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The Slums: Episode Three
The Slums – Episode Three
Three women. Same shit. Different day.
They say what goes around comes around, and in the Slums, ain’t nobody safe from karma.
The night that changed everything ain’t over yet, and when the smoke finally clears, three lives are left in pieces.
One woman’s demons are catching up to her, forcing her to face the guilt that’s been eating her alive.
Another’s sitting on a secret that could tear the hood apart, but she’s standing on all ten 'bout her business, even if it means stepping on toes.
And the last? She’s back in the one place she swore she’d never return, fighting for her life while teetering on the edge of losing it all... if it’s not already too late.
In the Slums, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and the race between truth and betrayal is running neck and neck.
In a world where counterfeit currency outweighs loyalty, these women prove it’s not about where you live—but how you live… or so they thought.
The Episode 3 is a ghetto soap opera where surviving is only half the battle.
Because in the Slums, peace ain’t promised... but pain? That’s guaranteed.
Three women. Same shit. Different day.
They say what goes around comes around, and in the Slums, ain’t nobody safe from karma.
The night that changed everything ain’t over yet, and when the smoke finally clears, three lives are left in pieces.
One woman’s demons are catching up to her, forcing her to face the guilt that’s been eating her alive.
Another’s sitting on a secret that could tear the hood apart, but she’s standing on all ten 'bout her business, even if it means stepping on toes.
And the last? She’s back in the one place she swore she’d never return, fighting for her life while teetering on the edge of losing it all... if it’s not already too late.
In the Slums, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and the race between truth and betrayal is running neck and neck.
In a world where counterfeit currency outweighs loyalty, these women prove it’s not about where you live—but how you live… or so they thought.
The Episode 3 is a ghetto soap opera where surviving is only half the battle.
Because in the Slums, peace ain’t promised... but pain? That’s guaranteed.
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Published December 22, 2025
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December 23, 2025
Kutura B definitely started with all gas no breaks in episode 3! I mean we know how episode 2 ended so thus was definitely a “skip the pleasantries” moment.
This story definitely touched on some real life topics that are happening daily! From police brutality, to fraudulent parents, past childhood traumas and generational curses.
My favorite character in the story.. Trinity hands down lol. Mini Tasha is going to be a forced to be reckoned with when she gets older! Mikki is probably who I’m most disappointed at, like GIRL get it together lol. I still highly dislike Dreka just as much as I did in episode 1 🤷🏽♀️.
And let’s not even get on these men folk… Jah continues to leave me speechless with his idiotic behavior and Coogi is still THE MAN! There were a couple of people I was mad that they were still breathing lol, but you’ll have to read and see if they survived 👀…
To sum it up…. The Slums are definitely still slumming, the ghetto is ghettoing & this gritty story just keeps getting better! Episode 4, is that you??
This story definitely touched on some real life topics that are happening daily! From police brutality, to fraudulent parents, past childhood traumas and generational curses.
My favorite character in the story.. Trinity hands down lol. Mini Tasha is going to be a forced to be reckoned with when she gets older! Mikki is probably who I’m most disappointed at, like GIRL get it together lol. I still highly dislike Dreka just as much as I did in episode 1 🤷🏽♀️.
And let’s not even get on these men folk… Jah continues to leave me speechless with his idiotic behavior and Coogi is still THE MAN! There were a couple of people I was mad that they were still breathing lol, but you’ll have to read and see if they survived 👀…
To sum it up…. The Slums are definitely still slumming, the ghetto is ghettoing & this gritty story just keeps getting better! Episode 4, is that you??
December 23, 2025
I NEED MORE!!!!!
December 22, 2025
The SLUMS Don’t Love No One!!
Like always, the SLUM don’t love anyone. The monkey some people have on their back is the reason they don’t leave slums. It’s their safe haven. The slums know everyone business. Some make it out and some don’t. Those that don’t usually just adapt to their environment. No secret is safe. Let’s chat!
The monkey is something else and Mikki is experiencing that first hand. She down bad😔. She can’t win for losing. Ya girl living foul and stanking🤭. Like how many hands she going to take🤭. Every time you turn around someone was putting hands on her! This jealousy thing she now has with Tasha has me confused🤔! Seems as it was ok for her to live that good life but Tasha can’t. Then she turn around and cross the only person who still had her back and honestly wanted help🥹! She had no shame at all. Mikki has hit rock bottom and don’t want admit it.
