
How 2 Build A Rapper
2008, English. Directed by Cetre Pegues & Lewis T. Powell.
This DocuDramedy follows a young artist as he's put through the paces by two producers looking to answer the question: Can You Build a Rapper? The producers, Lew and Cetre, set out for an open mic night in Watts, CA, and find JP, an inspiring, 24 year old WHITE kid from St. Augustine, FL with no skills of any use to a rapper but only the rawness of his dream!
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Cetre PeguesDirector
- Lewis T. PowellDirector
- J. P. McLeanGangster J. P. McLean
- Big BoiIndusty Professional
- Jazze PhaIndustry Professional
- Zukhan BeyIndustry Professional
- Marc ByersIndustry Professional
- Darius JonesIndustry Professional
- Angelo M. SandersIndustry Professional
- Valerie PattonIndustry Professional
- StixMogul
- Marvin HardySuge
- Tim KirkpatrickV. Ice
- Micaal StevensMad Rapper
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2008
- Written by
- Cetre Pegues, Lewis T. Powell
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How 2 Build A Rapper runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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How 2 Build A Rapper isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like How 2 Build A Rapper?
If you liked How 2 Build A Rapper, try Driver's Ed, 2 Minutes of Fame, Me Time.
Who directed How 2 Build A Rapper?
How 2 Build A Rapper (2008) was directed by Cetre Pegues and Lewis T. Powell and stars J. P. McLean, Big Boi, Jazze Pha.