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Hip-Hop's first solo female star would get Hip-Hop's first female-led biopic in 2017, when newcomer Adams was cast to play Queensbridge legend Roxanne Shante. And it set the stage for a strong acting career that now includes appearances in Godzilla and Just Mercy.Д¬hantГ© Adams as Roxanne ShanteВ (Roxanne, Roxanne) That's what makes O'Shea, Jr's portrayal of his iconic father so cool: of course, he looks like Ice Cube, but he also effectively captures the nuances of the role.

as Ice Cube (Straight Outta Compton)Д«eing cast to play your dad may elicit cries of nepotism, but don't sleep on how challenging it must've been to step into the black baseball cap of one of the most famous rappers of all time. Abuse, betrayal and survival are key themes and Brown pulls it all off admirably. The pain of that place was front-and-center in this Lifetime look at her tumultuous career and toxic relationships with legendary rapper/producer Dr. Michel'le isn't a rapper, obviously, but as the First Lady of Ruthless Records, she holds a signifiant place in Hip-Hop history. Rhyon Nicole Brown as Michel'le (Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le)

He serves as a sort of spirit guide for the young kids partying in the Bronx, and injects a ton of soul into the overall story. Not the least of which was Athie's turn as legendary turntablist Flash. Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash (The Get Down)Д«az Luhrmann's ambitious and gaudy take on the early days of Hip-Hop received mixed reviews and only lasted one season on Netflix, but the musical melodrama did yield some memorable moments and performances. Hawkins' portrays Dre as an angry creative, hell-bent on getting out of Compton by any means necessary. The legendary superproducer (and film's executive producer) tapped Hawkins to portray him on the big screen, and Hawkins' performance is the centerpiece of the blockbuster N.W.A. In a strange twist, Taylor would wind up arrested for assault in 2017 leading fans to speculate that he was taking the Suge role a little too seriously.Д¬orey Hawkins as Dr. Marcos Taylor landed his first big break playing Suge in Straight Outta Compton, then once again grabbed the big cigar to play Knight in the Michel'le biopic Surviving Comptona year later. He was so believable as imposing Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, that they cast him to play the notorious mogul twice. Marcos Taylor as Suge Knight (Straight Outta Compton, Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le)

#RAPPERS FROM COMPTON MOVIE#

The movie wasn't exactly a major television event, but Malco would go on to star on Showtime's Weeds and in hit movies like 40 Year Old Virgin. The former dancer/rapper landed his first major role playing none other than the fleet-footed rhymer from Oakland. And in 2001, VH1 decided to bring that story to the small screen. If anyone's life and career was perfect for biopic treatment, it's the rags-to-riches-to-ridicule story of MC Hammer. Romany Malco as MC Hammer (Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story) Regardless, the role helped Naturi re-brand herself as an edgy actress, and set the stage for her star-turn as Tasha on 50 Cent's hit crime drama Power. Of course, Naturi's casting quickly became the subject of controversy, as Lil Kim herself denounced the portrayal and Naughton's choice.

She got her chance with a major role as the Queen Bee herself in the 2008 Notorious B.I.G. Patrick, Naturi Naughton was a former teen pop star looking to establish herself as a serious actress. But the most memorable Snoop performance is also it's most bizarre: Jarrett Ellis played the rap icon in the 2Pac flickВ п»їAll Eyez On Meп»ї, with his speaking voice strangely dubbed over by Snoop himself.Д«efore she was Tasha St. biopicВ п»їStraight Outta Comptonп»ї, and there was an uncredited Snoop appearance in the Biggie storyВ п»їNotoriousп»ї. An early breakout role for Lakeith Stanfield was playing Snoop in the N.W.A. Snoop Dogg hasn't been the subject of his own major biopic as of yet, but the Doggfather has been a major player in so many other Hip-Hop stars' biopics. Jarrett Ellis as Snoop Dogg (All Eyez On Me) movie for years and Salt-N-Pepa's story is slated to hit Lifetime in 2021), it's as good a time as any to rank some of the most memorable rap biopic performances. For several years now, Hip-Hop legends have been getting the biopic treatment, and with more on the horizon (there have been whispers of a Run-D.M.C. Some may deride its cliched storytelling, predictable format, and tendency towards sentimentality (revision?), but we love seeing icons' life stories reimagined on the big screen.

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