Rap War One
“The battle for fame, money and respect.”
Synopsis
Dequan, just like any other kid who grows up in the jungle of Brooklyn, has a dream to escape. He does not want to end up like so many others around him who are destined for jail or the cemetery before they make it out of their teens. He tries to follow the right path but after losing his dead-end job and discovering that his live-in girlfriend is pregnant, he decides that he has to cook up a plan to get money - lots of money, and fast. His best friend Brandon introduces him to a secret club in Brooklyn known as The Pit, where unsigned street rappers from all across New York City battle it out on stage rapping for money and the title to be called the best. Run by a local gangster named G-Mega, Dequan enters The Pit where he finds himself winning the rapping wars, making more money but also getting caught in a world of corruption, drugs and death that he can't escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Sean Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricardo Sean Thompson
- Original Score
- Wendell Hanes
- Original Title
- Rap War One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Crook Brothers Productions, Maverick Entertainment Group, Ripple Effect Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Sean Thompson
Ricardo Sean Thompson, Laudwin Pemberton
Wendell Hanes
Colin Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Winters
Producer
Ricardo Sean Thompson
Screenplay
Ricardo Sean Thompson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Rap War One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rap War One about?
Dequan, just like any other kid who grows up in the jungle of Brooklyn, has a dream to escape. He does not want to end up like so many others around him who are destined for jail or the cemetery before they make it out of their teens. He tries to follow the right path but after losing his dead-end job and discovering that his live-in girlfriend is pregnant, he decides that he has to cook up a plan to get money - lots of money, and fast. His best friend Brandon introduces him to a secret club in Brooklyn known as The Pit, where unsigned street rappers from all across New York City battle it out on stage rapping for money and the title to be called the best. Run by a local gangster named G-Mega, Dequan enters The Pit where he finds himself winning the rapping wars, making more money but also getting caught in a world of corruption, drugs and death that he can't escape.
Who directed Rap War One?
Rap War One was directed by Ricardo Sean Thompson.
Who stars in Rap War One?
The principal cast of Rap War One includes Justin Edwards, Joze T. Castillo, Morgan Bagley, Greg Nice.
When was Rap War One released and how long is it?
Rap War One was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Rap War One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rap War One was composed by Wendell Hanes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rap War One?
Rap War One holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).