In an effort to promote the upcoming movie, Things Fall Apart, a trailer of the Mario Van Peebles-directed drama has been released. The film is the brainchild of 50 Cent, who co-wrote the script with Brian A. Miller and stars as Deon Barnes. Things Fall Apart has been drawing attention since the summer of 2010, when photos emerged of an emaciated 50 Cent; the rapper lost over 60 pounds preparing for the role.
As Barnes, 50 plays the role of a top-tier college football player who is stricken with cancer. Prior to playing the scrawny version of Barnes, who was presumably undergoing radiation treatment and/or chemotherapy, 50 portrays a dreadlocked version of the lead character. According to Fif, a personal friend with cancer inspired the story. Things Fall Apart is one of several films created under 50 Cent’s Cheetah Vision imprint—part of a $200 million joint venture with Lions Gate.
By attempting to transform himself from a 35-year-old to a Heisman hopeful in his early 20’s, can 50 Cent increase his acting profile? So far, according to Metacritic.com, which averages dozens of individual movie ratings from top critics, 50 Cent’s last three theatrical releases scored an average of 41 out of a possible 100. 50 briefly spoke about the movie at the Miami International Film Festival.
“I hope people get a chance to get to see how excited I am about challenging myself in different ways,” 50 explained. “Because it’s not an action film—it’s a family drama—I was advised not to do it.”
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Monday, 12 September 2011
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
News: Weezy Did It Again! Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” Sells A Million Copies In First Week
Weezy did it again! Platinum-selling rapper Lil Wayne’s latest CD Tha Carter IV sold over one-million copies in the first week. This marks Lil Wayne’s second consecutive Hip-Hop album to reach over a million in the first week. Tha Carter 3 also sold over one-million copies in the first week. Weezy’s is also the second rapper after Eminem to hit platinum twice in the first week.
Saturday, 3 September 2011
News: Candyman 187 Launches Scholarship Contest For Single With Snoop Dogg
The Tupac protege will award a winning student with a $3,000 scholarship for the best cover song.
Candyman 187 has announced the launch of a contest to award a student with a $3,000 scholarship for the best cover of his single "High off the Fame" featuring Snoop Dogg.
The Tupac protege is asking students to record their cover of his track and upload it to YouTube. Contestants, who must be at least 13 years old, have until October 15th to post their version of the profanity-free cut with his website (www.candyman187.com) in the description. On October 31st, the student with the most likes on YouTube will be awarded the scholarship prize.
"I'm really excited to hear different students' interpretation of my song," said the rapper. "Music education overall is really important to me, as it allows students to express themselves in a safe, and creative way. I'm happy that I'm able to give back in a small, yet meaningful way that will hopefully inspire others to do the same."
Candyman 187 has announced the launch of a contest to award a student with a $3,000 scholarship for the best cover of his single "High off the Fame" featuring Snoop Dogg.
The Tupac protege is asking students to record their cover of his track and upload it to YouTube. Contestants, who must be at least 13 years old, have until October 15th to post their version of the profanity-free cut with his website (www.candyman187.com) in the description. On October 31st, the student with the most likes on YouTube will be awarded the scholarship prize.
"I'm really excited to hear different students' interpretation of my song," said the rapper. "Music education overall is really important to me, as it allows students to express themselves in a safe, and creative way. I'm happy that I'm able to give back in a small, yet meaningful way that will hopefully inspire others to do the same."
News: T.I. To Release "Power & Beauty" Novel In October
With nearly a month before T.I. is released from prison, DJ Drama explained that he’s been emailing with him and that he has a few new projects in the works. During an interview with Montreality, Mr. Thanksgiving revealed that upon completing his bid, Tip will release a new book.
“Tip’s good, we talked via email about two weeks ago. I told him I had a record for him. He should be home in a couple of weeks, he’s ready to get back to work,” he said. “I know he has a book in the works, and definitely the music, expect some good records.”
T.I. recently wrote an open letter to fans that he posted on his mixtape, promising that he’ll return to music with a hunger like he was just starting out.
