Hip Hop
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1. Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan (2007)
90 min | Documentary, Music
In the summer of 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged from the burroughs of New York City and took the hip-hop world by storm. Their legacy spanned over a decade, garnering fans worldwide and ... See full summary »
Director: Gerald Barclay | Stars: Ralph McDaniels, Remedy Roll, Gano Grills, Popa Wu
Votes: 426
2. Sample This (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Director: Dan Forrer | Stars: Gene Simmons, Questlove, Roosevelt Grier, Grandmaster Caz
Votes: 512
3. Nerdcore Rising (2008)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Hilariously entertaining, NERDCORE RISING introduces a new wave of hip-hop to the world called "Nerdcore" where computer obsesses geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of nerdom. The ... See full summary »
Directors: Negin Farsad, Kimmy Gatewood | Stars: Damian Hess, Gaby Alter, Beefy, Jello Biafra
Votes: 508
4. Beef II (2004 Video)
R | 85 min | Documentary
BEEF 2 exposes the business of hip hop battles.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Keith David, 50 Cent, B-Real, Bizarre
Votes: 539
5. Wholetrain (2006)
82 min | Drama
This feature length documentary takes a look at the graffiti movement, and the young people who populate the niche culture. Following four such artists as they shape the graffiti community ... See full summary »
Director: Florian Gaag | Stars: Mike Adler, Florian Renner, Elyas M'Barek, Jacob Matschenz
Votes: 1,075
6. Fade to Black (2004)
R | 109 min | Documentary
Filmed during his "Black Album" era, Jay-Z looks back on his career as one of rap music's most successful emcees and entrepreneurs.
Directors: Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren | Stars: Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Missy Elliott, Fonzworth Bentley
Votes: 1,074 | Gross: $0.73M
7. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
TV-14 | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.
Director: One9 | Stars: Nas, Cornel West, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz
Votes: 3,338 | Gross: $0.11M
8. Krush Groove (1985)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The story of a man who has started a new hip-hop/rap label called Krush Groove.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay
Votes: 3,553 | Gross: $11.05M
9. Wild Style (1982)
R | 82 min | Drama, Music
South Bronx graffiti artist Zoro is commissioned to paint a backdrop for a hip-hop concert.
Director: Charlie Ahearn | Stars: Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, Fab 5 Freddy, Patti Astor
Votes: 2,950
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