South Central is a 1992 American crime-drama film. It was one of the greatest hood movies made during my time. The movie is based on Crips in south central L.A. It was written and directed by Steve Anderson, who has served time, and whose view of prison life has a particular authenticity. Movie Plot: During a 10-year sentence for murdering the leader of a rival South Central Los Angeles gang, Bobby Johnson (Glenn Plummer) finds religion and rehabilitation with the help of Muslim inmate Ali. Upon his release, Bobby returns home to find that his young son, Jimmie (Christian Coleman), has joined the Deuces, his old crew. Tensions rise as Bobby struggles to convince Jimmie to leave the gang that was his only family during the painful years his absent father spent behind bars.
How many of you have seen the movie "Thicker Than Water?" Or like me, how many of you haven't? Thicker Than Water is a 1999 film directed by Richard Cummings Jr. and starring a host of rappers and urban entertainers such as Fat Joe, Mack 10, Ice Cube, MC Eiht, Big Pun, and others. This dramatically-charged film tells the story of rival "top dogs" from two inner-city gangs who cooperate amidst a turf war to promote their music. When DJ's (Mack 10) mixing equipment sets on fire and a record company executive double-crosses Lonzo (Fat Joe), the two decide to take the future into their own hands.
Training Day is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, and written by David Ayer. Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke star as two LAPD narcotics officers over a 12-hour period in the gang-ridden neighborhoods of Westlake, Echo Park and South Central Los Angeles.
Death of a Dynasty is an American comedy film first screened in 2003. It is a satire of the hip hop music industry centered on Roc-A-Fella Records, and stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone and Damon Dash. Death of a Dynasty is Damon Dash's slapstick parody of the industry that made him rich. Dash is the CEO of Roc-a-Fella records, home to hip-hop's biggest rap stars.
Crime has never been more disorganized than in Paper Soldiers, an outrageous comedy featuring Kevin Hart (Ride Along), Stacey Dash (Clueless) and hip-hop superstars Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Capone-N-Noreaga. When a rookie crook teams up with a hot-headed hood bully and some other bungling, small-time house burglars, the crew's capers result in comic mishaps proving some guys have so much fun. Paper Soldiers is 2002 American urban crime comedy film released in 2002. This hip-hop comedy from Roc-A-Fella' film division stars Kevin Hart (in his film debut), Beanie Sigel, Stacey Dash, Kamal Ahmed, and rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role.
True to the Game is an American drama film and thriller directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, written by Nia Hill, and starring Columbus Short, Andra Fuller, Vivica A. Fox, Nelsan Ellis and Jennifer Freeman. It was based on Teri Woods' novel of the same name. When a drug kingpin looking to go legit falls for a Philadelphia college student, it doesn't take long for his dangerous world to bleed into her life. True to the Game is considered a 'street classic' and for over twenty years has been in the hearts of its readers with a story like no other.
Although this new series is keeping the conversation open, I don't know if this series will help R. Kelly or bring him down more. This new "Surviving R. Kelly" series seems to come with a twist to it. Haven't they already done enough to punish R. Kelly and his musical career? He has loss almost everything including royalties and now Lifetime wants to come with more stories that may or may not be true.
After murdering drug dealers and then selling their narcotics, two cops Divinci (James Belushi) and Rodriguez (Tupac Shakur) accidentally kill an undercover DEA agent, and soon after the murder, the dead man's partner, Simms (Gary Cole), comes calling.
I'm sure we can all agree both Bernie Mac and Samuel L. have played in some epic movies we all will remember forever. Soul Men is an American musical comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, Sharon Leal and Sean Hayes, released on November 7, 2008. "Soul Men" is the one that's really going to make you miss Bernie Mac. He's so filled with life and energy here that it's hard to believe he has passed away. So come join us and watch 'Soul Men' here on the Wrap-Up Magazine.
It's been since 2002 when Eminem dropped the movie '8 Mile' for the world to watch and that they did. 8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver, directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, and more. “8 Mile,” a movie about a fictionalized Eminem's rise from Detroit's darkest corners, starred the rapper as himself and banked $51 million during its opening weekend. The film has since earned $242 million in global sales on a scant budget of $41 million. Also: Name Your Favorite Eminem Track To anybody contemplating whether or not to actually watch this movie, just stop reading this post and actually watch the movie below, then finish this review with a comment.
"Eminem wins by a knockout!" raves Rolling Stone, as the Grammy Award-winning phenomenon makes his feature film debut in this gripping story about the boundaries that hold us back and the courage that can set us free. For Jimmy Smith, Jr. (Eminem), life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment... is another chance.
From Academy Award-winner Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential) and Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind), 8 Mile is the triumphant film Time Magazine hails as "Powerful!" and Entertainment Weekly applauds as "Electrifying and Mesmerizing!"
