Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything

6.7 /10 61 votes
June 15, 2012 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Andy Baybutt
Studio Vivendi Entertainment
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Ice-T

Ice-T

Self

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Self

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Self

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Self

Eminem

Eminem

Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

Self

Grandmaster Caz

Grandmaster Caz

Self

Bun B

Bun B

Self

Busy Bee

Self

Kool Boy

Self

Joe Budden

Joe Budden

Self

Cashout Chris

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was released on June 15, 2012.

The runtime of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is 1h 46m.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is a Documentary, Music movie.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was directed by Andy Baybutt.

The main cast of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap includes Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is originally in English.