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Townbiz (2009)
Character: Himself
Mo jr.has lived a sheltered life until he is sent to work in Oakland for the summer. He quickly learns about streetlife, love and his family's sordid past. He also finds himself in the middle of a war for control of Oakland's criminal underworld.
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Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary (2007)
Character: Himself
The hardest group you've never heard of is back. Gangsta Rap is a mockumentary based on a group of over the hill gangster rappers (circa NWA), trying to make a comeback. Its a hilarious look at the soft underbelly of hard core hip hop.
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American Pimp (2000)
Character: Too $hort
Street pimps, all of them African-American, discuss their lives and work: getting started, being flamboyant, pimping in various U.S. cities, bringing a woman into their group, taking a woman from another pimp, and the rules and regulations of pimping. The men are clear: it's about money.
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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement (2008)
Character: Himself
The first film to definitively capture the energy and danger of "Hyphy," the Hip Hop youth movement exploding out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Narrated by Oakland native and television/radio personality Sway, this film explores the political, social and musical history behind the culture that popularized ghostriding the whip - walking, running or dancing next to a moving car with no driver.
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West Coast Theory (2009)
Character: N/A
West Coast Theory is the story of how digital revolution has changed our creative life. The scope of the film goes beyond the music production and beatmaking in LA, and concern as well filmmaking, photography, graphic design.
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Rap's Most Wanted (1991)
Character: Self
Documentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real talk on different topics.
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G-Funk (2017)
Character: Self
G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
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Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay (2015)
Character: Self - Interviewee
Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. He left prison with a new lease on life, founded an independent record company, and then was murdered just when he began to emerge as a star. For the first time ever, his mother Wanda reveals the true experiences of a hip-hop legend.
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2PAC 4Ever (2003)
Character: Himself
Heartfelt interviews from his peers, behind the scenes footage, and concert clips show the side of Tupac that was far beyond the "thug" of the evening newscasts, the man who has become a cultural icon.
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Sydewayz: Vol 2 (Get Hyphy) (2006)
Character: Himself
From Oakland streets to global phenomenon, the Sydewayz series ignited the urban motorsport explosion. Experience the raw energy of the original Sideshow documentary, and the birth of an urban culture that's taken the world by storm.
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Too Short: Shorty the Pimp at the Players Ball (1992)
Character: N/A
Featuring a live performance, music videos and plenty of behind-the-scenes footage, this video showcases West Coast gangsta rapper and hip-hop superstar Too Short. Join the diminutive artist as he relaxes poolside, kicks back with his pals Ant Banks and Pooh-Man (from Dangerous Music) and plays host at a barbecue. Selected tunes include the hits "I Ain't Trippin'," "The Ghetto" and "I Want to Be Free."
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Ghetto Physics: Will the Real Pimps and Hos Please Stand Up? (2010)
Character: N/A
Examines the interplay between Pimps and Ho’s and how that dynamic is the simplest expression of how power is wielded in the world. The film utilizes documentary footage, animation, satire and dramatization to illustrate examples culled from the Hood to Wall Street - be the players real-life pimps or corporate executives repeating the same power dynamics.
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The DOC (2022)
Character: N/A
Dave Caplan’s directorial debut tells the inspirational story of hip hop icon The DOC, 30 years after losing his voice in a horrific accident as he contemplates experimental surgery that could restore his voice at long last.
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DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do (2009)
Character: Self
DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO lend a helping hand by hosting over 107 minutes of the strongest video blends in the market. With over 40 new video mixes, bonus interviews (including TI, Lupe and Young Joc), and a live performance by the Clipse, "How We Do Vol 6" is action packed from start to finish! This DVD is a must have for any hip-hop fan and a great edition to DJ SWB's always highly anticipated "How We Do" series. And If you don't believe our word, just check out the trailer and see the excitement for yourself!
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The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports (2023)
Character: Self
Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
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Lady Gaga: iTunes Festival 2013 (2013)
Character: Self
Lady Gaga opens the iTunes Festival with an hour-long performance of music from her upcoming album ARTPOP. Surrounded by her Little Monsters in London's celebrated Roundhouse, Lady Gaga performs seven new songs, including her hit single "Applause."
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Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Character: Self
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
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Stop Pepper Palmer (2014)
Character: Self
Three black guys from Utah, who happen to be the only black people from Utah, stumble upon a new black woman who has come to town. They begin to vie for her love but fear they aren't "black enough" to appeal to her. They hire someone from out of own, Pepper Palmer, to teach them how to act "blacker," except when he arrives, he's not quite what they had in mind.
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Freaky Tales (2025)
Character: Narrator / The Guy's Partner
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
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School of Rickey (2016)
Character: Self
The colorful, controversial and groundbreaking career of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson.
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Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told (2024)
Character: Self - Rapper/Legendary Game Spitter
A celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally.
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A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023)
Character: Self
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
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Menace II Society (1993)
Character: Lew-Loc
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
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Rhyme & Reason (1997)
Character: Self
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
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It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet (2020)
Character: Self
By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the music industry held the keys. Young artists began to self-market on the Internet, ultimately helping to collapse the music industry as we knew it. It’s Yours explores how it became possible to become a rap star through a Twitter account, YouTube site or Myspace page. It tells this story through the unique perspectives of numerous artists, producers, record industry insiders, and music and cultural critics.
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Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie (2009)
Character: Bosco
Sadie, the most beautiful Yellow Lab in the whole wide world, lives an idyllic, pampered life in the suburbs. One day, she comes into heat and has no idea what to do with her new found feelings and urges. When she learns that her loving owners are about to have her spayed, she runs away to the big city where her sexual adventures begin.
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