Talented young comic Floyd Mooney is on the rise in the industry, which forces him to navigate the treacherous waters of maintaining his credibility while crossing over into becoming "white famous." His frustrated agent, Malcolm, wants Floyd to do whatever it takes to succeed as Floyd's roommate, Ron, remains the voice of reason amidst the chaos of differing opinions. Giving her opinion in all of this is Sadie, Floyd's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his son. The comedy is based on the personal experiences of Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, who serves as an executive producer on the series.