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Straight from the Projects: Rappers That Live the Lyrics - Brownsville, Brooklyn

2003•58m
DocumentaryMusic

Rap group M.O.P. gives a tour through Brownsville in Brooklyn to show where they grew up, and what inspires their music.

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EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Lil' Fame

Himself

Billy Danze

Himself

B-Real

B-Real

Himself

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