Credited cast: | |||
Lorraine Toussaint | ... | Nichelle | |
John David Washington | ... | Mahlik | |
Method Man | ... | Ref | |
Common | ... | Coltrane | |
Hana Mae Lee | ... | Julie | |
Lucien Laviscount | ... | Derek | |
Arjun Gupta | ... | Naveen | |
Jill Scott | ... | Professor Dixon | |
Craig muMs Grant | ... | MuMs da Schemer | |
Daniella De Jesús | ... | Tomboyish Latina (as Daniella De Jesus) | |
Jin Au-Yeung | ... | Jin (as Jin Auyeung) | |
Jeremie Harris | ... | Matt | |
Jas Anderson | ... | Thug 1 | |
Mary Christina Brown | ... | Sapphire | |
Caleb Eberhardt | ... | Reasons |
When struggling rapper Coco (Azealia Banks) enrolls in a poetry class, she thinks her rhymes will impress her teacher, Professor Dixon (Jill Scott). Instead, Dixon challenges Coco to seek real meaning in her lyrics, setting her on a journey of discovery that takes her through rap clubs and poetry slams, leading her to find her true voice - and true love - in this uplifting movie costarring Lucien Laviscount. Written by Lionsgate
So I adore the storyline! Old school rap is what I grew up on and poetry meets rhymes is always a good look! I adore the supporting cast! I mean what's better then a cute British brother! Well the lead actress! Huge disappointment! If they had picked a young Kerry Washington or someone of equal talent this movie could of went somewhere great! But nope unfortunately they fail with the most important role!