Theresa Anderson is smarter than anyone knows. But with the example of her superachiever older brother, Andre, towering above her, she hasn't even been trying. How can a girl compete against the family favorite, especially when he's a certified local hero? With her parents and her teachers always on her case, and her best friend dropped out of school, Theresa turns to hip-hop for comfort. Her favorite singers seem to understand her when no one else does.