Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Name: Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2012-06-15
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Eminem

2012·Movie·R·106 min·★ 6.7(61)

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

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.

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About Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is a 2012 English-language documentary and music film directed by Andy Baybutt and Ice-T. The cast is led by Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was produced by Vivendi Entertainment and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on June 15, 2012, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Andy Baybutt, Ice-T
Release date: June 15, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Box office: $0 million
Production: Vivendi Entertainment

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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap cast & crew

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was directed by Andy Baybutt and Ice-T.

The cast features Ice-T as Self, Dr. Dre as Self, Ice Cube as Self, Snoop Dogg as Self, Eminem as Self, and Afrika Bambaataa as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jeremy Hewson and it was produced by Alison Toogood and Paul Toogood.

Is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap worth watching?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy documentary and music, Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Ice-T

Self

Dr. Dre

Self

Ice Cube

Self

Snoop Dogg

Self

Eminem

Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Self

Grandmaster Caz

Self

Bun B

Self

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Busy Bee

Self

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Kool Boy

Self

Joe Budden

Self

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Cashout Chris

Self

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▸Where can I watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in United States?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.

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Yes — Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

▸What is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap rated?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 61 ratings.