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Cast
J. P. McLean
as Gangster J. P. McLean
Big Boi
as Industy Professional
Jazze Pha
as Industry Professional
Zukhan Bey
as Industry Professional
Marc Byers
as Industry Professional
Darius Jones
as Industry Professional
Angelo M. Sanders
as Industry Professional
Valerie Patton
as Industry Professional
Stix
as Mogul
Marvin Hardy
as Suge
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorCetre Pegues, Lewis T. Powell
WritersCetre Pegues, Lewis T. Powell
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHow 2 Build A Rapper
About How 2 Build A Rapper
This DocuDramedy follows a young artist as he's put through the paces by two producers looking to answer the question: Can You Build a Rapper? The producers, Lew and Cetre, set out for an open mic night in Watts, CA, and find JP, an inspiring, 24 year old WHITE kid from St. Augustine, FL with no skills of any use to a rapper but only the rawness of his dream!
Directed by Cetre Pegues, Lewis T. Powell, How 2 Build A Rapper leans on a strong ensemble — J. P. McLean, Big Boi, Jazze Pha — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2008.
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