Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
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Marcus Greer was a quiet kid growing up in Queens facing many challenges including an absentee father and a drug dealing mother, whose life was tragically cut short. Leading the life of drug dealing and violent crime puts Marcus in peril himself and within moments from death. Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Will Marcus in fact Get Rich or Die Tryin'?
Topics discussed:
- Marcus's upbringing and influences
- Marcus and Charlene
- Did we see enough about Marcus actually becoming a rapper?
- The dynamic between Marcus and Majestic and the real life basis for the characters
- How much of this is true to 50 Cent's life?
- Soundtrack and songs
- Bring this funky flick back or leave it in the vault?
Also check out:
The Steve Nash & Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson VitaminWater commercial
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