Ricky Rapper is a ten year old boy who lives with his aunt Serena and likes to play drums and rap. His aunt breaks her leg, leading to cousin Fanny moving in to take care of the household. Fanny is very strict and that means no more drums for Ricky. With the help of his downstair neighbor Nelly, Ricky seeks to restore the normal order to the apartment.

Risto Räppääjä on rummuttava ja räppäävä poika, joka asuu Rauha-tätinsä kanssa. Risto ja Rauha päätyvät mitä kummallisimpiin seikkailuihin, vaikka yrittävät elää ihan tavallista, rauhallista elämää.