“When I touch down, I’m going all the way back to square one, like I’m fresh in the game and never sold a record. Back on some I’M SERIOUS, TRAP MUZIK shit… But until then RESPECT to all who deserve it.”
UPDATE: Fresh out of prison and on house arrest, T.I. has officially inked a deal with Harper Collins to release his first book, Power & Beauty, this October. According to AP, the novel, co-written with David Ritz, is "a fictional tale about two childhood friends torn apart by dangerous dealings on the streets of Atlanta."
“Tip’s good, we talked via email about two weeks ago. I told him I had a record for him. He should be home in a couple of weeks, he’s ready to get back to work,” he said. “I know he has a book in the works, and definitely the music, expect some good records.”
T.I. recently wrote an open letter to fans that he posted on his mixtape, promising that he’ll return to music with a hunger like he was just starting out.
“When I touch down, I’m going all the way back to square one, like I’m fresh in the game and never sold a record. Back on some I’M SERIOUS, TRAP MUZIK shit… But until then RESPECT to all who deserve it.”
UPDATE: Fresh out of prison and on house arrest, T.I. has officially inked a deal with Harper Collins to release his first book, Power & Beauty, this October. According to AP, the novel, co-written with David Ritz, is "a fictional tale about two childhood friends torn apart by dangerous dealings on the streets of Atlanta."
News: Flesh-N-Bone Talks New Solo Album, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Breakup And Tell-All Book
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, the best-selling Hip Hop group of all time, is officially no more.
Less than a year after the history-making Cleveland natives released, Uni5 , their first group project in over a decade that featured all five original Bone members, the de facto leader of BTNH, Krayzie Bone, announced in April that he was splitting from the group he had been apart of since 1991 “due to uncontrollable circumstances.”
Determined to keep his own career aspirations alive post-split – especially after already missing out on nearly half of Bone’s 20-year run due to incarceration – Flesh-N-Bone is releasing his first solo album in eleven years, Blaze of Glory (due September 13th from RBC Records.)
Less than a year after the history-making Cleveland natives released, Uni5 , their first group project in over a decade that featured all five original Bone members, the de facto leader of BTNH, Krayzie Bone, announced in April that he was splitting from the group he had been apart of since 1991 “due to uncontrollable circumstances.”
Determined to keep his own career aspirations alive post-split – especially after already missing out on nearly half of Bone’s 20-year run due to incarceration – Flesh-N-Bone is releasing his first solo album in eleven years, Blaze of Glory (due September 13th from RBC Records.)
News: Mavado Signs To DJ Khaled's We The Best Music Group
The Jamaican musician is the latest to join the house that Khaled built.
Mavado took to the New York City, New York airwaves earlier today to announce his signing to DJ Khaled's We The Best Music Group. Speaking with Hot 97's Angie Martinez, the Jamaican singer appeared to break the news, with the Miami, Florida DJ hopping on the phone to make the announcement.
“That’s right, New York City! Mavado is officially signed to We The Best Music Group," exclaimed Khaled. Mavado’s part of the family, part of the brand. It’s about to be an expansion to the movement. It’s going to be a movie, you feel me? I’m really excited about this because my roots and where I come from, I’ve known Mavado since before he was Mavado. Mavado always puts great music out, and I just want to add more to it, add some steroids to it.”
Mavado took to the New York City, New York airwaves earlier today to announce his signing to DJ Khaled's We The Best Music Group. Speaking with Hot 97's Angie Martinez, the Jamaican singer appeared to break the news, with the Miami, Florida DJ hopping on the phone to make the announcement.
“That’s right, New York City! Mavado is officially signed to We The Best Music Group," exclaimed Khaled. Mavado’s part of the family, part of the brand. It’s about to be an expansion to the movement. It’s going to be a movie, you feel me? I’m really excited about this because my roots and where I come from, I’ve known Mavado since before he was Mavado. Mavado always puts great music out, and I just want to add more to it, add some steroids to it.”
