Q-Tip Filmography

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Cadillac Records

Crew: Featured Music

Actors: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Beyoncé Knowles, Columbus Short

Synopsis: Directed by TV veteran Darnell Martin, the musical drama Cadillac Records documents the compelling true-life story of the Chicago record label that helped the world discover such legendary artists as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Chuck Berry. Founded in 1950 by Leonard Chess Read More

12/5/08
Death of a Dynasty

Actors: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Devon Aoki, Capone, Robert Stapleton, Rashida Jones

Synopsis: Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the Read More

4/29/05
The Art of 16 Bars

Synopsis: The Art of 16 Bars features interviews with major hip-hop stars that involve them discussing how they rose to prominence. Among the artists who offer their insights are 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and The RZA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

2005
She Hate Me

Actors: Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington

Synopsis: Directed by Spike Lee, She Hate Me follows John Henry "Jack" Armstrong (Anthony Mackie), who is fired from a posh job in biotechnology after informing the proper authorities of some sketchy business dealings from within the company. Unemployed and desperate for some quick cash, Jack accepts a Read More

7/28/04
Prison Song

Synopsis: Elijah (rapper Q-Tip) has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years Read More

2001
East Coast Mix, Vol. 1: Another Reason to Rhyme

Synopsis: Directed by Academy Award winner Peter Spirer, East Coast Mix, Vol. 1 features behind-the-scenes coverage of some of rap's biggest stars. Viewers can see Nas, Jay-Z, and Q-Tip at home, on the basketball court, and in the studio, talking about their lives before entering the world of popular rap Read More

2000
Love Goggles

Actors: Ruby Campbell, Trevor David, Steven Peacock Jacoby

Synopsis: Man-about-town Ollie (Steven Peacock Jacoby) is getting serious about his girlfriend, Mona (Ruby Campbell), but he's confused about how to go about making a serious commitment. His best friend, nightclub owner Top Cat (Trevor David), is a smooth talker with big plans -- and Cat's got his eye on Read More

1999
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1998
Poetic Justice

Actors: Billy Zane, Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell

Synopsis: R&B star Janet Jackson made an impressive film debut in Poetic Justice as Justice, a hairdresser at a small salon in South Central Los Angeles. Justice uses her poetry to deal with her grief after her boyfriend is killed in a shooting incident at a drive-in. Hired to work at a hair stylists' event Read More

1993