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Oct 11, 2002 · Brown Sugar: Directed by Rick Famuyiwa. With Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Yasiin Bey, Nicole Ari Parker. Friends since childhood, a magazine editor and a hip-hop record executive stumble into romantic territory.
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- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Rick Famuyiwa
- 2002-10-11
- Straight Outta Compton. O'Shea Jackson, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell. 1,465 votes. Detailing the rising fame and tumultuous personal struggles of N.W.A, this film delivers a compelling portrayal of how one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history was formed.
- 8 Mile. Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy. 2,313 votes. This gritty drama stars Eminem as the underprivileged Jimmy Smith Jr., who finds solace and expression through the medium of rap.
- Boyz n the Hood. Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding. 356 votes. This drama depicts the lives of three young men navigating the challenges of growing up in South Central L.A., amidst violence and gang culture.
- Friday. Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long. 1,108 votes. This comedy, laced with hip-hop references and an iconic soundtrack, offers a refreshing and humorous take on the lives of two friends in South Central Los Angeles.
Sep 21, 2023 · Love and hip-hop come together in Brown Sugar, a classic romantic comedy that follows the lifelong connection between Dre (Taye Diggs) and Sidney (Sanaa Lathan), two childhood friends with a deep love for the genre.
“- Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis: So, what is the difference between rap and hip-hop? - Sidney 'Syd' Shaw: It's simple. It's like the difference between saying you love somebody and being in love with somebody.
Aug 12, 2015 · From ‘Wild Style’ to ‘8 Mile’: 20 Landmark Films in Hip-Hop History. A look back at the movies that shaped and defined the culture. By. Thomas Golianopoulos, Mosi Reeves. August 12, 2015.
Aug 12, 2015 · In this week's Total Recall, we look at ten essential films dealing with hip-hop culture. by Jeff Giles | August 12, 2015 | Comments. N.W.A.’s landmark 1988 debut album Straight Outta Compton...
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Aug 16, 2023 · Charlie Ahearn directed the first actual narrative film about hip-hop, Wild Style, released in late 1983, featuring graffiti artist Lee Quiñones and a whole slew of hip-hop trailblazers playing ...
