Play'd: A Hip Hop Story
“An up and coming rap artist struggling to find his own voice winds up in the middle of a dangerous turf war when egos violently collide within the music industry.”
Synopsis
Jaxx is an aspiring rapper/singer who is signed to a west coast record label run by Domino Breed, a tyrant who rules almost every aspect of his artist's career - and life. Similar to the real events leading to the death of 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., a east coast/west coast battle goes on leading to death and deceit
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Play'd - A Hip Hop Story (2002) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oz Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Cory Tynan
- Original Title
- Play'd: A Hip Hop Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oz Scott
Cory Tynan
Melissa Cobb
Department Leadership Roster
Oz Scott
Director
Cory Tynan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Play'd: A Hip Hop Story about?
Jaxx is an aspiring rapper/singer who is signed to a west coast record label run by Domino Breed, a tyrant who rules almost every aspect of his artist's career - and life. Similar to the real events leading to the death of 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., a east coast/west coast battle goes on leading to death and deceit
Who directed Play'd: A Hip Hop Story?
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story was directed by Oz Scott.
Who stars in Play'd: A Hip Hop Story?
The principal cast of Play'd: A Hip Hop Story includes Rashaan Nall, Toni Braxton, Faizon Love, Sharissa, Merlin Santana.
When was Play'd: A Hip Hop Story released and how long is it?
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play'd: A Hip Hop Story?
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).