6 films starring rappers to watch in streaming

6 films starring rappers to watch in streaming

In the world of entertainment, it is common to see artists exploring different fields, such as musicians venturing into acting. This transition has already produced notable results in cinema, and with rappers it was no different.

Many have already starred in major productions, receiving praise and establishing themselves as actors. With this in mind, we have listed 6 movies starring famous rappers, available on streaming services.

Ricochet (1991) / Credit: Warner Bros. (disclosure)

6 films starring rappers to watch in streaming

8 Mile (2002) / Credit: Universal Pictures (commercial)

With rapper Eminem in the lead role, “8 Mile – Rua das Ilusões” was a critical and commercial success. The film is a drama directed by Curtis Hanson and also stars Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, Kim Basinger and Anthony Mackie.

The story is set in Detroit and follows Jimmy (Eminem), an aspiring rapper who faces the hardships of working-class life.

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Three Kings (1999) / Credits: Warner Bros. (disclosure)

Ice Cube is one of the rappers with one of the most important trajectories in cinema. Among the films in which he starred are “The Street Owners”, “The Looters”, “Ghosts of Mars”, “Police Conspiracy” and “Friday in Trouble”.

However, one of the most critically acclaimed works is the war-comedy film “Three Kings”, directed by David O. Russell. Set during the Gulf War, Ice Cube shares the spotlight with George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg.

Three Kings (1999) / Credits: Warner Bros. (disclosure)

The plot follows a group of soldiers who find a map that reveals the cache of looted Kuwaiti gold.

Ricochet (1991) / Credit: Warner Bros. (disclosure)

Ice-T is another rapper who has built an interesting career in film. He appeared in major films such as “The Looters”, “Gangs of the Ghetto” and “Johnny Mnemonic”.

Another highlight of his filmography is the action thriller “Sem Limite para Vengar”. The film stars Denzel Washington, with John Lithgow in the cast and directed by Russell Mulcahy.

In the plot, a criminal (Lithgow) escapes from prison seeking revenge. His target is the prosecutor (Washington), who arrested him years ago, when he was still working as a police officer.

Gang Related (1997) / Credit: MGM Distribution Co. (disclosure)

One of the most influential rappers of all time, Tupac has also made a name for himself in cinema. An example is his appreciated performance in “A Question of Respect”.

Tupac’s other work as an actor is in the crime film “The Two Faces of the Law”, where he plays alongside James Belushi, Dennis Quaid and James Earl Jones.

In the plot, two corrupt police officers (Belushi and Shakur) discover that they have killed an undercover officer and try to frame a homeless man (Quaid) to cover up the crime.

Belly (1998) / Credits: Artisan Entertainment (advertising)

Directed by famed music video director Hype Williams, the cult film “Barra Pesada” features rappers Nas and DMX in the lead roles, with Method Man also in the cast.

The plot follows two friends (Nas and DMX), feared and respected drug dealers, who begin to reconsider their life choices.

Get Rich or Die Trying (2005) / Credit: Paramount Pictures (commercial)

Starring 50 Cent, “Get Rich or Die Trying” is a crime drama with biographical elements of his life.

The plot follows a drug dealer who decides to leave the world of crime to pursue a career as a rapper. The cast also includes Terrence Howard, Joy Bryant, Bill Duke, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Viola Davis.

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