News: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Breaks Jay-Z & Kanye West's First Week iTunes Sales Record
In just four days out, Weezy's latest sells more than 300,000 copies in the digital store.
Just a few weeks after Jay-Z and Kanye West broke the first week sales record for iTunes with Watch the Throne, Lil Wayne accomplished the same feat with his latest album Tha Carter IV in just four days.
According to HHNM, Weezy has sold more than 300,000 copies of his latest offering since it hit the web on early Monday at midnight. In its first week, TC4 is now expected to move between 925,000 and 975,000 copies, whereas earlier estimates put the album between 850,000 and 900,000 units.
In its first week out, Watch the Throne broke Coldplay’s previous iTunes record for first week sales, moving roughly 290,000 copies.
Just a few weeks after Jay-Z and Kanye West broke the first week sales record for iTunes with Watch the Throne, Lil Wayne accomplished the same feat with his latest album Tha Carter IV in just four days.
According to HHNM, Weezy has sold more than 300,000 copies of his latest offering since it hit the web on early Monday at midnight. In its first week, TC4 is now expected to move between 925,000 and 975,000 copies, whereas earlier estimates put the album between 850,000 and 900,000 units.
In its first week out, Watch the Throne broke Coldplay’s previous iTunes record for first week sales, moving roughly 290,000 copies.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
News: Game Publishes "The Making Of Game's 'The R.E.D. Album'" Book
Less than a week after releasing his fifth album, Game teamed with veteran music journalist Soren Baker to drop a book about the recording sessions.
Compton, California superstar rapper Game released his fifth solo works, The R.E.D. Album last Tuesday, August 23. Later last week, Game teamed with veteran music journalist Soren Baker to release a corresponding digital book, The Making of Game's "The R.E.D. Album"
Available on Amazon.com, with an iTunes and paperback release coming, the work features stories directing from Game, on working with the likes of Dr. Dre, Pharrell, Rick Ross and others.
This is Game's first book, and the latest 2011 work from Baker, who previously released books about Jay-Z and Tech N9ne.
Compton, California superstar rapper Game released his fifth solo works, The R.E.D. Album last Tuesday, August 23. Later last week, Game teamed with veteran music journalist Soren Baker to release a corresponding digital book, The Making of Game's "The R.E.D. Album"
Available on Amazon.com, with an iTunes and paperback release coming, the work features stories directing from Game, on working with the likes of Dr. Dre, Pharrell, Rick Ross and others.
This is Game's first book, and the latest 2011 work from Baker, who previously released books about Jay-Z and Tech N9ne.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
News: Flesh-N-Bone To Release First Solo Album In 11 Years, DJ U-Neek Producing
Cleveland, Ohio emcee Flesh-N-Bone will release his first album in 11 years next month, when he delivers Blaze of Glory. The Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member, who spent much of his 18-year career incarcerated, will partner with RBC Records and his Flesh-N-Bone Global imprint.
The September 13 release will feature production from legendary BTNH producer DJ U-Neek, as well as Thin C.
Flesh's last album was 2000's 5th Dog Let Loose, released on Mo Thugs/Koch Records. It featured Kurupt and B.G. Knocc Out.
News: Toxicology Reports Show No Illegal Drugs In Amy Winehouse’s System At Time Of Death
The family of singer Amy Winehouse has released a statement today regarding toxicology tests taken after the singer’s death which reveal that there were “no illegal substances” found in her body at the time of her death.
“Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death,” the statement read. “Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.”
“The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October,” the statement concluded.
Winehouse’s formal cause of death remains unknown and will be not be released until October.
The 27-year-old singer was found dead at her flat in London’s Camden district July 23.
Officials reportedly found no drug paraphernalia or sign of drugs in Winehouse’s home.
Bruce A. Goldberger, a toxicology professor at the University of Florida, said the negative toxicology result does not completely rule out the involvement of a drug or a combination of drugs that could have been missed by the testing procedures or were metabolized before the test.
He said some prescription drugs, illicit drugs and “designer” drugs can escape detection.
