While Prince is renowned for his legendary music career, his foray into directing was equally distinctive. The enigmatic artist directed two feature-length films: "Under the Cherry Moon" (1986), a black-and-white romantic drama and "Graffiti Bridge" (1990), a musical drama that was the sequel to 1984's "Purple Rain."  Although he didn't direct "Purple Rain," the film earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Although his directorial work may not have achieved the same level of acclaim as his music, it showcases his diverse artistic talents and creativity.

Questlove, the drummer of The Roots, made a remarkable directorial debut with "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)." The doc explores the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring electrifying performances by iconic artists. This documentary garnered critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, firmly establishing Questlove as a director of great promise.

Donald Glover, recognized for his work as a musician (Childish Gambino), has also dabbled in directing. He has succeeded as a small screen director, winning an Emmy for his work on the groundbreaking series "Atlanta." This year, he also directed the Amazon Prime series "Swarm."

Ice Cube, a hip-hop icon and actor, added "director" to his impressive resume with the film "The Players Club" (1998). The movie, set in the world of strip clubs, provided an early glimpse of Cube's talent behind the camera. 

RZA, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, translated his love for martial arts and hip-hop into filmmaking. He directed "The Man with the Iron Fists" (2012), a martial arts action film, showcasing his unique vision and love for the genre. He also directed the Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga."