In this vibrant musical drama directed by RZA, Azealia Banks stars as Coco, a fiercely ambitious but struggling rapper whose raw talent is trapped by commercial pressures and writer's block. Seeking a new creative path, she enrolls in a college poetry class taught by the exacting Professor Dixon, played by Jill Scott, where her confrontational hip-hop style clashes with the traditional literary world. As Coco navigates this unfamiliar terrain, she finds an unexpected muse in her teaching assistant, a charismatic poet portrayed by Lucien Laviscount, complicating her relationship with her manager and boyfriend, portrayed by Common. Surrounded by a dynamic ensemble including Method Man and Lorraine Toussaint, Coco embarks on a journey of self-discovery where the battle between artistic integrity and commercial success rages as fiercely as the one in her heart. "Love Beats Rhymes" pulsates with rhythm and emotion, exploring whether true artistry can be taught and if love can survive the beat of a different drum.