Nor does this test result rule out the toll years of drug and alcohol abuse could have had on Winehouse’s body.
“The misuse/abuse of illicit drugs as well as prescription drugs can lead to cardiovascular disease and other changes in the body that can lead to death,” Goldberger told ABCNews.com. “Alcohol abuse can cause similar changes.”
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“Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death,” the statement read. “Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death.”
“The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October,” the statement concluded.
Winehouse’s formal cause of death remains unknown and will be not be released until October.
The 27-year-old singer was found dead at her flat in London’s Camden district July 23.
Officials reportedly found no drug paraphernalia or sign of drugs in Winehouse’s home.
Bruce A. Goldberger, a toxicology professor at the University of Florida, said the negative toxicology result does not completely rule out the involvement of a drug or a combination of drugs that could have been missed by the testing procedures or were metabolized before the test.
He said some prescription drugs, illicit drugs and “designer” drugs can escape detection.
Nor does this test result rule out the toll years of drug and alcohol abuse could have had on Winehouse’s body.
“The misuse/abuse of illicit drugs as well as prescription drugs can lead to cardiovascular disease and other changes in the body that can lead to death,” Goldberger told ABCNews.com. “Alcohol abuse can cause similar changes.”
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Sunday, 21 August 2011
News: Game Begins Work On Fifth Album With 1500 Or Nothin's Mars
Chuck Taylor also declares that it's his "#LASTALBUM," a reference most likely referring to his contract with Interscope Records.
With The R.E.D. Album finally hitting stores on Tuesday (August 23rd), Game has announced that he's re-teamed with 1500 or Nothin' producer Mars to begin work on his fifth album.
Game, whose R.E.D. Album features five tracks produced by Mars, also wrote that it would be his "#LASTALBUM." As previously reported, the Compton, California native has one LP left on his contract with Interscope Records and is contemplating signing a new record deal with Cash Money Records.
With The R.E.D. Album finally hitting stores on Tuesday (August 23rd), Game has announced that he's re-teamed with 1500 or Nothin' producer Mars to begin work on his fifth album.
Game, whose R.E.D. Album features five tracks produced by Mars, also wrote that it would be his "#LASTALBUM." As previously reported, the Compton, California native has one LP left on his contract with Interscope Records and is contemplating signing a new record deal with Cash Money Records.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
News: Suge Knight Disses Diddy, Says He’s Still On A Mission Against People Who Did 2Pac Wrong (Video)
TMZ caught up with the former Death Row Records boss, who still had some things to get off his chest.
“I aint like those other dudes in the business. I’m the one who don’t go snitching. Everybody else is tellin’ — that’s why I’m the only one to do time. Everybody else never go,” Knight said.
Knight then took a shot at Diddy.
“A lot of these dudes say they love ‘Pac, but at the same time they be doing sh*t like Bucky… I mean Puffy, whatever it is,” Suge said. “Once now all of the truth comes out on all the people who did ‘Pac wrong, we still gotta be back on that mission.”
“I aint like those other dudes in the business. I’m the one who don’t go snitching. Everybody else is tellin’ — that’s why I’m the only one to do time. Everybody else never go,” Knight said.
Knight then took a shot at Diddy.
“A lot of these dudes say they love ‘Pac, but at the same time they be doing sh*t like Bucky… I mean Puffy, whatever it is,” Suge said. “Once now all of the truth comes out on all the people who did ‘Pac wrong, we still gotta be back on that mission.”
Monday, 15 August 2011
News: Collabo Album: Birdman Confirms Lil Wayne/Drake Collabo LP Coming
Lil Wayne and Drake are both preparing to release new albums this year. Cash Money CEO Birdman confirmed to XXL mag that Weezy and Drizzy has a collaboration album in the works. “Wayne and I recently talked about [the Weezy/Drake collabo album],” Baby told XXLMag.com. “That’s definitely going to get done.” Keep reading:
Birdman promises that Wayne and Drake will offer up a different sound from that of Jay and ‘Ye.
