A one-hour anthology series that distills classic hip-hop records and reimagines them as cinematic love letters.
Cast: Shariff Earp, Gjee Wade II
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8 episodes
1. F**k The PoliceThe premiere episode recreates NWA’s “F*ck the Police,” which focuses on a controversial police shooting of a young boy that flips the biases and stereotypes of today’s society.TV-MACC40minJun 27, 2017
2. Cold HeartedInspired by the lyrics of Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted", this episode explores the life of a mega-star rapper who gets fatally shot, with his faithful sidekick by his side, and all suspects - his wife, manager and best friend.TV-MACC40minJul 11, 2017
3. A Story to TellA woman fed up with her NBA fiance's philandering has an affair with a neighborhood hustler. Inspired by the lyrics of Notorious BIG's "I've Got a Story to Tell."TV-MACC40minJul 18, 2017
4. Trap QueenAnthology series of "song stories" weaving classic Hip-Hop and R&B songs into visually stunning narratives with Trap Queen inspired by the Fetty Wap track.TV-MACC40minOct 10, 2017- 5. Children's StoryInspired by the lyrics of Slick Rick's Children's Story, this episode follows two penniless teenagers who learn the lesson of karma the hard way when they start robbing people in their neighborhood.TV-MACC40minOct 17, 2017
- 6. 99 ProblemsInspired by the lyrics of Jay-Z's "99 Problems"; two BLM activist college lovers go on the run to escape the clutches of the police.TV-MACC40minOct 24, 2017
- 7. You Got MeInspired by the lyrics of The Roots ft. Erykah Badu's "You Got Me"; a highly disciplined dancer, about to perform in an important show, falls for a man who gets her to lose control.TV-MACC40minOct 31, 2017
- 8. All I NeedInspired by the lyrics of Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige's "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", A naive and suicidal prostitute feels trapped in her reckless life of sex and violence. In a desperate attempt to flee her abusive pimp, she finds unexpected love in the arms of a war vet who suffers from PTSD.TV-MACC40minNov 26, 2017
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A one-hour anthology series that distills classic hip-hop records and reimagines them as cinematic love letters.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Irv Gotti
- Cast
- Shariff Earp, Gjee Wade II
- Studio
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