
Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his uncle's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers. On the job, he competes for the attention of gorgeous desk clerk Francesca "Fancy" Monroe, who has made it clear that she is not interested in an office romance. Nevertheless, Jamie is determined to hone his skills as an entertainer and move into the limelight.

A heartbroken Jamie (Jamie Foxx) has a romantic encounter with a woman (guest star Golden Brooks) who resembles his ex-girlfriend Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais).

Jamie gets involved in a basketball game with NBA players Gary Payton, Vin Baker and Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

Junior and Helen tell Jamie the story of their ancestors' first hotel.

Jamie discovers that Braxton unknowingly is dating a stripper; Aunt Helen learns of Uncle Junior's newest vice.