
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap(2012)
“Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything”
Overview
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
Director
Ice-T
Studio
Vivendi Entertainment
Revenue
$288K
Cast

Ice-T
as Self

Dr. Dre
as Self

Ice Cube
as Self

Snoop Dogg
as Self

Eminem
as Self

Afrika Bambaataa
as Self

Grandmaster Caz
as Self

Bun B
as Self
Busy Bee
as Self
Kool Boy
as Self

Joe Budden
as Self
Cashout Chris
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$288K
Production Companies
Vivendi Entertainment
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What is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap about?▼
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
Who directed Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?▼
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was directed by Ice-T and released in 2012. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?▼
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?▼
The cast of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap includes Ice-T as Self, Dr. Dre as Self, Ice Cube as Self, Snoop Dogg as Self, Eminem as Self and more.
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