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Straight from the Projects: Rappers That Live the Lyrics - Brownsville, Brooklyn

Straight from the Projects: Rappers That Live the Lyrics - Brownsville, Brooklyn

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DocumentaryMusic

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Rap group M.O.P. gives a tour through Brownsville in Brooklyn to show where they grew up, and what inspires their music.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

25 March 2003

Country

Cast

Lil' Fame

Lil' Fame

Himself

Billy Danze

Billy Danze

Himself

B-Real

B-Real

Himself

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