Hounddog

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 19 Sept 2008 · English

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 9 Nov 2005 · English

A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.

All Eyez on Me

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 12 Jun 2017 · English

All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

Cadillac Records

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 5 Dec 2008 · English

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Mo' Better Blues

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 3 Aug 1990 · English

Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.

You Got Served

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 30 Jan 2004 · English

At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.

Wild Style

Movie · 6.1 / 10 · 1 Aug 1982 · English

Legendary New York graffiti artist Lee Quinones plays the part of Zoro, the city's hottest and most elusive graffiti writer. The actual story of the movie concerns the tension between Zoro's passion for his art and his personal life, particularly his strained relationship with fellow artist Rose.

Hustle & Flow

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 22 Jul 2005 · English

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Coda

Movie · 6.0 / 10 · 31 Jan 2020 · English

A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.

Patti Cake$

Movie · 6.6 / 10 · 18 Aug 2017 · English

Straight out of Jersey comes Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, an aspiring rapper fighting through a world of strip malls and strip clubs on an unlikely quest for glory.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 20 Dec 2022 · English

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Roxanne Roxanne

Movie · 6.0 / 10 · 22 Jan 2017 · English

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.