A humbling experience with Kanye West in a New York elevator steers Mike to embark on an unforeseen adventure with his friend Big Sean. With 'Cooler Than Me' making its waves through college dorms, Mike stares blankly at a sociology paper in Duke's library while contemplating his ambitions as a singer. The daunting feeling of rejection can be crippling, especially when it comes from one of the biggest artists in the world, but maybe rejection is the first step into getting to where we want to be.