The bar that was used in this film ('The Irish Haven') was also used in the Academy Award-winning film The Departed (2006).
Was filmed on locations in all 5 boroughs of New York City.
The "Word on the Street" soundtrack features 42 songs .
The music video "En Why Cee" for Juganot feat. Joell Ortiz, Uncle Murda and Tess was produced by Myfake Productions during the filming of WOTS.
East Coast Hip-Hop star "Blahzay Blahzay" makes a cameo appearance as Sonny Watkins.