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Cast
Tupac Shakur
as Himself (Archive Footage)
The Notorious B.I.G.
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Xavien T. Bailey
as Orlando Anderson
I. Elijah Baughman
as Keffe D
Anthony D. Bell
as Dre
Will Dunbar
as Terrence Brown
Vonn Harris
as Amir
Cathy Scott
as Author
Greg Kading
as Self - Retired LAPD Homicide Investigator
Imari Williams
as Narrator (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2015
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes26
DirectorMichael Dorsey
WritersMichael Dorsey
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMurder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders
About Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders
Two of the most notorious unsolved cases in the history of American crime – the murders of renowned rap stars Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls – have been the subject of exhaustive investigations, relentless speculation, and a web of conspiracy theories and dark secrets. Now, for the first time, the true story behind these sensational cases is laid bare in "Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders". Using information sourced from hundreds of police case files, taped confessions never shown before, and interviews with the lead detective and witnesses, this is the riveting account of the task force that finally exposed the shocking truth behind the deaths of these two rap music icons.
Directed by Michael Dorsey, Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders leans on a strong ensemble — Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Xavien T. Bailey — 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 music titles of 2015.
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