Tasha deals with a lot of past trauma when come to relationships and she slightly worked my nerves when it came to her & Coogi😒. Like girl this man making moves while locked up. The man sending people to you when needed. Like honey is you cool 🤭! What I will say is she didn’t play about her kids especially Jah. The situation with Jah and Dreka has left my girl speechless. Tasha had every right to feel the way she feels about Dreka. If she wasn’t pregnant, it be all bad for her. Tasha wants to put hands on her so bad🤭. Oh and Trinity, she’s going to give her a run for her money. Babygirl play no games 🤭! Then the situation with Mikki, my girl is hurt but she tried. However, when Mikki crossed her, it was all bad🫣. Love didn’t live there anymore. That love between her and Coogi. Love a good second chance love and to see it level up. The question I have, is will it stay that way? Cause that ending🤔!
Dreka has now became the SLUM mascot 🤭. Yep I said what I said. She worked every nerve I have. Like girl do you even know who your baby daddy is? Like first it was Rico and now is Jah🤔. Not only that you put that man on paper. Again, are you cool babygirl? Ya girl Dreka was a Karma magnet🤭. She couldn’t win for losing. She had no one in her corner except Daf. Now I have to admit I loved me some Daf🤏🏾🤏🏾. She (him) played no games when it came to Dreka and the baby Deuce! You would think she learned her lesson when she had to sit down, but she didn’t at all. You would think she would change her was once she had a baby, but again she didn’t😔. She a magnet to the shenanigans in the slums. Then it’s like girl when are you going to learn your lesson when it comes to Butta. This fool is no good and how you get them hands twice in one day 🤣! She going to allow Butta to cause her to possible losing a good one - Riggs. However, there’s some not right with him🤔! Only time will tell.
Listen there’s so much to tap in about the read - Coogi, Jah, Detective Bradley and Riggs. However, I know my girl not done quite yet🫣. The way she tapped into the how the slums/projects really can be🤏🏾! This reminds me of the slums back in the Bay from the drugs, fiends, 5 woman to one man and the DL men. The read had me feeling as if I was sitting on the stoop being nosey🤭🤣! Can’t wait for the next episode!
Like always, the SLUM don’t love anyone. The monkey some people have on their back is the reason they don’t leave slums. It’s their safe haven. The slums know everyone business. Some make it out and some don’t. Those that don’t usually just adapt to their environment. No secret is safe. Let’s chat!
The monkey is something else and Mikki is experiencing that first hand. She down bad😔. She can’t win for losing. Ya girl living foul and stanking🤭. Like how many hands she going to take🤭. Every time you turn around someone was putting hands on her! This jealousy thing she now has with Tasha has me confused🤔! Seems as it was ok for her to live that good life but Tasha can’t. Then she turn around and cross the only person who still had her back and honestly wanted help🥹! She had no shame at all. Mikki has hit rock bottom and don’t want admit it.
Tasha deals with a lot of past trauma when come to relationships and she slightly worked my nerves when it came to her & Coogi😒. Like girl this man making moves while locked up. The man sending people to you when needed. Like honey is you cool 🤭! What I will say is she didn’t play about her kids especially Jah. The situation with Jah and Dreka has left my girl speechless. Tasha had every right to feel the way she feels about Dreka. If she wasn’t pregnant, it be all bad for her. Tasha wants to put hands on her so bad🤭. Oh and Trinity, she’s going to give her a run for her money. Babygirl play no games 🤭! Then the situation with Mikki, my girl is hurt but she tried. However, when Mikki crossed her, it was all bad🫣. Love didn’t live there anymore. That love between her and Coogi. Love a good second chance love and to see it level up. The question I have, is will it stay that way? Cause that ending🤔!
Dreka has now became the SLUM mascot 🤭. Yep I said what I said. She worked every nerve I have. Like girl do you even know who your baby daddy is? Like first it was Rico and now is Jah🤔. Not only that you put that man on paper. Again, are you cool babygirl? Ya girl Dreka was a Karma magnet🤭. She couldn’t win for losing. She had no one in her corner except Daf. Now I have to admit I loved me some Daf🤏🏾🤏🏾. She (him) played no games when it came to Dreka and the baby Deuce! You would think she learned her lesson when she had to sit down, but she didn’t at all. You would think she would change her was once she had a baby, but again she didn’t😔. She a magnet to the shenanigans in the slums. Then it’s like girl when are you going to learn your lesson when it comes to Butta. This fool is no good and how you get them hands twice in one day 🤣! She going to allow Butta to cause her to possible losing a good one - Riggs. However, there’s some not right with him🤔! Only time will tell.