“It’s older versus younger,” Baby said. “I listened to a few songs [off Watch The Throne] and it feels like an older feel to me. I think with Drake and Wayne, they young. They young cats. You got 23 and 28. Then you got Jay-Z and them, who are older and really on their way out the game. Then you got Wayne and Drake and them, who are still youthful to the game. So, it’s two different types of music all the way across the board.”
“But what they’re doing is great,” he added. “I think it’s great for the game, great for the business, great for retail as a whole. I just think when Wayne and Drake get together is going to be something real special also because we more youthful.”
In the mean time, Weezy’s Tha Carter IV drops on August 29, followed by Drake’s sophomore LP, Take Care on October 24.
Source: XXL
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Birdman promises that Wayne and Drake will offer up a different sound from that of Jay and ‘Ye.
“It’s older versus younger,” Baby said. “I listened to a few songs [off Watch The Throne] and it feels like an older feel to me. I think with Drake and Wayne, they young. They young cats. You got 23 and 28. Then you got Jay-Z and them, who are older and really on their way out the game. Then you got Wayne and Drake and them, who are still youthful to the game. So, it’s two different types of music all the way across the board.”
“But what they’re doing is great,” he added. “I think it’s great for the game, great for the business, great for retail as a whole. I just think when Wayne and Drake get together is going to be something real special also because we more youthful.”
In the mean time, Weezy’s Tha Carter IV drops on August 29, followed by Drake’s sophomore LP, Take Care on October 24.
Source: XXL
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News: Homecoming: Nas Shoots “Nasty” Video In Queens (PICTORIAL)
This weekend was homecoming for rapper Nas. The Queens native went back to Queensbridge to shoot the video to “Nasty,” which is the first single off his upcoming LP Life Is Good. This is the follow-up to Nas’ 2008 Untitled album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album charts selling 187,078 copies in the first week of release. Peep the pictures below:
The disc is scheduled to hit shelves this November. Nas’ former Partner-N-Rhyme AZ came out to support the video shoot.
Pictures via TheLifeFiles
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The disc is scheduled to hit shelves this November. Nas’ former Partner-N-Rhyme AZ came out to support the video shoot.
Pictures via TheLifeFiles
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Monday, 8 August 2011
News: Big Boi Arrested
He's been arrested on drug charges...
Outkast's Big Boi was taken into custody on drug charges after exiting a cruise ship Sunday (August 7).
The Atlanta native was arrested by Miami police and charged with three counts of possession with a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to TMZ.
Miami-Dade County Correction Department officials revealed all of the rapper's charges are felonies. The controlled substances in Big Boi's possession were ecstasy pills, Viagra pills and MDMA powder. There was reportedly no prescription for Viagra on his person.
Andre 3000's rhyming partner, born Antwon Patton, was busted by customs and border patrol dogs as he was exiting a cruise ship.
Big Boi was booked into a Miami jail at 1:35PM. The 36-year-old is currently held on $16,000 bond.
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Friday, 5 August 2011
News: Nicki Minaj Set To Star In Next Ice Age Film & “Rap Illuminati” Episode Of The Cleveland Show
Nicki Minaj is known for her various alter-egos, and now she’s about to take one of her many personalities to the big screen. The Pink Friday rapper will lend her voice to the animated 3D flick Ice Age: Continental Drift.
According to Variety, Minaj has been added to an all-star cast that includes her fellow Young Money rapper Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Aziz Ansari, Wanda Sykes, and Keke Palmer, among others.
But that’s not the only voice-over gig Nicki has booked. In addition to her movie role, she will guest on Fox’s animated TV series “The Cleveland Show” this fall.
“We have a rap Illuminati episode that’s going to be happening,” revealed Mike Henry, who voices Cleveland on the show. “We have an episode where Kanye and will.i.am, playing himself, and Nicki Minaj, playing herself, and Bruno Mars, playing himself, and ?uestlove—they’re all part of the rap Illuminati, the secret group that controls pop culture.”
