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  • Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
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    98 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Not Rated
98 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. ...See moreThe gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more. These artists who were at the top of their game when they got locked up explain the details of the crimes that led to their arrests, and document their struggles to deal with the shocking brutality of incarcerated life. What happens to the music when the expensive bling and celebrity status get traded for an orange jumpsuit and an inmate identification number? "Jailhouse Rap" explores the bitter journey from the streets to the studio to the cell block. Written by Anonymous See less
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Mar 15, 2011 (United States)

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42 cast members
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KRS-One
Narrator Narrator   See fewer
Prodigy
Self Self   See fewer
Cassidy
Self Self   See fewer
C. Bo
Self Self   See fewer
J-Diggs
Self Self   See fewer
Shorty
Self Self   See fewer
RBX
Self Self   See fewer
Dangle
Self Self   See fewer
DeSean Cooper
Self (as J. Dee) Self (as J. Dee)   See fewer
Kiki
Self Self   See fewer
Michael Andrews
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Battlecat
Gang Member (as Kevin Gilliam) Gang Member (as Kevin Gilliam)   See fewer
Jason Berry
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Dale Brown
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Tom Corbett
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Will Dunbar
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Alvin Ellie
Prisoner (as Alvin M. Ellerbee) Prisoner (as Alvin M. Ellerbee)   See fewer
Willie Gafford
Gang Member Gang Member   See fewer
Jermaine Jacox
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Jamale Johnson
Gang Member Gang Member   See fewer
Ryan Larsen
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Leonard Mckinney
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Jerome Muhammad
Gang Member Gang Member   See fewer
Albert Navarrette
Gang Member Gang Member   See fewer
Arto Sultanyan
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Joshua Temple
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
Charity Terrell
Gang Member Gang Member   See fewer
Jeff Washington
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