Jayden lives in a corrupt society where people do the worst to get by. After the murder of his mother, him and his best friend Maurice experience a life of turmoil. Jayden wants to reform and support his family but has to contend with ongoing issues with an old rival, who is trying to ruin his life. Can he handle the pressure of the hood? Or will he concede defeat? Tales of the Hood is a fast-paced thriller touching upon common aspects of youth culture and features of contemporary society. Set in a fictional version of London which is built around lies and deceit, even a love for music and a drive for success cannot erase Jayden's troubled past.