The ninth episode of ‘Atlanta’ season 3 departs from the main characters’ plot and focuses on another solo story of cultural significance. The ‘Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga’ episode follows Aaron, a high school senior who is trying to afford his college expenses. However, an unexpected opportunity may be the solution to his financial problems. Viewers must be wondering whether Aaron will be able to pay his college tuition. In that case, here’s everything you need to know about ‘Atlanta’ season 3 episode 9’s ending! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Recap of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 9

Aaron, a high school senior, begins Episode 9 by playing an internet videogame in his room. Aaron argues with his opponents after the game. Aaron is concerned by the confrontation and exits the game. Aaron checks the Arizona State University website before retiring to bed. Aaron’s father drives him to school the next day. Aaron wonders if his parents will get him a car for his graduation. Aaron’s father, on the other hand, describes their poor financial position. Aaron is clearly straining to pay for ASC’s college tuition.

Aaron meets his girlfriend, Katie, at school. She asks Aaron if he found a means to get into ASC. Aaron promises her that he has a plan and that they will both go to ASC. Katie, on the other hand, is not totally convinced. Later, the graduating class is honored with a special assembly. During the assembly, the principal invites Robert Shea Lee to speak to the kids. Robert is a successful black businessman who attended the institution. Robert announces a $1 million donation to the school and the renaming of it Robert S. Lee High School.

Robert also says that he would pay the college tuition of all black senior grads. Aaron is angry and wants the scholarship. Aaron, on the other hand, has little chance of receiving the scholarship because he is mixed and not totally black. Aaron’s knowledge of African American culture is judged by a panel. Aaron is ultimately refused a scholarship because he is not black. Furthermore, Katie ends her relationship with Aaron because they do not have a future together. As a result, Aaron, outraged, resolves to take serious action against his school.

Atlanta Season 3 Episode 9: Will Aaron Receive the Scholarship?

Aaron intends to exact revenge on his school in the episode’s final act. He builds a flamethrower and arrives at his school to destroy it. However, while in school, Aaron encounters another student who was rejected a scholarship because he was not “black enough.” The second kid reveals that, while he was born in Nigeria, his parents migrated to the United States when he was a baby. As a result, he considers himself African-American and is deserving of the scholarship. Aaron, on the other hand, believes that he is “more” black than the other student because his father is black and his father’s family is from the United States.

The two pupils argue and use their flame throwers to attack one other. The other kid gains the upper hand and is about to kill Aaron when he is shot by a police officer. Following the feud, the other student obtains a scholarship from Robert, who considers being shot by a police officer to be the “blackest” thing. Aaron, on the other hand, is once again dejected. The incident is reminiscent of Aaron’s father’s statements.

Aaron’s father says earlier in the show that not getting what you deserve is a part of being black. Aaron has a grasp of his father’s remarks as a result of the encounter. Aaron works at a local electronics store and reunites with Katie one year later, as the show concludes. Aaron’s personality has changed dramatically, and he is proud of his black heritage. Aaron is a much more confident person, and he wins Katie over during their contact.

The episode’s conclusion reiterates the series’ long-running theme: being black is about more than just skin color. It is about accepting your cultural background and being accepted for it. Aaron initially ignores black culture, which is evident in his room. Furthermore, he has no black acquaintances and enjoys white privilege. Aaron only acknowledges his African-American ethnicity when he stands to benefit from it. The episode’s black and white aesthetic also reflects Aaron’s struggle with his racial origins. Aaron eventually embraces black culture and grows into a more confident version of himself.