
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story
Drama
Overview
Jaxx is an aspiring rapper/singer who is signed to a west coast record label run by Domino Breed, a tyrant who rules almost every aspect of his artist's career - and life. Similar to the real events leading to the death of 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., a east coast/west coast battle goes on leading to death and deceit
Top Cast


Rashaan Nall
Rashaan Nall
Jaxx
Rashaan Nall
Jaxx


Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
Shonda
Toni Braxton
Shonda


Faizon Love
Faizon Love
Domino Breed
Faizon Love
Domino Breed
Sharissa
Sharissa
Yanesha
Sharissa
Yanesha


Merlin Santana
Merlin Santana
Mayhem
Merlin Santana
Mayhem


Lawrence B. Adisa
Lawrence B. Adisa
Bangs
Lawrence B. Adisa
Bangs


Larry Brown
Larry Brown
Benard
Larry Brown
Benard


Philip Bolden
Philip Bolden
Little Jimmy
Philip Bolden
Little Jimmy


DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis
Jaxx's bodyguard
DeRay Davis
Jaxx's bodyguard
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