"In front of the cameras you can act this way but behind closed doors you and I know what's going on" said Trell as he stood face to face with Romiyo the young up and coming act he basically came out his pocket completely just to see him reach the peak that he's at right at this moment. Trell heard a star the first time he heard him at an underground battle rap spot in the heart of the hood that he founded. To put the Rap Battle Shop in the heart of Liberty City. In an area in Miami where so much tragedy happens and so many young and old souls are taken because of gun violence Trell knew this idea was a no brainer. "Miami is where it's at and the world will know that Miami has a hell of a lot of talent and we deserve to be heard and we damn sure deserve to be seen" were his own words when the biggest radio station in south Florida promoted his opening night heavily to get people to tune into a broadcast that streamed live online and over the radio. Trell's main point was to bring peace in the hood while promoting the endless talent the city of Miami has to offer. That's when he heard Romiyo who wasn't flashy but yet humble and once he took the stage to battle his heavily favored opponent Suddenly Somethin no one thought that he stood a chance. In fact so many wondered who this unknown face was. Suddenly Somethin entered the battle with the world favoring him and he was simply annihilated by the punchlines and word play of Romiyo who chewed him apart in all three rounds. Most feel including Trell that the judges purposely gave a split decision for the first two rounds just to give Suddenly Somethin a fighting chance but the third round he was completely obliterated by Romiyo who basically used Suddenly Somethin's words against him and he left the crowd in awe. That night Romiyo walked away with 10 grand cash and Trell's first signed artist. No time was wasted getting Romiyo in the studio and Trell came outta pocket for all expenses for Romiyo from the studio to clothing, food and even a roof over his head. Trell's respect in the hood gave Romiyo the hood pass he's always needed to record music videos in places where he wouldn't even think to like Opa Locka, The Pork n Beans Projects, Carol City and parts of Coconut grove. Trell viewed Romiyo as his little brother and he treated him as such over the years even as Romiyo's fame began to elevate. Trell recovered jewelry stolen from Romiyo and even bonded several of his family members out of jail so once the Fam struck hard Trell was caught off guard by the sudden change in behavior of Romiyo who began to act as though he and he alone is the reason why he's in the position he's in. He stopped answering Trell's phone calls and rumor has it he plans on dropping Trell as a manager before he releases his highly anticipated sophomore album. Fame has come and it's revealing Romiyo's true colors. He's craved for fame his whole life and he'll do whatever it takes to maintain his fame. So on September 16, just before the biggest music award show on earth took place just minutes before Romiyo opens up the show live he completely ignored Trell who came to support his artist but with rumors swirling of Romiyo's soon departure from his management Trell showed up to find out more about that as well. Trell attempted to just get Romiyo's attention to talk to him one on one but Romiyo wasn't hearing it. Instead he chose to ignore him and open up the award show to a standing ovation. By the time his performance ended and he headed to the backstage he was ready for the first award of the evening. The first award was about to be announced for Best New Artist which he's heavily favored to win so needless to say Romiyo planned on walking out of the backstage back onto the main stage to receive his award but once he got into his dressing room he was in for a surprise. Romiyo found himself locked in his dressing room with Trell standing right in front of him. "In front of the cameras you can act this way but behind closed doors you and I know what's going on" said Trell. "I'll expose you for the nothing you really are." Romiyo didn't back down one bit and that's simply because he has what he didn't have in the past. Money! Lots and lots of money. Romiyo knows with money he can buy people's loyalty and that's what he plans on doing to get rid of Trell which made him unfazed by Trell's threats. "I appreciate everything you've done for me but your services is no longer needed" said Romiyo who's name was being called by the presenters for winning the best new artist award. "Now let me go get my award" he said. Trell continued to block the door to Romiyo's dressing room. "You're not going anywhere Trell said as he revealed the pistol he's been hiding ever since he entered the building. "If you're not going to succeed with me then you're not going to succeed without me......! To be continued !
Inspired by: 2pac - Against All Odds
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