The heart of hip-hop is in the streets

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2005)

It's definitely not the best movie out, but early hip-hop artists and many now have hustled. From selling crack to putting young runaways on the stroll, this is where the heart of the rebellion stems. Most rappers have served time in some form or another--jail or government housing projects / welfare. And remember that the truest "gangstas" are dead. Unfortunately, this country was built on the backs of Mexicans, Chinese, Filipinos, Italians, and specifically Blacks. Regretfully, Blacks continue to get the scraps off the government, corporate, and academic plates. Many rappers have not sought upper levels of education, but still manage to reach white kids in Iowa and Utah--that's power. Many of these same children can't tell you who the Vice-President is, but they know 50 Cent's whole life history and want to be like him. The premise of this movie is pretty solid. If you laughed at the suggestions in this movie you don't FEEL the pain coming out of hip-hop. Regretfully, you think that life is fair in America too. If you feel embarrassed, like some that posted on this site, then hold your head high. What African-Americans feel embarrassed about is the fact that this tale is more truth than fallacy. Don't worry this movie is just holding a mirror to the American face.