Summaries

A guy makes a documentary of the rap band CB4 by following them. CB4 got popular by stealing Gusto's name, background and image. He wants them dead.

A "rapumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...—Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

Albert Brown and his buddies Rip and Otis are aspiring rappers who have tried every gimmick to break into the music business. Eventually, Albert and the boys decide to go into gangster rap, with Albert assuming the identity of M.C. Gusto (a local crime lord who is serving time in prison). Eventually, Gusto finds out about the boys scheme and seeks revenge as well as a share of the profits.—Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>

Details

Keywords
  • parody
  • singing
  • phone sex
  • mockumentary comedy
  • satirical
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Music
Release date Mar 11, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Universal Pictures Imagine Entertainment

Box office

Budget $6000000
Gross US & Canada $17953778
Opening weekend US & Canada $6122450
Gross worldwide $17953778

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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