Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Tray, known to his friends as Ashtray, finds himself transplanted to the inner city, where he's immersed in a world of gritty reality courtesy of his eccentric relatives, including his gun-toting cousin Loc Dog. As Tray navigates this treacherous landscape, he's schooled by a motley crew of characters, from his foul-mouthed grandmother to gang members Preach and Crazy Legs. It's an education that culminates with Tray falling for Dashiki, a woman with seven kids who sparks a rivalry with ex-con Toothpick, her former beau.

When Loc Dog and Tray venture out to score some snacks, they're confronted by Toothpick and his cohorts, Al Dog and Sam. In a tense standoff, Loc Dog's nuclear-powered pickup truck proves the deciding factor, sending the would-be assailants fleeing for cover. This harrowing encounter is just one of many that Tray will face as he navigates this unforgiving environment.

As Tray and Loc Dog attempt to go about their day, they're harassed by the owners of a Korean convenience store, prompting Loc Dog to take matters into his own hands – with devastating results. The aftermath finds them facing off against "The Man," a mysterious government figure who dispatches the store owners before framing Tray and Loc Dog for the crime.

Meanwhile, Tray's grandmother gets in on the action, engaging in a spirited breakdancing contest that leaves her opponent in the dust. But as Tray delves deeper into this chaotic world, he finds himself face to face with Dashiki, leading to an intense romantic encounter that ultimately ends in betrayal – and fatherhood.

The news of Dashiki's pregnancy sparks outrage among Toothpick and his gang, who exact their revenge by gunning down Crazy Legs in a drive-by shooting. As the quartet grapples with the aftermath, Tray decides to take matters into his own hands, seeking redemption by becoming a father to his newborn baby and earning a second chance with Dashiki.

In the end, it's a decision that will see Tray leaving behind the 'hood, but not before he's had a crash course in the harsh realities of urban life. With Loc Dog's guidance and Old School's wise counsel, Tray emerges from this tumultuous experience with a newfound sense of purpose – and a determination to protect his family at all costs.

As night falls, Ashtray tenderly recites a bedtime tale to his grandfatherly figure, Pops, whose youthful exuberance is curtailed by his inability to attend the party. Unbeknownst to Pops, the soothing narrative sparks an unexpected climax, leaving him in a state of slumbering satisfaction. Meanwhile, at the raucous gathering, Loc Dog makes acquaintance with Keisha, and their budding connection culminates in a tryst within his mail truck. However, as the night wears on, Keisha's demeanor undergoes a grotesque metamorphosis, transforming her into a demonic apparition that attacks Loc Dog with feral ferocity, stripping him bare as he frantically flees in terror.

As tensions simmer beneath the surface, Ashtray and Loc Dog engage in a candid conversation about Ashtray's impending departure. Toothpick and his cohorts, meanwhile, prepare to unleash another wave of violence through their drive-by shooting tactics. The situation escalates when Ashtray becomes the unintended target, and as the gunfire continues to rage between Loc Dog and Toothpick's gang, an unexpected ally emerges from the shadows – Grandma, who materializes from a dumpster and joins forces with Loc Dog to take down Toothpick's car, exacting revenge on Al Dog and Sam in the process. The chaos culminates with Toothpick careening out of control, only to land on a cop car, as Preach and Dashiki rush to Ashtray's side, reviving him just enough for a tender kiss from his love interest.

In the aftermath, order is restored, and the characters go their separate ways. Ashtray and Dashiki embark on a life filled with joy and companionship, while Loc Dog assumes the role of host at Death Comedy Jam, a parody of Def Comedy Jam, punctuating each performance with expletive-laced banter. Preach finds love with his long-standing crush, Crazy Legs trades in her tough exterior for a life of dance, and Grandma remains true to form, still indulging in her favorite vice – cannabis.