Winner San Fransisco Black Film Festival People's Choice award 2014. So I stopped everything and I purposefully didn’t want to monetize or capitalize on any of it because I was hurt. 0. Directed by Zachary Butler. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. "So listening to that, it kind of opened up my eyes that maybe I do need to do this. If Andre was alive he would definitely be capitalizing and making as much money as he could.". The DVD features Andre Nickatina, Suga Free, Mac Dre, Brotha Lynch Hung, Mac Mall, Equipto, Goldee and a cast of other well-known rap artists. This FAQ is empty. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. With Rob Aston, Davey D, DJ Quik, Mac Dre. Following Mac Dre's murder in 2004, Wanda Salvatto described how she went into seclusion for years. A stylistic innovator and staunch proponent of individuality, he became a symbol of unapologetic self-expression as well as regional pride after his untimely death in 2004. There has been an aura around prolific mouth-pieces and this DVD captures some of today's most provoking mouth-pieces spitting their game on topics such as Love, Money, The Crack Era, Loyalty, The Pimp Game, The Rap Game and more. He left prison with a new lease on life, founded an independent record company, and then was murdered just when he began to emerge as a star. Written by According to Detective McGraw of the Vallejo Police Department (VPD), in a Black Entertainment Television (BET) documentary entitled American Gangster: Romper Room Gang, the Romper Room gang was a tightly knit band from the Crest. But Salvatto attributes the conversation with Drake as changing her mindset. Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. (Video 2005). There has been an aura around prolific mouth-pieces and this DVD captures some of today's most provoking mouth-pieces spitting their game on topics such as Love, Money, The Crack Era, Loyalty, The Pimp Game, The Rap Game and more. Dances,History,Artists, and other things that some people are not aware about. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his ... See full summary ». Lots of subjects are covered. What I liked was Mac Wanda's (Mac Dre's mom) perspective in this story. "I had been approached by a lot of people to do movies, to do books, to do this and to do that, and interviews and for years I turned it down," she explained. Add the first question. 572. Gotta love anything Mac Dre related! For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. A new documentary about the late Mac Dre has just been released, and the Bay Area legend's mother credits Drake with inspiring her to get it made. The hard part for us was we didn’t really get a chance to grieve or mourn privately, because once he got killed he became an even bigger public figure.". Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? As IMDb celebrates its 30th birthday, we have six shows to get you ready for those pivotal years of your life ... your 30s.   |  0. With Mac Dre, Equipto, Suga Free, Brotha Lynch Hung. Wanda Salvatto said that she has turned down many opportunities to monetize her son's legacy because she was so hurt. There has been an aura around prolific mouth-pieces and this DVD captures some of today's most provoking ... View production, box office, & company info. The Gift ... homeboy ur trippin! Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. 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You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The Mac Dre Story (RIP) [DOCUMENTARY] Tiffany Chiles. "The Gift" is a candid documentary of provoking players talking provoking game. View production, box office, & company info. "The Gift" is a candid documentary of provoking players talking provoking game. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. But overall the American Gangster TV series did a special on the Romper Room Gang and it was far better overall. The DVD features Andre Nickatina, Suga Free, Mac Dre, Brotha Lynch Hung, Mac Mall, Equipto, Goldee and a cast of other well-known rap artists. However, before he could reach that audience, Mac Dre needed money, which is where his gang, the Romper Room came in. Dre's increased fame after his death made it hard to mourn in private. "I met with Drake in San Francisco we sat down and he talked with me about how Mac Dre impacted his life and his career, what he’s doing and the big impact that Mac Dre had when Drake was a young boy," Salvattto said. The late Vallejo rapper Mac Dre is an undisputed Bay Area music legend and godfather of the Hyphy movement. "As you know, we were really depressed, really hurt and really traumatized by his death and everything. While rappers from other places have to branch out into other states to blow up, Cali rappers don’t really have to leave their home state to sell millions of records and become legends. Now, however, Thizz Entertainment — Mac Dre's former label that manages his estate — is releasing a documentary about the late artist: Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay. Documentary, Biography, Music, Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. Mac Dre’s Legacy Lives on in New Documentary Film by Sam Ribakoff • 09/21/2016 10:52 am It’s been 12 years since Mac Dre’s untimely passing, but the Oakland-born rapper and producer — famous for coining the phrase “feeling myself” and introducing the world to the thizzle dance — … In hip-hop, the state of California is an anomaly. Title: Check out our picks for family friendly movies movies that transcend all ages. Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016. "The Gift" is a candid documentary of provoking players talking provoking game. When it's over, prepare to feel like you've sat through a class on life from the perspective of today's most provoking stereotypes and learned a lesson. A new documentary about the late Mac Dre has just been released, and the Bay Area legend's mother credits Drake with inspiring her to get it made. November 7, 2016. There has been an aura around prolific mouth-pieces and this DVD captures some of today's most provoking mouth-pieces spitting their game on topics such as Love, Money, The Crack Era, Loyalty, The Pimp Game, The Rap … Looking for some great streaming picks? When it's over, prepare to feel like you've sat through a class on life from the perspective of today's most provoking stereotypes and learned a lesson. Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay is available now on iTunes, Amazon and LegendOfTheBay.com. "For a while up, for I’d say up to about 8 years after he passed, his daughter and I kind of like went into seclusion," she said.   |  Use the HTML below. Shane Ruggieri. 0. New Legend of The Bay The Life of Mac Dre Documentary! Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? But in the last few years – to be honest it may have all started when I got that call from Drake and that was three years ago.". "I didn’t want to do it – I couldn’t do it. In an interview with AllHipHop.com, "Mac Wanda" Salvatto cites a conversation with the Toronto rapper as a point where she realized the need to keep Mac Dre's legacy alive. "The Gift" is a candid documentary of provoking players talking provoking game. 61 min For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. The Documentary was great from start to finish and should be a must buy if you are a fan of Hyphy music. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Directed by Shane Mario Ruggieri.