A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Acting
Chris Rock's dual role swagger vs. suburban nerd flop.
Writing
Nelson George's script roasts rap industry fakery mercilessly.
Director
Tamra Davis
Chris Rock
Albert / MC Gusto
Allen Payne
Euripides / Dead Mike
Deezer D
Otis / Stab Master Arson
Chris Elliott
A. White
Phil Hartman
Virgil Robinson
Charlie Murphy
Gusto
Khandi Alexander
Sissy
Art Evans
Albert Sr.
Theresa Randle
Eve
Willard E. Pugh
Trustus
Ty Granderson Jones
40 Dog
Rachel True
Daliha
Richard Gant
Baa Baa Ack
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Real rap legends made cameos including Halle Berry's ex-husband and the guy who actually wrote most of the tracks.
Nelson George wrote this while covering hip-hop for Billboard, making it insider satire that confused audiences expecting House Party.
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