Memphis Bleek

Memphis Bleek

Born: June 23, 1978

Movies for Memphis Bleek...

Title: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 16, 2022
Type: TV
The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.
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RD20
Title: RD20
Character: Self
Released: June 25, 2016
Type: Movie
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
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Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert
Title: Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert
Character: Himself
Released: May 17, 2015
Type: Movie
Jay-Z B-Sides Concert Sponsored by Tidal Performed at New York's Terminal 5 a setlist stocked with never-before-performed-live fan favorites and forgotten deep cuts, the rapper also used the gig as a pulpit to attack Spotify and pay tribute to B.B. King.
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Title: Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Character: Self (segment "Through the Wire")
Released: March 22, 2005
Type: Movie
A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming debut album, College Dropout. The compilation features the videos to the previously unreleased "Two Words", "Slow Jamz", "Through the Wire", "All Falls Down", the three versions of "Jesus Walks", and "The New Workout Plan", all previously unseen before its release.
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Fade to Black
Title: Fade to Black
Character: Self
Released: November 5, 2004
Type: Movie
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.
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Paper Soldiers
Title: Paper Soldiers
Character: Memphis Bleek
Released: June 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
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State Property
Title: State Property
Character: Blizz
Released: January 18, 2002
Type: Movie
Frustrated with being broke, Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it.
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Backstage
Title: Backstage
Character: Himself
Released: September 8, 2000
Type: Movie
If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut and uncensored. Complete with on-stage performances you'll see an intimate view of what life is like at one of the biggest Rap Concert tours of all time. It shows life on the road, in hotels and off stage in a way you've never seen before.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.