Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Overview
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.066 |
Directed By
Michael Rapaport
Crew
Michael Rapaport
Mark Kudsi
Michael Rapaport
Robert Benavides Jr.
Robert Benavides Jr.
Madlib
Robert Benavides Jr.
Debra Koffler
Edward Parks
Frank Mele
TOP CAST
Mary J. Blige
Self
Common
Self
Q-Tip
Self
Michael Rapaport
Self
Phife Dawg
Self
Yasiin Bey
Self
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self
Adam Horovitz
Self
Michael Diamond
Self
Ludacris
Self
Adam Yauch
Self
Pharrell Williams
Self
Ghostface Killah
Self
Pete Rock
Self
Questlove
Self
Jarobi White
Self
Busta Rhymes
Self
Freddy Rodríguez
Self
Too $hort
Self
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