Tougher Than Leather (1988)

Joseph Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, Jason Mizell, Richard Edson, Jenny Lumet ... see more  , Rick Rubin , Lois Ayers , George Godfrey , Ric Menello , Raymond White , Mickey Rubin , Francesca Hodge , Daniel Simmons , Vic Noto , Nick D'Avolio , Carl Jordan , Russ Keehl , Larry Kase , Tim Summer , Will Rokos , Wayne Carisi , Beastie Boys , Adam Horowitz , Run DMC , Slick Rick , Adam Yauch , Nick D'Avirro , Russell Simmons

Rappers Run-DMC star in this low-budget exploitation crime drama. After the trio signs with a production company for a concert tour, their roadie Runny Ray (Raymond White) is killed after he witnesses... read more  a drug-related murder. The trio investigate their friend's death and delight in the violent vanquishing of a group of white racists. Concert footage of Run-DMC, Slick Rick, Junkyard Band, The Beastie Boys and other groups is also included. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi