Da Brat
Biography: Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed with So So Def Records. Her debut album Funkdafied (1994) sold one million copies, making her the first female solo rap act to receive a platinum certification, and the second overall female rap act (solo or group) after Salt-N-Pepa. Brat has received two Grammy Award nominations and has achieved two-top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, "Funkdafied" and "Not Tonight."
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 14, 1974
Deathday: N/A
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Glitter
2001-09-21
Glitter
Overview: A young woman is catapulted into pop stardom, with her already-famous DJ boyfriend calling the shots.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-09-21
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Civil Brand
2003-08-29
Civil Brand
Overview: Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-29
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Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
2021-04-17
Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
Overview: Gabrielle seems to have it all - a devoted husband, a beautiful daughter, and a successful career in public relations. However, she soon stands to lose everything when she meets Keisha, her devious half sister who wants everything Gabrielle has.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-04-17
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Carmen: A Hip Hopera
2001-05-08
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Overview: An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
Genres: Drama Music Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-08
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The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
2021-10-18
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
Overview: An intimate look at the evolution and impact of women emcees and rappers, told by the trailblazing artists who helped create a musical and cultural empire.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-18
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You're Watching Video Music Box
2021-12-03
You're Watching Video Music Box
Overview: The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-03
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Katt Williams: 9 Lives
2010-11-02
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Overview: From Lord Have Mercy to A Pimp Named Slickback, original comedy freak Katt Williams has made his mark inhabiting a hustler's gallery of fast-and-loose personae. This real-deal documentary tracks the actor's rise from young stand-up to BET staple. Along with never-seen footage from early stand-up performances and backstage glimpses of Williams at work, the film includes interviews with Jeremy Piven, Damon Wayans, Snoop Dogg and Kathy Griffin.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-02
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30 Days
2006-10-06
30 Days
Overview: Two star basketball players, Donnell, a black kid from the inner city high school, and Jason, a white kid from the affluent suburbs, are sentenced to 30 days of labour in each other's communities after a brawl between their two teams. When they return to their home turf, both see their new attitudes put to the test.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-06
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You're Watching Video Music Box
2021-12-03
You're Watching Video Music Box
Overview: The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-03
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Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
1999-12-14
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
Overview: Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98 Degrees, Jay Z, Da Brat, Joe and DJ Clue.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-14
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012-06-07
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Overview: A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-07
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Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
2007-12-04
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
Overview: Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwide, took her newest show on the road in 2006 for the first time in more than three years. The Adventures of Mimi, her most successful tour ever, shaped up to be a grand celebration, drawing on songs—many performed for the first time ever—from her 15-year career.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-04
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So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
2013-02-23
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
Overview: Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the label's 20-year anniversary.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-02-23
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Canal Street
2019-01-18
Canal Street
Overview: A Chicago lawyer embraces his undying faith when his teenage son is accused of murdering a classmate.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-18
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Rhyme & Reason
1997-03-04
Rhyme & Reason
Overview: A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-04
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On the Come Up at the Source Awards
2001-04-10
On the Come Up at the Source Awards
Overview: Three hip-hop lovin' gals from New York attempt to hustle their way into the sold-out Source Awards in this documentary that shows anything is possible if you put your mind - and body - to it. From stripping down for a skinny-dipping session in the pool of a four-star hotel, to exposing their charms in hopes of coaxing a free dinner out of a desperate diner, there's nothing these ladies won't do to make their dreams of mingling with the hip-hop elite come true.
Genres: Documentary Music Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-10
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Kazaam
1996-07-17
Kazaam
Overview: When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-17
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Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told
2024-03-12
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told
Overview: A celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-12
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Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
2006-09-16
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
Overview: Comedian Katt Williams (aka Money Mike) showcases his laugh out loud comedic talents in his first ever HBO stand-up comedy DVD taped in front of a live audience. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Williams worked his way up the comedy club ladder before landing key television and film roles that displayed his flashy, sassy, streetwise style.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-16
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