Backstage (2000)

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starring:
Jay-Z, Earl "DMX" Simmons, Method Man, Redman, Jeffrey "Ja Rule" Atkins, DJ Clue, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Amil, Busta Rhymes
director:
Chris Fiore
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details
Rating: R
Release Date: Sep 8, 2000
Running Time: 86 mins. (V)
Country Of Origin: United States
synopsis
Unrehearsed and uncensored, a look at Jay-Z's 1999 "Hard Knock Life" tour, featuring hip-hop music, behind the scenes footage and a definite inside look at one of the biggest rap concerts of all time, complete with on-stage performances.
cast + crew
Chris Fiore
Director
Jay-Z
Himself
Earl "DMX" Simmons
Himself
Method Man
Himself
Redman
Himself
Jeffrey "Ja Rule" Atkins
Himself
DJ Clue
Himself
Beanie Sigel
Himself
Memphis Bleek
Himself
Amil
Herself
Busta Rhymes
cameo appearance
Damon Dash
Producer
Jesse Berdinka
Co-Producer
Peter Schwerin
Co-Producer
Keri Weisblum
Co-Producer
Cha-ka Pilgrim
Co-Producer
Martine Capalbo
Co-Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Cary Granat
Executive Producer
Lyor Cohen
Executive Producer
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The filmmakers promise an "uncut and uncensored" look at the record-shattering "Hard Knock Life" rap concert tour. As much as they can show and still keep an R rating, anyway.

Story

Start with hard work, a grueling, arduous schedule, and an industry already famous for fast living. Throw in lots of money and starstruck, scantily dressed fans willing to do anything for a few moments with the men of their dreams and ... well, you know. But there's more to "Backstage" than cognac bottles, green… Continued