Submission Package
Story & Format Evaluation
Audience & Genre Evaluation
Production Viability Evaluation
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Production Company
MALIK DAVIS
Upscale Promotions & Entertainment, Inc.
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