Listen there’s so much to tap in about the read - Coogi, Jah, Detective Bradley and Riggs. However, I know my girl not done quite yet🫣. The way she tapped into the how the slums/projects really can be🤏🏾! This reminds me of the slums back in the Bay from the drugs, fiends, 5 woman to one man and the DL men. The read had me feeling as if I was sitting on the stoop being nosey🤭🤣! Can’t wait for the next episode!
December 26, 2025
The Slums keep you on your toes!
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The Slums 3 had me so locked in I swear I live in the Slums too. I am fully invested in Tasha, Mikki, and Dreka like they’re people I know in real life. Kutura B doesn’t just tell a story, she drops you right in it. Every chapter feels like you’re sitting in the courtyard of the projects, watching everything unfold in real time.
This series is a straight-up ghetto As The World Turns, and I mean that in the best way possible. The drama, the secrets, the guilt, the loyalty test. It’s messy, intense, and painfully real. Karma is working overtime, and nobody feels safe, which keeps you turning the page. Just when you think someone might catch a break, here comes another twist.
Kutura B knows how to write a hood soap opera that keeps you emotionally attached and slightly stressed, and I love it. I’m already impatiently waiting for the next episode because I need to know what happens next. If you’re not reading The Slums, you’re missing out.
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The Slums 3 had me so locked in I swear I live in the Slums too. I am fully invested in Tasha, Mikki, and Dreka like they’re people I know in real life. Kutura B doesn’t just tell a story, she drops you right in it. Every chapter feels like you’re sitting in the courtyard of the projects, watching everything unfold in real time.
This series is a straight-up ghetto As The World Turns, and I mean that in the best way possible. The drama, the secrets, the guilt, the loyalty test. It’s messy, intense, and painfully real. Karma is working overtime, and nobody feels safe, which keeps you turning the page. Just when you think someone might catch a break, here comes another twist.
Kutura B knows how to write a hood soap opera that keeps you emotionally attached and slightly stressed, and I love it. I’m already impatiently waiting for the next episode because I need to know what happens next. If you’re not reading The Slums, you’re missing out.
December 26, 2025
I need a drink and a seat on somebody couch!
Ok this was a lot to unpack and a hell of a rollercoaster ride ! But per usual I was locked and ready for whatever was to come next. The beatings that was handed out in this episode was legendary ! I hate that no matter how hard Tasha tried to stay out the way folks just kept coming for her. Then everybody don’t need kids cause why you stay causing a scene while you got your little baby with you . Man I need a cigarette break and I don’t smoke. Kutura we got to figure out how to bring the project babies to the screen
Ok this was a lot to unpack and a hell of a rollercoaster ride ! But per usual I was locked and ready for whatever was to come next. The beatings that was handed out in this episode was legendary ! I hate that no matter how hard Tasha tried to stay out the way folks just kept coming for her. Then everybody don’t need kids cause why you stay causing a scene while you got your little baby with you . Man I need a cigarette break and I don’t smoke. Kutura we got to figure out how to bring the project babies to the screen
December 26, 2025
It just gets better 😮💨
I was hoping that mikki would get herself together but she’s just a lost cause atp smh, idk really love for her to get herself together & get her family back.
I don’t need ANYMORE bad coming to Tasha & Cooji, let my family live in peace please! lol they deserve a break!!
Dreka, crazy enough I actually hope that she finds some good with “white chocolate”, she actually became a character I enjoyed in part 3 even though shes still trash for sleeping with Jah & being a terrible friend.
I was hoping that mikki would get herself together but she’s just a lost cause atp smh, idk really love for her to get herself together & get her family back.
I don’t need ANYMORE bad coming to Tasha & Cooji, let my family live in peace please! lol they deserve a break!!
Dreka, crazy enough I actually hope that she finds some good with “white chocolate”, she actually became a character I enjoyed in part 3 even though shes still trash for sleeping with Jah & being a terrible friend.
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December 27, 2025
Lawd it just keeps getting better
The talent that God gives some people is truly astounding. Ma’am how? How do you make each book better and better? Usually by now with most series they start to get uninteresting or things start to repeat. Not this! It’s fresh every time! The only thing you know to expect is to be upset when you get to the last page. Girl just keep writing and we will keep reading. We love it in The Slums!
The talent that God gives some people is truly astounding. Ma’am how? How do you make each book better and better? Usually by now with most series they start to get uninteresting or things start to repeat. Not this! It’s fresh every time! The only thing you know to expect is to be upset when you get to the last page. Girl just keep writing and we will keep reading. We love it in The Slums!
