Play'd: A Hip Hop Story (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Play'd: A Hip Hop Story is a drama film directed by Oz Scott, running about 87 minutes. “An up and coming rap artist struggling to find his own voice winds up in the middle of a dangerous turf war when egos violently collide within the music industry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jaxx is an aspiring rapper/singer who is signed to a west coast record label run by Domino Breed, a tyrant who rules almost every aspect of his artist's career - and life. Similar to the real events leading to the death of 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., a east coast/west coast battle goes on leading to death and deceit
Who’s in it. Play'd: A Hip Hop Story stars Rashaan Nall as Jaxx, Toni Braxton as Shonda, Faizon Love as Domino Breed and Sharissa as Yanesha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Play'd: A Hip Hop Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play'd: A Hip Hop Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play'd: A Hip Hop Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play'd: A Hip Hop Story (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play'd: A Hip Hop Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play'd: A Hip Hop Story worth watching?
- Play'd: A Hip Hop Story holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Play'd: A Hip Hop Story?
- Play'd: A Hip Hop Story stars Rashaan Nall, Toni Braxton, Faizon Love, Sharissa and Merlin Santana.
- When was Play'd: A Hip Hop Story released?
- Play'd: A Hip Hop Story was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.