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Compton's Most Wanted is a classic American gangsta rap group and one of the pioneers of the West Coast Hip Hop scene still performing today on independent labels. The leader of the group was MC...
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Compton's Most Wanted "Growing Up In The Hood" [HD] From "The Boyz N the Hood" Soundtrack & Compton's Most Wanted second studio album "Straight Check n'Em" of the year 1991. Produced by...
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Mar 25, 2016 · Provided to YouTube by IngroovesGrowin' Up In The Hood · CMW - Compton's Most WantedStraight Checkn' EmReleased on: 1991-07-16Composer: ccWriter: A. TylerWri...
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- Friday Franchise. Ice Cube, John Witherspoon, Chris Tucker. 439 votes. A trio of uproarious stoner comedies chronicles the misadventures of an eternally jobless protagonist and his eccentric companions as they navigate the trials and tribulations that inevitably arise on Fridays in South Central Los Angeles.
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones. 199 votes. A young man's hilarious journey through the trials and tribulations of life in a predominantly African-American neighborhood, as he learns valuable lessons from eccentric family members and friends.
- How High. Method Man, Redman, Obba Babatunde. 117 votes. Two underachieving stoners discover a magical formula that propels them into the hallowed halls of Harvard University, where they navigate academia with hilarious results.
- Barbershop Franchise. Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson. 126 votes. A motley crew of barbers navigates the challenges of life, love, and business in a humorous and heartwarming exploration of community dynamics.
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Boyz n the Hoodis not the typical movie about racial tension, or the prejudice related to violence in Los Angeles communities. It’s a movie about a boy who inevitably becomes part of the neighborhood he grew up in. Maybe his father gives him the greatest advice ever, but it’s his environment that models him beyond any class he can get in school or ...
Singleton’s epic debut in the director’s chair is an honest rendition of a world that does not often portray humanity as a trait of its members. But the script he wrote is so attached to a meaning and spirit, that it’s almost hypnotizing how he manages to stay on track to deliver a final statement. We know what he will say in the third act. It’s no...
It’s amazing how Singleton debuted with this movie when he was in his early twenties. It doesn’t seem hard to do what he did, as it feels too natural. Singleton became the youngest person and the first African American filmmakerto be nominated for Best Director in the Oscars that year. The legacy is undeniable as he, alongside Spike Lee, inspired t...
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2 days ago · These movies offer a gritty and unfiltered look at life in the inner city, tackling themes of survival, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams amid challenging circumstances. Grounded in authenticity, many of the top hood movies resonate deeply with audiences, making them timeless classics.
2 days ago · The best 1990s hood movies show us what it's like to grow up in an urban setting. Eazy E once rapped, "Cuz the boys in the hood are always hard/You come talking that trash and we'll pull your card/Knowin' nothin' in life but to be legit/Don't quote me boy, I ain't said sh*t."