There was once a time when basketball player Shaquille O'Neal was called the king of bling bling. This is the story of one of basketball's biggest superstars, Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq had one of the greatest sports career any athlete ever had. In addition to being a great basketball player, Shaq left his mark with movie roles, commercials, television performances, and much more. He earned a new nickname in every city he moved, and in every role he played. Watch the video below to see why Shaq is called 'Lager Than Life.' Other Movies To Watch: Watch 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin" Movie Watch Master P's "I'm Bout It" Movie
Hustlers has become their third release to gross over $100 million at the domestic box office. Hustlers has now sold more tickets than Goodfellas. Lorene Scafaria’s acclaimed black comedy about women (Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, etc.) doing crime is more successful than Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed black comedy about men (Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, etc.) doing crime. A handful of New York strippers who use their wiles (and some light drugging) to con their rich clients out of copious legal tender in the aftermath of the 2009 Wall Street crash, has earned 3x its $33 million opening weekend. The $20 million flick has also earned $125 million worldwide. For better or worse, it is only the second female-directed movie of the year to cross $100 million, after Captain Marvel. See More Articles: Jennifer Lopez Shares Inspiring Advice Watch Jennifer Lopez Pole Dancing
The Wrap-Up Magazine is back with another one of your favorite rapper movies. This time 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin" is the selected movie chosen to play this weekend. Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a 2005 American biopic crime film starring 50 Cent, in his feature film acting debut. Movie Information: Marcus has always known he was going to be a rapper, but when his mother is murdered, he turns to dealing and hustling drugs to pay the rent. As his world spirals out of control, he begins to apply the same manic intensity to his writing as he does to dealing; he has to write down his words to stay sane. For years, he endures this living hell until a tragedy that nearly kills him gets Marcus to change his life.
If your a 80's baby, then you remember when Master P hit the scene with the movie and soundtrack "I'm Bout It". The film stars Master P, Moon Jones, Anthony Boswell, Silkk the Shocker, Mack 10, C-Murder, Mia X and Mr. Serv-On. The movie itself was a huge success for No Limit Records. The plot details his life in a New Orleans uptown ghetto. Master P wrote, directed and acted in the film. The Wrap-Up Magazine invites you to chill and watch "I'm Bout It" with it's members. So sit back and pop a bag of popcorn and lets kick it together.
Hollywood superstar and filmmaker Angelina Jolie made her film debut in 1982. Since then she has married Brad Pitt and went on to star in some memorable roles. Thirteen years ago, with her career in high gear after winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, Jolie went to Cambodia for the filming of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Angelina Jolie is the textbook A-list celebrity. She is a prototypical superstar in the Hollywood business.
The new movie is now playing and Hustlers has danced its way to a massive second-place opening weekend. The STXfilms release exceeded expectations to open to an estimated $33.2 million across 3,250 theaters. Hustlers, which is based on a New York Magazine article follows a band of former strippers, led by Lopez’s Ramona, who come together to turn the tables on their Wall Street Clients. In addition to Lopez and Wu’s buzzy leading roles, the film also stars Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, and features memorable appearances from Cardi B, Lizzo, and Usher. STX reports that the opening weekend audience was 67 percent female and 69 percent of the film’s audience was over the age of 25. Read More
The film, budgeted at just $20 million, became the rare recent hit that was neither a sequel nor a reboot nor part of a series. It was also the biggest opening ever for a live-action Lopez film, and had numbers comparable to co-star Constance Wu's hit "Crazy Rich Asians," whose long-term box office success could be a model for "Hustlers." "This is exactly the kind of movie that every studio dreams of producing, because it's going to be profitable, prestigious and a long-term performer," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore. "A lot of original type movies that are non-franchise non-sequels, many of them have had a rough go this year. This is a nice counter-balance to that." Based on a New York magazine piece, "Hustlers," written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, tells the true story of a group of New York City strippers who, put out by the recession's effects on their Wall Street patrons, start a side con that involves drugging their wealthy marks and running up exorbitant credit card bills that they get a cut of. Read More See More Articles Below! Jennifer Lopez Shares Inspiring Advice to Be Successful Jennifer Lopez And Eva Longoria Team Up To Support The Latino Community
Back when Snoop Dogg was with the No Limit Soldiers, he released the movie "Da Game of Life." Filmed in the flashy style of a hip-hop music video, the movie features the rapper as a young man who gets himself hooked up with the mob so he can start up his own casino. The movie was also a huge success for No Limit Records and for No Limit Films . The soundtrack is supposedly is to be Snoop Dogg's third album, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, which was released four months later.
Justin Timberlake has appeared in at least 23 movies to my count. The Myspace owner also have over 30 hit songs under his belt. Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on 'The New Mickey Mouse Club' and made it big with boy band *NSYNC, before becoming a solo singer and actor. Timberlake has had seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States.
Jennifer Lopez has starred in over 25+ movies in her career. Lopez made her acting debut at age 16 with a small role in the 1986 film My Little Girl. From there, she received her first high-profile job in 1991 as a Fly Girl dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Selena earned Lopez an ALMA Award and Imagen Award, in addition to a Golden Globe Award nomination. She also became the first Latin actress to earn over US$1 million for a film role. In her up and coming new movie role, JLo will be playing a drug dealer along side Cardi B.
