Mack 10 Movies

A pimp in search of some serious payback prowls the streets in search of Memphis Slim in this gritty urban drama starring Mack 10, Clifton Powell, Michael Rapaport, and Kat Williams. Mack is a pimp of rare distinction: born the son of a certified hustler and a street-smart prostitute, he was honing his game from the moment he left the womb. As a child Mack learned to walk the fine line between life and death early on, a skill that made him virtually fearless when it came to working the streets. Now, as the summer heats up and his thirst for revenge grows, Mack prepares to confront the one player who isn't afraid to face him head on. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide

In this gritty urban crime drama from prolific independent studio York Entertainment, a young man tries to leave the world of gang crime only to find himself pulled back into it. Rapper Mack 10 stars as Isaiah, a former kingpin who's now on the straight and narrow: He's opened his own business -- a profitable nightclub -- and is devoted to supporting his mother and sister. But when his former gang, the Platinum Playaz, starts using the club as a venue for drug trafficking, Isaiah puts his foot down, with dire consequences for himself and his once-secure family. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

A stellar roster of hip-hop performers star in this streetwise story about a pair of gang-bangers who want to channel their energies into music, but soon discover how hard it can be to leave their old lives behind. DJ (Mack 10) and Lonzo (Fat Joe) are members of rival street gangs in inner-city Los Angeles; both have an interest in rap music, and after DJ's equipment is destroyed in a fire and Lonzo gets shafted by a sleazy record company executive, they decide that they have more in common than they thought, and they join forces to bring their sounds to the people. Needing financing, they approach Gator (CJ Mac), a wealthy drug kingpin, who agrees to bankroll their projects; with Gator's capital, the record label is a success, but things start to go sour when the police discover who is financing the operation, and an escalating gang war drives a wedge between the partners. Meanwhile, DJ is juggling two girlfriends, Brandy (Kidada Jones) and Leyla (Tom'ya Bowden), and is being pressured by his mother to renew his ties with his father, who abandoned the family when DJ was a child. Thicker Than Water also stars Ice Cube as Slink, MC Eiht as Lil' Ant, and Big Pun as Punny, with Krayzie Bone and Flesh-N-Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and B-Real from Cypress Hill appearing in cameo roles. Snoop Doggy Dogg was originally cast in the role of Lonzo, but he dropped out shortly before shooting began; New York rapper Fat Joe then stepped in, which added a East Coast vs. West Coast flavor that mimicked the gang rivalry between DJ and Lonzo. Mack 10 served as executive producer and helped write the original story. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

This informative release presents insider information about the ins and outs of the music industry, straight from the horse's mouth. With advice from artists like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Liz Phair, Timbaland and more, the program offers hard facts on the business of recording and performing music professionally, from lawyers and contracts, to agents and royalties. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide