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Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.

Top Cast

  • Zoe Saldaña

    Zoe Saldaña

    Cheryl

  • Sam Jones

    Sam Jones

    Erik

  • J.D. Williams

    J.D. Williams

    J.D.

  • Dean Winters

    Dean Winters

    Bobby Starr

  • Nelly

    Nelly

    Prolifik / Clarence

  • Joel Marsh Garland

    Joel Marsh Garland

    Ceasar

  • Frank Vincent

    Frank Vincent

    Johnnie Marandino

  • Heather Hunter

    Heather Hunter

    Lucinda

  • Schoolly D

    Schoolly D

    Tony

Overview

Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.

Rating

5.8 / 10
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1 Reviews

  • Dan_Tebasco
    Dan_Tebasco
    9 Apr 27, 2017

    The best film about the rap-music industry IMO. But it's about so much more than that, it's part mystery, part coming of age drama, part gangster flick, part suspense. With a truly likeable lead actor (which can be rare in these sort of films). A shame that more people haven't seen it, one of the best hoodflicks made... Prefer it over both Boyz N The Hood and Belly.

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