December 25, 2025
It’s getting better and better
Now that’s how you do a cliffhanger. Dreka and her BS. Got the baby ina messed up situation. POW! Then that darn Mikki. She ain’t got her get back yet. How many L’s you gonna take. POW! And Tasha Tasha, you’s married now. Let the episodes continue. Kutura B you kut for real on this one. Bring on episode 4.
Now that’s how you do a cliffhanger. Dreka and her BS. Got the baby ina messed up situation. POW! Then that darn Mikki. She ain’t got her get back yet. How many L’s you gonna take. POW! And Tasha Tasha, you’s married now. Let the episodes continue. Kutura B you kut for real on this one. Bring on episode 4.
December 27, 2025
The Slums Series by @author_kuturab_msb is UNHINGED IN THE BEST WAY!!!! Welp! Episode 3 did not disappoint but mannnneeee I have so many questions!!!!! Is Baby Deuce ok? Is Mikki ever gonna get her 🐱 looked after??? Is Dreka & Riggs gonna make it? And Tasha…Miss bad and bougie smh…grandma? These characters take me through it ok!!!! 5 stars
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December 23, 2025
that's the review!!
Girl!!! My review is that lmao why did you do us like that? This wasn't supposed to be a cliffhanger 😫😫😫 I don't know if I need to be excited or if should cry like I need more and I need it now.
Girl!!! My review is that lmao why did you do us like that? This wasn't supposed to be a cliffhanger 😫😫😫 I don't know if I need to be excited or if should cry like I need more and I need it now.
December 24, 2025
bruhhh
Mannn this series is like watching a trains wreck! You don’t want to watch it. But you can’t turn away! I want to feel bad for Miki but I can’t. I still can’t stand Dreka. I was hoping having Deuce she would get her ish together! Now I’m just waiting on karma.
Mannn this series is like watching a trains wreck! You don’t want to watch it. But you can’t turn away! I want to feel bad for Miki but I can’t. I still can’t stand Dreka. I was hoping having Deuce she would get her ish together! Now I’m just waiting on karma.
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December 26, 2025OOMH
Kutura B did it again! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I don't like to give spoilers but baybee, all I'm going to say is Mikki...Mikki...Mikki. I can't wait for episode 4!!!
Kutura B did it again! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I don't like to give spoilers but baybee, all I'm going to say is Mikki...Mikki...Mikki. I can't wait for episode 4!!!
December 26, 2025
wow
Hopefully episode 4 is the finale. It’s too much going on and nothing getting resolved. It’s like a Tyler Perry show. One book is two days. And Tasha still ain’t got no job. Jah is still 17
Hopefully episode 4 is the finale. It’s too much going on and nothing getting resolved. It’s like a Tyler Perry show. One book is two days. And Tasha still ain’t got no job. Jah is still 17
December 23, 2025
whoooaaaaaaaa🔥
Kutura B…. Babyyyyy…
You truly outdid yourself with episode 3! Each book gets better than the last! These women are… truly something else!!! I can’t believe Mikki, though. My girl needs help… immediately!! Nonetheless..
These are for you 💐
Job well done!!!!
Kutura B…. Babyyyyy…
You truly outdid yourself with episode 3! Each book gets better than the last! These women are… truly something else!!! I can’t believe Mikki, though. My girl needs help… immediately!! Nonetheless..
These are for you 💐
Job well done!!!!
December 24, 2025
I need episode 4 right now!!
December 25, 2025
Go read all 3 books yall
The slums live rent free in my mind honey
This book go so much, got me waiting patiently for the next one life tv episodes. This need to be book to Netflix series
The slums live rent free in my mind honey
This book go so much, got me waiting patiently for the next one life tv episodes. This need to be book to Netflix series
December 26, 2025
Messy, gritty, and full of “oh that’s not…”moments. The drama stays DRAMA-ING, the streets are loud, and the tension doesn’t let up.
December 26, 2025
Enough is enough
Just bring this book to an end already!! It’s a good story just getting a little whack with all of these continuations
Just bring this book to an end already!! It’s a good story just getting a little whack with all of these continuations
December 27, 2025
WTF
Now that’s how you end a mfr book! One thing Kutura B is going to do is leave you on the edge of your seat, yes mama! So excited for part 4
Now that’s how you end a mfr book! One thing Kutura B is going to do is leave you on the edge of your seat, yes mama! So excited for part 4
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