Ep 7. Stay in Your Lane

Stay in Your Lane is the seventh episode of the first season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in the early 1990s, this crime drama follows the story of Kanan Stark, a teenage prodigy who grows up to be one of the most powerful drug dealers in New York City. The show explores the early years of Kanan's life and how he became the ruthless criminal that fans of the original Power series know too well.

In Stay in Your Lane, Kanan is dealing with the repercussions of his recent actions. He had stolen a shipment of drugs from the Jimenez cartel and had been selling them on the streets of New York, which had led to a turf war between the two groups. As a result, Kanan's mother, Raq, warned him to stay low and not attract any unnecessary attention. However, Kanan's ego gets the best of him, and he decides to make a move that could potentially backfire.

Meanwhile, Lou-Lou, Kanan's best friend, is struggling with his own problems. He is in a relationship with a woman named Jessica, who is a stripper at a local club. Jessica's boss, Symphony, has been eyeing Lou-Lou with suspicion ever since he started dating Jessica. Symphony is the right-hand man of Raq and knows all about her drug business. He warns Lou-Lou to stay out of her affairs, but Lou-Lou refuses to back down and continues to see Jessica.

On the other hand, Jukebox, Kanan's cousin, is dealing with some personal demons of her own. She is in a secret relationship with a girl named Nicole but has not yet come out to her family. Jukebox is struggling to keep her sexual orientation hidden and feels like she's living a double life. However, she becomes even more conflicted when she learns that her father, Detective Howard, is leading the investigation into the drug war between Kanan and the Jimenez cartel.

As tensions continue to rise in the neighborhood, Raq tries to keep a low profile and avoid any unnecessary confrontations. She knows that her family's future is at stake, and she's determined to protect them at all costs. However, when Kanan decides to make a move that could put them all in danger, Raq is forced to take action to save her son.

Stay in Your Lane is a thrilling episode that delves deeper into the complex relationships between the characters. It highlights the struggles of each character as they navigate their way through a dangerous world full of drugs and violence. The tension between Kanan and Raq reaches new heights as Raq is faced with a difficult decision that could change the future of the family business forever. With only a few episodes left in the season, fans of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats as they watch this captivating crime drama unfold.