The film's script was written by Robert Adetuyi, working from an original draft by Gregory Ramon Anderson.

He and his younger brother Duron compete in local dance competitions as members of a crew known as the "Goon Squad".

The Goon Squad wins the second battle and the Thug Unit responds by ambushing DJ and his crewmates as they are walking home.

After DJ is arrested and convicted of assault, his mother (wanting him to avoid prison) sends him to live with his aunt Jackie and uncle Nate in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is to attend the historically black Truth University.

Nate, the physical plant director at Truth, aims to teach DJ responsibility and puts him to work doing maintenance as part of a work-study program.

That night, DJ, Rich, and their friends Byron, Paul and East go out to a local club called the Phoenix for the "Rep Your City" event.

During their date, April discusses the importance of black fraternities and sororities with DJ, and tells him to visit Heritage Hall on the campus' Greek Row.

The next day, DJ learns about the significant number of African-American historical figures and celebrities who were members of various Greek-letter organizations, and decides to pledge for the Theta chapter along with Rich and their friend Noel.

While having dinner, April breaks up with Grant due to his arrogant and selfish behavior and his failure to know anything about her, particularly that green is her favorite color.

A few days before the competition, Grant stumbles upon DJ's file and discovers his assault record and presents it to the board.

While celebrating their victory, DJ is still wearing Duron's gloves, and he kisses his fist and throws it in the air in honor of his brother.

[3] The groups ended their threat when Sony Pictures and Screen Gems agreed to the removal of all references to the fraternity from the film.

The website's critics consensus reads: "While Stomp the Yard contains impressive musical and dance numbers, it loses its momentum during the intervening soap opera-style subplots.

[7] Sony Pictures held a national high school stepping competition in conjunction with the release of the film.

Columbus Short, who starred in the original Sony Screen Gems release, makes a cameo appearance as DJ.