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Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
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98 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

Rhyme and Punishment (2011)

Not Rated

98 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. ...See moreThe gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more. These artists who were at the top of their game when they got locked up explain the details of the crimes that led to their arrests, and document their struggles to deal with the shocking brutality of incarcerated life. What happens to the music when the expensive bling and celebrity status get traded for an orange jumpsuit and an inmate identification number? "Jailhouse Rap" explores the bitter journey from the streets to the studio to the cell block. Written by Anonymous See less

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42 cast members

Name	Known for
KRS-One Self - Narrator Self - Narrator See fewer	The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
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Cassidy Self Self See fewer	Next Day Air (2009)
Slick Rick Self Self See fewer	Face/Off (1997)
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J-Diggs Self Self See fewer	West Side (2015)
Shorty Self Self See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Big Lurch Self Self See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
RBX Self Self See fewer	Natural Born Killers (1994)
Chaz Williams Self Self See fewer	Mobb Ties (2017)
Dangle Self Self See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
DeSean Cooper Self (as J. Dee) Self (as J. Dee) See fewer	Da Lench Mob: Ain't Got No Class (1993)
Kiki Self Self See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Un Pacino Self Self See fewer	Prodigy feat. Havoc, Un Pacino: I Want Out (2008)
Dan Melamid Self Self See fewer	Prodigy Feat. Ester: Gangster Love (2012)
Arie Deutsch Self Self See fewer	Prodigy: ABC (2007)
Irving Cohen Self Self See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Jeffrey Ogbar Self Self See fewer	Great Migrations: A People on the Move (2025)
Michael Andrews Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Battlecat Self - Gang Member (as Kevin Gilliam) Self - Gang Member (as Kevin Gilliam) See fewer	Baby Boy (2001)
Jason Berry Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Dale Brown Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Tom Corbett Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Will Dunbar Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	The Problem Solver (2010)
Alvin Ellie Self - Prisoner (as Alvin M. Ellerbee) Self - Prisoner (as Alvin M. Ellerbee) See fewer	Seven Pounds (2008)
Willie Gafford Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Jermaine Jacox Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	White Elephant (2022)
Jamale Johnson Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
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Jerome Muhammad Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Tha Eastsidaz (2000)
Albert Navarrette Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Arto Sultanyan Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Joshua Temple Self - Prisoner Self - Prisoner See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Charity Terrell Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)
Jeff Washington Self - Gang Member Self - Gang Member See fewer	Rhyme and Punishment (2011)