6ix Rising

6IX RISING: Toronto’s Rap Ascendence is a Canadian documentary movie. It was released on November 16, 2017. It was directed by Shawney Cohen and produced by Lauren Sing and Jade Smith.

The documentary focuses on the hip hop scene that is growing in the city of Toronto after the success of artists like Drake and The Weeknd, as well as, the unique challenges that artists in the city face while trying to rise to stardom. Artists involved in the documentary include Pressa as he deals with legal issues and goes on tour with Drake, as well as, the creation of the "6ix" nickname for Toronto by rapper Jimmy Prime.

Cast
Big Lean
Castro Guapo (CMDWN)
Fiji (CMDWN)
Friyie
Pressa
Jazz Cartier
Jimmy Prime
Jay Whiss
Sick PPL
Andre Bryam
Sunny Diamonds
Keith Bell
Dukey Dukez
Drake
Roy Woods
Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Category:2017 movies
Category:2017 documentary movies
Category:2010s English-language movies
Category:Canadian documentary movies
Category:Movies about music and musicians