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Synopsis

The film explores the life of an immature young adult named Jody, who still lives with his mother (Adrienne-Joi Johnson), spends all his time with his buddy Swee'Pea (Omar Gooding), and has no plans of moving ahead in life. He is forced to grow up some by a number of situations which present themselves, including his mother's new ex-con boyfriend (Ving Rhames) moving into their house, his two children (one by his current girlfriend), and his girlfriend's gangbanging ex-boyfriend (Snoop Dogg), who returns to the neighborhood to challenge Jody. Tupac Shakur was originally slated to play the star role, but he died before the film was made, and it was eventually filmed with Tyrese Gibson in his place. A mural of Shakur is seen painted on the wall in Jody's room. Tyrese cant act for nothing Adrienne-Joi Johnson (sometimes credited as A.J. Johnson, born SEPTEMBER 3, 1963, in Orange Newark, New Jersey) is an American actress and dancer. ... Omar Gooding (born October 19, 1976 in the Bronx, New York) is an American actor. ... Irving Rameses Rhames (born May 12, 1959) is a Golden Globe-winning American actor. ... Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac, Makaveli, or simply as Pac, was an American artist renowned for his rap music, movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. ... Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978), often known simply as Tyrese or Black-Ty, is an American R&B and hip hop singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several successful albums, he made the transition into films, with lead roles in several...

Film Cast

• Tyrese Gibson .... Jody
• Taraji P. Henson .... Yvette
• Omar Gooding .... Sweetpea
• Tamara LaSeon Bass .... Peanut
• Candy Ann Brown .... Ms. Herron (as Candy Brown Houston)
• Adrienne-Joi Johnson .... Juanita
• Ving Rhames .... Melvin
• Snoop Dogg .... Rodney
• Angell Conwell .... Kim
• Kareem J. Grimes .... Do Dirty (as Kareem Grimes)
• Tracey Cherelle Jones .... Sharika
• Kaylan Bolton .... Joe Joe
• Kylan Bolton .... Joe Joe
• Freez Luv .... Cake Man
• Mo'Nique .... Patrice
• Juanita Jennings .... Rachel
• Liris Crosse .... Receptionist
• Sylvester Robinson .... Little Boy
• Maasai Singleton .... Little Boy
• Mario Jackson .... Roger (as Mario William Jackson)
• Keith Diamond .... Sneed
• Freddie Ricks .... Winston (as Frederick Ricks)
• Selma McPherson .... Ms. Daniels
• Asondra Hunter .... Woman
• Tawny Dahl .... Pandora
• AlexSandra Wright .... Woman Inside (as Alex Wright)
• Serese Teate .... Sheryl
• Olan Thompson .... Chris
• Ephraim Benton .... Young Thug
• Java Benson .... Young Thug
• DeJuan Guy .... Looney Toonz
• Deon Gregory .... Tony
• Tray Deee .... Tray
• Goldie Loc .... Goldie
• Diamond Dawn Cook .... Woman
• Charlee Miyohshi .... Woman
• Roma Alvarez .... Mexican Neighbor
• Limary Agosto .... Lucy Girl
• Amentha Dymally .... Elderly Woman
• Kym Whitley .... Host
• Hope Flood .... Guest
• Dannon Green .... Guest
• Cleopatra Singleton .... Lil' Nut
• Sheila Ward .... Mourner (as Sheila L. Ward)
• Jamaica Carter .... Já Toú
• Delores Gilbeaux .... Co-Worker
• Terrance Holloway .... Dice Player
• Damien Sullivan .... Dice Player and guy by the pay phone
• Sir Hondes D. Williams Sr. .... Dice Player
• Calvin L. Valrie Jr. .... Dice Player
• Eddie Clark .... Street Vendor
• rest of cast listed alphabetically:
• Yolanda Jones .... Co-Worker (uncredited)
• Akciree Knight .... Baby (uncredited)
• Ericka Knight .... Baby (uncredited)
• Shawn M. Richardz .... Middle Class Woman (uncredited)
• Angie Wells .... Girl in Hair Salon in Print Pants (uncredited)
• Christopher G Myree....playing at the park (deleted scenes)

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External Links

• Baby Boy at Sony Pictures