Executive producer Rich Appel added, “Cleveland inadvertently breaks into it and then it’s how he will either bring them down or they’ll bring him down. We have a couple of original songs with Kanye and will and Bruno, I mean, all of them, it was great.”
The fourth installment in the Ice Age series is slated for release on July 13, 2012, while “The Cleveland Show” returns this fall.
via Young Money HQ
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Drake Enlists Stevie Wonder For "Take Care”
The soul legend not only helped out Drizzy with the musical side of the album, but he also makes a cameo.
After bringing out Stevie Wonder as a special guest during his OVO Festival in Toronto, Canada last night, Drake revealed that the soul legend will appear on his upcoming sophomore album Take Care, due October 24th.
Speaking with Much Music, the Young Money rapper revealed that Wonder not only helped out with musical arrangements on Take Care, but also makes a guest appearance.
“Stevie Wonder is a very close friend of mine. I’m honored to call him a friend, someone who embraced me very early in this music business,” he said. “This is an exclusive right here, because it’s MuchMusic, and we’re Canadian: Stevie Wonder is actually on Take Care.”
Wonder has been in the studio with Drizzy to help guide the 24-year-old’s vision. “He helped me out with a lot of the music, just came and sat with me, listened to my music, told me where I could add a couple things to make it more sonically appealing, and not only that but we actually are writing together, which is an incredible experience,” he continued.
During last night’s show, Wonder played six songs including “Ribbon in the Sky,” “Sir Duke” and “Superstition.”
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Tupac Shakur`s Script "Live 2 Tell"
The only screenplay he ever wrote is about to go into production. Tupac wrote Live 2 Tell during an 11-month sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y., and now the script has been acquired by Preston Holmes and Ivan Juzang’s NStar Studios.
Holmes who collaborated with Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, in creating the documentary Tupac: Resurrection will produce Live 2 Tell along with producer Dwight Williams. Afeni Shakur herself will be the executive producer for her son’s movie.
Live 2 Tell tells the story 0f a teenage drug lord and his efforts to leave his life of crime. Dubbing the movie to be still relevant to today’s youth, Ivan Juzang said in a statement:
“This kid was a genius, and the net of it is, he was from this community, he knew the struggles these young people were dealing with. And he’s able to talk to young people in 2011, 2012, the same way he was able to talk to young people in 1995.”
NStar Studios is preparing an $11 million budget and will commence production in the first quarter of 2012.
Sunday, 8 May 2011
News: Lil Kim & Nicki Minaj Continue Their Verbal War
The fued between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim continues as the two New York rappers once again took their beef to Twitter yesterday. According to reports, Nicki Minaj's twitter account posted "Lil Kim U Next" before quickly deleting it, but not fast enough. Lil Kim reportedly saw the post and responded with...
What type of coward lame ass bitch tweets some shit and then deletes it. REAL bitches stand by what they say BOZO…
You cheap stocking cap glued $10 bag hair wig wearing bitch. Get a lace front!!! FYI Indian hair don't come in green BITCH…
You free lunch eating bitch…WHAT!!!
Bitch I see you crawling!!! I got my can of RAID. Come get it!!! #TwitterRoach !!!! (Lil Kim Twitter)
What type of coward lame ass bitch tweets some shit and then deletes it. REAL bitches stand by what they say BOZO…
You cheap stocking cap glued $10 bag hair wig wearing bitch. Get a lace front!!! FYI Indian hair don't come in green BITCH…
You free lunch eating bitch…WHAT!!!
Bitch I see you crawling!!! I got my can of RAID. Come get it!!! #TwitterRoach !!!! (Lil Kim Twitter)
Saturday, 7 May 2011
News: Tupac's Screenplay
The rights to "Live 2 Tell," the only screenplay written by rapper Tupac Shakur have been acquired by Nstar Studios. "Live 2 Tell" is the screenplay Tupac wrote while he was serving 11 months in prison in 1995, on a gun charge. The movie revolves around a college student who becomes a drug boss. Afeni Shakur is executive producing the movie, which will begin production in 2012 with an $11 million dollar budget.
