Rap Game

The rap game is so tough, they made several movies about it.

Snipes (2002) - Starring Nelly as the talented Prolifik, Snipes explores one music industry hopeful's descension into the seedy underbelly of hip hop.(Photo: Ruff Nation Films)

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Snipes (2002) - Starring Nelly as the talented Prolifik, Snipes explores one music industry hopeful's descension into the seedy underbelly of hip hop.(Photo: Ruff Nation Films)

Just Another Day (2009)\r - A-Maze (Wood Harris) and Young Eastie (Jamie Hector) are two rappers on the opposite side of the music industry spectrum — the former is a hitmaker who's struggling with bad press and the latter is an up and comer trying to make it big. Both eventually cross paths in this action-packed drama.\r \r(Photo: Rugged Entertainment)

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Just Another Day (2009)\r - A-Maze (Wood Harris) and Young Eastie (Jamie Hector) are two rappers on the opposite side of the music industry spectrum — the former is a hitmaker who's struggling with bad press and the latter is an up and comer trying to make it big. Both eventually cross paths in this action-packed drama.\r \r(Photo: Rugged Entertainment)

8 Mile, Thursday at 1:30P/12:30C - Eminem's saying: "Yes" to his dreams.(Photo: Universal Pictures) 

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8 Mile (2002) - In this semi-autobiographical film, Eminem portrays B. Rabbit, a talented but underrated emcee from Detroit. Throughout the course of the film, Rabbit must contend with his mother's alcohol abuse, the racial contention in his city's hip hop circle and ultimately his destiny as a rapper.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) - Following in his mentor Eminem's footsteps, 50 Cent released his own semi-autobiographical film highlighting the rise of Marcus, a rapper from the South Bronx who is left to die after being shot in front of his grandparent's house. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) - Following in his mentor Eminem's footsteps, 50 Cent released his own semi-autobiographical film highlighting the rise of Marcus, a rapper from the South Bronx who is left to die after being shot in front of his grandparent's house. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) - Jamie Kennedy stars as B-Rad, the son of a wealthy U.S. senator with a long-standing infatuation with hip hop culture. B-Rad's ultimate dream is to be taken seriously as a rapper despite his background, in this hip hop comedy. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) - Jamie Kennedy stars as B-Rad, the son of a wealthy U.S. senator with a long-standing infatuation with hip hop culture. B-Rad's ultimate dream is to be taken seriously as a rapper despite his background, in this hip hop comedy. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Krush Groove (1985) - Shortly after catching a street buzz with the release of his debut single, “I Need a Beat,” LL Cool J made his film debut with a cameo in the hip hop classic Krush Groove. L’s brief scene — playing himself aggressively auditioning for a record deal — blew audiences away, not only turning him into rap music’s first solo superstar but also a potential movie star.(Photo: Crystalite Productions)

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Krush Groove (1985) - Loosely based on Russell Simmons' experience as a founder of Def Jam, Krush Groove is forever remembered as a hip hop classic, with the style, bravado and soundtrack to match. Key guest appearances include Run DMC, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

Notorious, Saturday at 7P/6C - We'll always love "Big Poppa."Catch a peek at other films that possess gangster swag like Biggie.Encore presentation Sunday at 3:30P/2:30C. (Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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Notorious (2009) - Documenting the meteroic rise of the late, great Notorious B.I.G., the film also highlights his struggle with success and fame. Mo' Money, Mo' Problems. (Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Chris Rock - Although Chris Rock's body of work doesn't stretch far, whatever he has dabbled in has been profound (in its own way). Many will recall his hilarious "No Sex in the Champagne Room," which was somewhat of a hit in the late '90s. Go back a little deeper and you might even find yourself laughing at the songs he recorded for the movie CB4. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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CB4 (1993) - Poking fun at the gangster rap culture of the late '80s and early '90s, Chris Rock stars in this cult comedy about the pitfalls of fakin' the funk in an industry bent on "keepin' it real." (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Brown Sugar (2002) - Two friends — Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs — peel back the layers of their love for each other after years of dismissing it. It all ends with one loaded question: "When did you fall in love with hip hop?"(Photo: Fox Search light Pictures)

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Brown Sugar (2002) - Although much more of a romance movie than a musical one, the main characters, Sidney and Dre (portrayed by Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs respectively) are both movers and shakers in the competitive hip hop industry. (Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Death of A Dynasty (2003) - One journalist gets sucked into the seedy hip hop high life in the movie that made fans ask: Is this the end of Roc-A-Fella Records? (Photo: TLA Releasing)

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Death of A Dynasty (2003) - One journalist gets sucked into the seedy hip hop high life in the movie that made fans ask: Is this the end of Roc-A-Fella Records? (Photo: TLA Releasing)

Turn It Up (2000) - A robbery gone wrong might put the breaks on one budding rap artist's career in this hip hop thriller. (Photo: New Line Cinema)

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Turn It Up (2000) - A robbery gone wrong might put the breaks on one budding rap artist's career in this hip hop thriller. (Photo: New Line Cinema)