It's funny how one event can turn your life upside down. Italy learned this first hand when a tragic event caused her to be separated from the only family she knew, her older cousin, Sabrina. Having to grow up too fast, Italy was determined to stand on her own two feet to take care of herself. That was until another event sends her to the one place she never expected to go.

Tiffanette was the true definition of a hustler. Hairstylist by day and stripper by night, Tiffanette would stop at nothing for a come up. After a dreaded altercation with her baby daddy, Tiffanette wasn't able to pass go or collect $200, she went straight to jail where she ends up meeting Italy. Through the time they spent together behind bars, Tiffanette taught Italy everything she needed to know about life, except for the concept of love.

Tiffanette reunites with her old flame from high school, Ace, once she leaves jail and maintains her friendship with Italy. While dating Ace, Tiffanette is introduced to his friend and business partner, Darrian. Playing matchmaker, Tiffanette and Ace do their best to push Darrian and Italy together, but are their matchmaking skills up to par?

Darrian wasn't new to the streets. In fact, he knew the streets well enough to allow his hustle to get him locked up, where he was fortunate enough to meet Ace. After bonding, the two decided that they would team up on the outside to find a way to go from rags to reaches. Wanting to step away from the street game, Darrian and Ace work together to start their own successful business. The only thing missing for Darrian was love, but that was until he came face-to-face with Italy.

Will Italy be able to bounce back from her downfall? Will Darrian and Ace be able to maintain a legit hustle and live the life they've always dreamed of? Will Italy finally accept love and allow Darrian into her heart?

Love is tested, secrets are revealed, lives are changed, in this twisted tale I Need You Bad