- CB4
:"CB4" may also refer to a nickname for NBA basketball player
Chris Bosh of the Toronto Raptors."Infobox_Film
name = CB4
writer =Chris Rock Nelson George Robert LoCash
starring =Chris Rock Allen Payne Deezer D Phil Hartman Chris Elliott Charlie Murphy
director =Tamra Davis
producer =Nelson George
distributor =Universal Pictures
released =March 12 ,1993
runtime = 89 min.
language = English
budget = | music =
awards =
imdb_id = 0106500"CB4" is a
1993 comedy film about afiction alrap group named 'CB4', named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed (Cell Block 4). The movie parodies the rap groupN.W.A. among othergangsta rap aspects. It was directed byTamra Davis .The movie features short segments featuring celebrities such as
Halle Berry ,Eazy-E , theButthole Surfers ,Ice-T ,Ice Cube ,Flavor Flav , andShaquille O'Neal .Plot
The movie follows a group of three young aspiring rappers into fame and popularity. Longtime friends and amateur rappers Albert, Euripides, and Otis want to make their big break on the rap scene. In order to get their name heard, they must appeal to local crime lord and
nightclub owner, Gusto. After a failed meeting with Gusto, the police rush in and throw him in jail. Gusto blames the group for the police raid and swears revenge when he is released from prison. However, while Gusto is locked up, Albert takes on the name of the crimelord, and Cell Block 4 becomes the hottest band on the charts with hits like "Sweat From My Balls" and "Straight Outta Locash". Their rise to fame is documented by an aspiring director.Cast
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Chris Rock - Albert Brown / M.C. Gusto
*Allen Payne - Euripides Smalls / Dead Mike
*Deezer D - Otis / Stab Master Arson
*Chris Elliot - A. White
*Phil Hartman - Virgil Robinson
*Charlie Murphy - Gusto
*Khandi Alexander - Sissy
*Art Evans - Albert Sr. Brown
*Theresa Randle - Eve
*Willard E. Pugh - Trustus Jones
* Tyrone Granderson Jones - 40 Dog
*Rachel True - Daliha
* Victor Wilson - Lt. Davenport
*Richard Gant - Baa Baa Ack
*J.D. Daniels - Ben
*Stoney Jackson - Wacky DeeExternal links
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