Hip Hop: A Tale from the Hood

June. 29,2003      
Rating:
8.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A documentary about the two New York rap artists I.G. Off & Hazadus and their struggle from street to studio to fame. Shot in the years 2000 and 2001

KRS-One as  KRS-One

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