Andre 3000 is certainly bust this year. The OutKast member will not only perform at a slew of festivals alongside Big Boi in the coming months but he's also preparing for the release of 'All Is By My Side,' the biopic on Jimi Hendrix's life.
During the Blaxploitation era, soundtracks were often more important than the movies they accompanied: Though 'Shaft' remains a classic portrait of black empowerment, it’s inseparable from Isaac Hayes’ theme song, and more people have heard Curtis Mayfield’s 'Pusherman' and 'Superfly' than ever saw the movie for which they were created
Kanye West has movies on his mind this year. Besides the new project he has in the works with 'American Psycho' writer Bret Easton Ellis, the rapper will release a film based around his 'Yeezus' album and tour.
The 20th anniversary of Nas’ classic 1994 album 'Illmatic' is being celebrated with a new documentary, 'Time Is Illmatic,' which will premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival.
Kanye West is reportedly working with 'American Psycho' writer Bret Easton Ellis on an new film. In an interview with Vice, Ellis says the project is still in development and it’s up to West to make it happen.
Hip-hop will be in full effect at the annual SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Andre 3000’s Jimi Hendrix movie and a documentary on A$AP Rocky are among the 14 music-related films premiering at the event.
Nicki Minaj is dishing out man advice to Cameron Diaz. The multi-talented rapper, fashion designer and actress is spreading her wings and will appear in the romantic comedy 'The Other Woman.'
The premise of 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' revolves around Ron Burgundy and company attempting to acclimate themselves into the 24/7 news cycle. This is a solid backdrop for some past-present collaborations, like Burgundy's collaboration with new age suave symbol Robin Thicke on a cover of 'Ride Like the Wind.'