Can hip hop tell stories about everyday Black life — not just struggle, but community, responsibility, growth and maturity — and still stay authentic?Ice Cube's Barbershop (2002) film sets out to do this. Did it work? HHMC takes a cut at it!Topics discussed:📸 A quick snapshot of this pivotal shift for Ice Cube 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon🎞️ Fun facts about this Chicago classic💥 The impact this film had on both Ice Cube and Eve's careers😱 Fan reaction then and nowCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...double date!Check us out:Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON on Thursday 11/13 7pm ET at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Come early for a throwback set AND opening remarks by our man DJ ARM 18! Buy ticketsCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagram ThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website

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