"Everybody gotta have a dream."

2005

1h 56m

7.1(409 votes)

Crime

Drama

Music

Overview

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

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Cast & Crew

41 members

Acting

Terrence Howard

Djay

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Anthony Anderson

Key

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Taryn Manning

Nola

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Taraji P. Henson

Shug

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DJ Qualls

Shelby

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Ludacris

Skinny Black

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Paula Jai Parker

Lexus

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Elise Neal

Yevette

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Isaac Hayes

Arnel

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Juicy J

Tigga

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William Engram

Slobs

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Bobby Sandimanie

Yellow Jacket

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Haystak

Mickey

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Claude Phillips

Harold

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Josey Scott

Elroy

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John Still

Shop Owner

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Jay Munn

Prison Guard

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Michael Hooks Jr.

Block Manager

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Jerome Toles

Police Officer

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Production

DJ Paul

R.L.

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Al Kapone

Kateezy

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Jennifer Bynum Green

Choir Lead Singer

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Kelvin Birrus

Choir Singer #1

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Tiran D. Boyland

Choir Singer #2

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H. Renee Cogar

Choir Singer #3

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Brandon Seiferth

Choir Singer #4

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Deborah Manning Thomas

Choir Singer #5

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Terrence Brown

Piano Player

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T.C. Sharpe

Arnel's Drunk

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Lindsey Roberts

Harper

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Free Sol

Bathroom Kid

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Clarence Mabon

Police Officer #2

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Mark Goodfellow

Pawn Shop Owner

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Latasha Texas

Stripper #1

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Tracy Davis

Stripper #2

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Erica Miller

God Bless America Girl

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Helen Bowman

Defendant

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Josh Driver

Bar Tender (uncredited)

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Dennis Phillippi

Self (voice) (uncredited)

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Jeff Pope

Trick (uncredited)

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Kenon Walker

Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)

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