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1. Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A scripted true crime series based on the murder investigations of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.

Stars: Josh Duhamel, Bokeem Woodbine, Wavyy Jonez, Marcc Rose

Votes: 8,987

2. Music Box (2021– )
Episode: Juice WRLD: Into The Abyss (2021)

TV-MA | 115 min | Documentary, Music

An intimate look into the life, and extensive career of the late hip hop star, Jarad Anthony Higgins known professionally as Juice Wrld.

Director: Tommy Oliver | Stars: Juice WRLD, Cole Bennett, Lil' Bibby, Benny Blanco

Votes: 2,285

3. Biggie & Tupac (2002)

R | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

63 Metascore

Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997.

Director: Nick Broomfield | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield, Russell Poole

Votes: 5,010 | Gross: $0.09M

4. Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Limited docuseries looks back on the group's career. It was music and shared lyrical genius that allowed them to form the most recognized musical movement in the world, all while walking the tightrope that links business with brotherhood.

Stars: Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, The GZA, Inspectah Deck

Votes: 1,840

5. Death Row Chronicles (2018)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Music

A six-part documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most iconic Hip-Hop recording labels "Death Row Records" in the 1990s and during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop.

Stars: Carter Harris, Funkmaster Flex, Mob James McDonald, Chris The Glove Taylor

Votes: 368

6. Hip Hop Uncovered (2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Music

The power brokers who operate from the shadows of hip hop.

Stars: Big U. Henley, Bimmy, Deb Antney, Trick-Trick

Votes: 332

7. Welcome to Death Row (2001 Video)

Unrated | 104 min | Documentary, Music

The true story of the rise and fall of Death Row Records.

Directors: S. Leigh Savidge, Jeff Scheftel | Stars: Frank Alexander, Sam Gideon Anson, William J. Bennett, Lamont Blumfield

Votes: 845

8. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music

MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.

Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker

Votes: 6,451

9. Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)

TV-14 | 74 min | Documentary, Biography, History

72 Metascore

The story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.

Director: One9 | Stars: Nas, Cornel West, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz

Votes: 3,335 | Gross: $0.11M

10. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

66 Metascore

Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.

Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy

Votes: 9,811 | Gross: $7.72M

11. Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel (2002)

92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Documentary examining the politics, music, and life of Tupac Shakur.

Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Davey D, Michael Eric Dyson, Chrystall Friedemann

Votes: 1,120

12. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Music

Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.

Stars: Ye, Naeem Ghefari, Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber

Votes: 11,088

13. Kanye West: A Higher Power (2020)

Documentary, Music

Kanye West is one of the most recognizable rappers of the 21st century, transforming the sound of music through his production style and passionate lyrics. However, controversial statements... See full summary »

Director: Danielle Winter | Stars: Daniel Caine, Gemma Calvert, Damon Knox, Dorian Lynskey

Votes: 67

14. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)
Episode: Act: III: Awakening (2022)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Music

After multiple "College Dropout" Grammy wins, the documentary looks complete. But life, death and fame get in the way until two paths cross once more.

Directors: Coodie, Chike Ozah | Stars: Ye, Justin Bieber, Tucker Carlson, Common

Votes: 824

15. Mary J Blige's My Life (2021)

R | 82 min | Documentary

56 Metascore

Grammy-winning recording artist and actress Mary J. Blige reveals the demons and blessings that inspired her 1994 LP 'My Life,' and celebrates the 25th anniversary of her most influential work by performing the album live for the first time.

Director: Vanessa Roth | Stars: Mary J. Blige, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Andre Harrell, Taraji P. Henson

Votes: 636

16. Jobs (2013)

PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama

44 Metascore

The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

Director: Joshua Michael Stern | Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, Lukas Haas

Votes: 103,860 | Gross: $16.13M

17. Unseen (II) (2016)

75 min | Documentary, Crime

In 2009, police discovered the bodies of eleven women decomposing in and around the home of a known sex offender. With access to the surviving victims, Unseen looks into how the murders of those women went unnoticed for so long.

Director: Laura Paglin | Stars: Vanessa Gay, Latundra Billups, Shawn Morris, Melvette Sockwell

Votes: 1,194

18. Freakonomics (2010)

PG-13 | 85 min | Documentary

58 Metascore

A collection of documentaries that explores the hidden side of human nature through the use of the science of economics.

Directors: Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, Morgan Spurlock | Stars: James Ransone, Tempestt Bledsoe, Morgan Spurlock, Melvin Van Peebles

Votes: 7,735 | Gross: $0.10M

19. Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America (2018)

208 min | Documentary

Based on Ronald Dalton's book series of the same name, the film aims to prove the Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI) belief that certain people of color, including Black Americans, are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites.

Director: Ronald Dalton Jr. | Stars: Akwetey Amaah, Joshua Collins, Stephen Graham, Moreh Huldah

Votes: 791

20. White Noise (II) (2020)

TV-14 | 94 min | Documentary

77 Metascore

As white nationalist violence surges in America and across the world, this documentary represents an urgent warning about the power of extremism, and where it's going next.

Director: Daniel Lombroso | Stars: Mike Cernovich, William H. Regnery II, Lauren Southern, Richard Spencer

Votes: 893

21. Ashes and Snow (2005)

62 min | Documentary, Drama

Exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals.

Director: Gregory Colbert | Stars: Patrick Disanto, Laurence Fishburne, Jeanne Moreau, Enrique Rocha

Votes: 4,394

22. A Man Named Scott (2021)

95 min | Documentary, Music

Follows the music career of Kid Cudi from the release of 'Day n Nite' in 2008 through present day recordings. Friends and producers illustrate his story in conjunction with concert footage and never before seen behind-the-scenes.

Director: Robert Alexander | Stars: Jeff Bhasker, Don C., Noah Callahan-Bever, Timothée Chalamet

Votes: 1,745

23. Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012)

R | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

56 Metascore

Examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. These books were the birth of ... See full summary »

Director: Jorge Hinojosa | Stars: Betty Beck, Camille Beck, Diane Beck, Misty Beck

Votes: 769

24. Beef (2003)

R | 103 min | Documentary

A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.

Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Ving Rhames, 50 Cent, Kevin Anderson, B-Real

Votes: 1,037

25. Marcy Made (2019)

80 min | Documentary

Marcy Made details the story of DeHaven Irby and his former relationship with Jay-Z. This documentary answers all of the unanswered questions and it also reveals the true reason behind their split.

Director: Courtney Baynes | Stars: Ashly, Musa the Don, Carol Fye, DeHaven Irby

26. Silent Children (2020 Video)

Short, Music

It will be a long-form documentary film with a compelling and original point of view. Drawing upon the unique talents and experience of its filmmaker, it will take the viewer deep into a ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Bufalo | Stars: Giulia Curreri, Arianna Luzi, Giulia Sferrazza

27. Scared Silent: Ending and Exposing Child Abuse (1992 TV Special)

51 min | Documentary

Presents six case histories of physical, sexual or psychological child abuse, with victims and perpetrators alike telling their stories.

Director: Melissa Jo Peltier | Star: Oprah Winfrey

Votes: 16

28. Beyond Ed Buck (2022)

Documentary

A Look Beyond the West Hollywood Drug Scandal.

Directors: Jayce Baron, Hailie Sahar | Stars: Hailie Sahar, Shar Jossell, Blossom C. Brown, Donta Morrison

Votes: 51



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