Rhyme and Punishment 13 years old
From the streets to the studio... to the cellblock
The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.
Credits
Rhyme and Punishment Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Beanie Sigel He was 37, now 50 years old | as Himself |
| KRS-One He was 45, now 59 years old | as Himself |
| Immortal Technique He was 33, now 46 years old | as Himself |
| Project Pat He was 38, now 51 years old | as Himself |
| Prodigy He was 36, 42 years old when he died | as Himself |
| J-Diggs He was 40, now 53 years old | as Himself |
| RBX He was 42, now 56 years old | as Himself |
| Slick Rick He was 46, now 59 years old | as Himself |
Rhyme and Punishment Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Peter Spirer as Director. He was 48 (now 61) years old | Directing |
Rhyme and Punishment (13 years)
From the streets to the studio... to the cellblock
- Release day: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
- Runtime: 98 minutes