John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions.
Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
Revealing mistakes:
When Trey first arrives at his father's house the lawn is full of leaves, like it would be during the Autumn season. But all the trees and bushes in the neighborhood are very green and none of the other lawns have any leaves on them at all.
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"Growin' Up in the Hood"
Written by MC Eiht (as Aaron Tyler), The Unknown D.J. (as Andre Manuel) and D.J. Slip (as Terry Allen) Produced by D.J. Slip and The Unknown D.J. Performed by Compton's Most Wanted Courtesy of Orpheus Records
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