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This direct-to-video documentary from filmmaker Peter Spirer, the man behind 2002's Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel, delves into the many on-the-mic feuds that have been an integral part of the world of hip-... read more read more...hop over the years. Narrated by Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Beef includes archival footage that traces rap battles from the early days when they existed solely in songs to more contemporary times when the quarrels spilled into real-life, leading to violent confrontations and several dead MCs. Interviews with rap figures such as Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, Tupac, Ice Cube, Ja Rule, Russell Simmons, and Kool Moe Dee serve to offer first-hand accounts of some of the most well-known hip-hop squabbles in music history. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Pete Jacelone, Peter Spirer

Release Date: January 1, 2003

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DVD Release Date: September 30, 2003

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  • RemiLogan
    May 2, 2009
    RemiLogan
    Very informative "documentary" that gave me a better understanding of the beefs between certain rappers I used to listen to
  • emeka79
    June 13, 2008
    emeka79
    There is alot that goes on behind the scenes in Hip-Hop. This film reveals the motivation behind some the greatest songs in Hip-Hop history. I recommend you see each movie.

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