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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

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

★ 6.7(61)20121h 46m

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Director: Ice-T, Andy Baybutt
Release date: 2012-06-15
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $288,312
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Vivendi Entertainment

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap — trailer

About Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is a 2012 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Ice-T and Andy Baybutt, starring Ice-T, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ice-T

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Dr. Dre

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Ice Cube

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Snoop Dogg

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Eminem

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Afrika Bambaataa

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Grandmaster Caz

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Bun B

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Busy Bee

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Kool Boy

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Joe Budden

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Cashout Chris

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Themes & keywords

rap music

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in Ireland?+

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap on Netflix?+

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

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

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?+

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap stars Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and Eminem.

When did Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap come out?+

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is a 2012 movie directed by Ice-T and Andy Baybutt.

What genre is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?+

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?+

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