Biz Markie raps you through five graves America dug and forgot to fill.
A Celebration of Hip Hop through beatboxing and unique storytelling by the Legendary Biz Markie who rhymes while telling the stories of victims of injustice. CHAAW - Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice. China, Hector, Africa, Ardnas and Wesley.(CHAAW) These are the stories of victims of Injustice in America. The effect of injustice not only impacts the individuals but also their families and community.
Acting
Biz Markie's final performance, rapping between worlds
Direction
Orr weaves theatre and cinema like a cypher
Writing
Names spell CHAAW backwards—did you catch it?
Director
Eric S. Orr
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Biz Markie's final filmed project before his death in July 2021; he recorded his verses while already ill.
The 'Rapping Angel' framing deliberately echoes proto-rap traditions—Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets—positioning hip-hop as Black America's Greek chorus.
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