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Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby

  • 2022
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  • 1h 33m
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Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby (2022)
An intimate look at the life of Grammy®-winning rapper Dominique Armani Jones (aka Lil Baby) as he navigates his meteoric rise from the West Atlanta streets to the top of the Billboard charts with his roles as devoted father, son, community philanthropist and powerful voice in the fight for racial justice. Told through previously unseen footage and set to a soundtrack of his biggest hits.
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It follows the career of Atlanta rapper Lil Baby and his rise in rap and pop culture.It follows the career of Atlanta rapper Lil Baby and his rise in rap and pop culture.It follows the career of Atlanta rapper Lil Baby and his rise in rap and pop culture.

  • Director
    • Karam Gill
  • Writer
    • Karam Gill
  • Stars
    • Lil Baby
    • Lashawn Jones
    • Maurice Hobson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • Karam Gill
    • Writer
      • Karam Gill
    • Stars
      • Lil Baby
      • Lashawn Jones
      • Maurice Hobson
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lil Baby
    Lil Baby
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    Lashawn Jones
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    Maurice Hobson
    • Self
    Mohawk
    • Self
    Young Thug
    Young Thug
    • Self
    Pierre Thomas
    • Self
    Kevin Lee
    • Self
    Charlamagne Tha God
    Charlamagne Tha God
    • Self
    Charles Holmes
    • Self
    Gunna
    • Self
    Drake
    Drake
    • Self
    Ethiopia Habtemariam
    • Self
    • (as Ethiopia Habtermariam)
    Tony Andrews
    • Self
    • (as Joe)
    Britney Davis
    • Self
    DJ Akademiks
      Sean Berube
      Sean Berube
      • Police Officer
      DJ Jeff Duran
      • Self
      • (voice)
      DJ Envy
      DJ Envy
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          • Karam Gill
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          • Karam Gill
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        kolgrill-64327

        THE GOAT

        Perfect storytelling of one of the greats 💯

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        8dgarcia97

        "Untrapped" is much more than just a Rags to Riches story

        At only 27 years old, Lil Baby has been able to reach levels of success and fame that most people in the world will only be able to dream of. The title "Untrapped" foreshadows the transition of Lil Baby from the hardened streets of Atlanta to a life of wealth, luxury, and power. At one point in the film, while preparing for his ground-breaking 2021 Grammy performance of "The Bigger Picture," Lil Baby triumphantly repeats, in a crescendo: "I could be out in the street selling dope somewhere right now!"

        At its' surface, the film is about Baby's individual come-up story and his journey through the whirlwind that is the Hip Hop industry - as an artist, a father and a change-maker. Lil Baby's story is unique for a different reason, though. His story, the story told through this film, highlights the importance and the power of community in breaking down barriers to 'success' in the United States, namely financial freedom and influence.

        The film makes sure to emphasize that Lil Baby was always respected in his community, long before he took up music. When he was caught up in street activities (activities that eventually landed him in prison for 2 years, which the film addresses in detail) he was still making enough money to provide for his family and to be the leader that he longed to be. It was his community members and mentors that were looking out for him, his future, his long-term, and, really - his life. In an interview with Young Thug, Thug explains the lengths he was willing to go to keep Lil Baby off the streets. "I would have given him a million dollars," he told the audience, after explaining how in the past, he had given Lil Baby, also known as Dominique Jones, payments of up to 20 thousand dollars in one day to replace the income he would have made in the streets. Lil Baby's community members saw the potential that he had, and they supported him and invested in him to help him become "untrapped."

        The film also showcases a supportive and healthy relationship between Lil Baby and Quality Control Music Co-Founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee and Quality Control Music CEO Pierre "P" Thomas, in giving audiences insight into their intimate moments as a team, including moments of reflection and tough decision-making. "Untrapped" is filled with wholesome content. Although there are heavy subjects addressed like poverty, drugs, death and prison, the overall feel of the film is very upbeat, positive, and hopeful. The film showcases Dominique Jones as a person, and not just the artist that is Lil Baby. There is an abundance of footage of him as a child himself, as well as footage of him in his everyday life as a father, and as an active member of his community and communities like his across the US.

        One subject that was almost completely left out of this film, possibly reflecting the all-male team of producers, was the role of women in Lil Baby's journey --and it's not because they're not present in his life. The film had some brief moments with Lil Baby's mother who told us that Dominique, his siblings, and her had always had a close relationship. Women are a big part of his life, he grew up with two sisters in total and co-parents children with two women. Yet most of the female figures in his life remain hidden in the story that was portrayed. There is a woman who appears in the film that he references and speaks to often, "Britney," who seems to have a lot to do with his day-to-day life, but she is never formally introduced at any point in the film. A quick Google search will tell you that this Britney is actually Britney Davis, VP of Artist Relations, Marketing, and Special Projects at Motown Records and Billboard 40 under 40 honoree, someone who would still be worthy of an introduction without her impressive accomplishments. There are continuous appearances by the female CEO of MoTown Records, Ethiopia Habtemariam, but barring that and the moments with his mother, women are largely absent from this film.

        Ultimately, however, this film was a compelling and insightful look into the journey that Lil Baby is on. He showcases his intelligence, moments of compassion and self-awareness, as well as a consistent and respectable willingness to better himself as well as give back to his community and the larger communities that are in need. One can only hope that with time, reflection and growth that he will also come to understand his impact through the lens of gender, and beyond. Still, this film is sure to leave you excited about the future of Lil Baby and even more excited for Dominique Jones' personal development as a cultural leader.

        D. Garcia Educator, Professional, Creative.
        10chehill215

        Great Job

        Well done. Gave a clear descriptive insight of life in the West end. (I wanted to hear Rags to Riches in the documentary, but I run it in the car everyday anyways) lol, and Time with our Philly's own, Meek. I wanted to cry on some parts, but his smile makes me laugh. Anddd he do talk a little funny..lmaooo. Evolving and learning is black excellence, Super proud of ya. My sons took a pic with him in ATL, true native. Wonderful to see your moms in the documentary, thats where it really all started. You have many awards of achievements, fatherhood, street smarts, to business man. Stay busy, and Be Blessed!
        10Madethistowritereciewfortopboy

        If your a fan of rap and a underdawg story look no further.

        This is a amazing and inspiring documentary about life in the trenches, you really have to go through things in life to understand and appreciate this documentary. Growing up rap was a big influence in my life from Dre to 50 cent and then new school rap came and i never thought i would enjoy gritty rap like i did get rich or die trying and then baby came through and when you listen to him you instantly realize hes not like any other rapper lyrically and then you see this documentary his life and where he came from and how he is a person is truly amazing. So if you really enjoy the rags to riches from nothing to everything while still staying loyal to your roots this is a great documentary.
        10repairguyz

        Lil Baby, Thugger, Gunna n Drake is in this.. LOVE IT.!!

        Wow this was filmed in past few months or even farther back.. You can tell this watching it.. Like the story starts in begining of pandemic, early 2020 when Baby dropped his biggest album but bcoz of the covid it shows a very interesting world(Fans) response..

        PLS Watch it.. I don't want to spoil anything.. YEAH, see because YSL Crew, thugga n gunner got locked up 2-3 Months before this release, makes it so interesting to watch because it shows all of them in it (Baby AND The Ysl) and now we are all just wondering are they gonna take Lil baby too as he is the leader of 4PF crew, the next on Atlanta DA's List.. . But this documentary is so good and thorough.. Shows who baby really is and was.. 5 STARS ****"

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          • August 26, 2022 (Canada)
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