E-40 Movies

Take a stream-of-conscious trip into the mind of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg with this animated, feature-length release showcasing music from his album The Blue Carpet Treatment and featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop. From the streets of Long Beach to the gritty underworld, this psychedelic journey is an intoxicating treat for both the eyes and the ears. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

This documentary about custom cars and women who wear little clothing features music from a variety of acts including E-40, Celly Cell, and Mac Dre. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Hip hop fans know just what a remarkable impact the late Notorious B.I.G. had on the world of modern music, and in this documentary filmmakers come closer to uncovering the man behind the myth than ever before. His loose, silky smooth flow and unique rhyme style made him stand well apart from the pack, yet despite his success Notorious B.I.G. would eventually become an unfortunate victim of the violent East Coast-West Coast hip-hop feud. With seldom seen home video footage, newly-released interview captured shortly before his death, footage of the crime scene, and recollections from such close friends and collaborators as Easy Mo Bee, Raekwon, Ditty, and Method Man, this comprehensive portrait of a hip hop superstar will have fans dusting off their old copies of Life After Death for another, nostalgic listen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Learn the inside game on the underbelly of the rap world with Rap or Die: A Documentary. With insights from many of the genres leading voices as they dish the dirt on the industry that cannibalized the inner city street styles for consumption for the masses. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

This release from Street DVDs (the same studio responsible for Too $hort: Titty City and Joe Pro: Where Dem Dollars At) revolves around the fast-paced lifestyle of a pimp. With reflections from industry leader "Pimpin' Ken," the film examines the ins and outs of the worlds oldest profession and takes a look at the changes and influences of modern "pimpology" and the "millennium pimp" (also occasionally referred to as "space age pimpin'") culture. A few raunchy music videos are included for good measure. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Too $hort has long held a well-deserved reputation as one of the rawest and raunchiest lyricists to emerge from the West Coast gangsta rap scene, spinning tales of life on the street centered around his sexual exploits and his refusal to let anyone get in the way of his money or his turf. Too $hort: Uncensored is a home video release which features not-for-airplay versions of some of his best-known videos, live performance footage, and clips of Too $hort hanging out at home and backstage with friends and fellow hip-hop stars Redman, Swizz Beats, Luke, and the Eastside Boyz (featuring Lil Jon). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

The African-American road comedy Malibooty concerns three friends who all need a break from their lives and set out to attend the Boogie Beach Bash. Donzelli (Brian Hooks) should be entering the army due to the agreement he made with his sister. The virginal Bird (J.T. Jackson) has little ability with women, but thinks that if he becomes a lifeguard he will attract ladies. Raymond (Sticky Fingaz) has a live-in girlfriend who constantly harasses him and a job that requires being very close to nasty feet. The trio soon befriend a variety of interesting women. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi