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Terrence Howard
Djay
Anthony Anderson
Key
Taryn Manning
Nola
Taraji P. Henson
Shug
DJ Qualls
Shelby
Ludacris
Skinny Black
Paula Jai Parker
Lexus
Elise Neal
Yevette
Isaac Hayes
Arnel
Juicy J
Tigga
William Engram
Slobs
Bobby Sandimanie
Yellow Jacket
Haystak
Mickey
Claude Phillips
Harold
Josey Scott
Elroy
John Still
Shop Owner
Jay Munn
Prison Guard
Michael Hooks Jr.
Block Manager
Jerome Toles
Police Officer
DJ Paul
R.L.
Al Kapone
Kateezy
Jennifer Bynum Green
Choir Lead Singer
Kelvin Birrus
Choir Singer #1
Tiran D. Boyland
Choir Singer #2
H. Renee Cogar
Choir Singer #3
Brandon Seiferth
Choir Singer #4
Deborah Manning Thomas
Choir Singer #5
Terrence Brown
Piano Player
T.C. Sharpe
Arnel's Drunk
Lindsey Roberts
Harper
Free Sol
Bathroom Kid
Clarence Mabon
Police Officer #2
Mark Goodfellow
Pawn Shop Owner
Latasha Texas
Stripper #1
Tracy Davis
Stripper #2
Erica Miller
God Bless America Girl
Helen Bowman
Defendant
Josh Driver
Bar Tender (uncredited)
Dennis Phillippi
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Jeff Pope
Trick (uncredited)
Kenon Walker
Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)

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A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Nov 23 2024

Terrence Howard really does put his heart and soul into this gritty story of an aspiring man who wants to leave his pimping days behind him and become an hip-hop MC. Living in Memphis, the city has an huge musical tradition but his own personal baggage threatens to drag him down at every opportunity as he tries to attach himself to visiting superstar "Skinny Black" (Ludacris). He knows that this is likely to be his last opportunity to escape the cycle of hopelessness he faces, but can he stay focused, on-course and away from crime long enough to prove his worth? The main characterisation of "Dj...