- "CB4" may also refer to a nickname for NBA basketball player Chris Bosh of the Toronto Raptors.
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| Directed by | Tamra Davis |
| Produced by | Nelson George |
| Written by | Chris Rock Nelson George Robert LoCash |
| Starring | Chris Rock Allen Payne Deezer D Phil Hartman Zack Gil Chris Elliott Charlie Murphy |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 12, 1993 |
| Running time | 89 min. |
| Language | English |
CB4 is a 1993 comedy film about a fictional rap group named 'CB4', named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed (Cell Block 4). The movie parodies the rap group N.W.A among other gangsta rap aspects. It was directed by Tamra Davis.
The movie features short segments featuring celebrities and musicians such as Halle Berry, Eazy-E, the Butthole Surfers, Ice-T, Ice Cube, Flavor Flav, and Shaquille O'Neal, who give the group extremely high reviews.
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Plot
The movie follows a group of three young aspiring rappers into fame and popularity. Longtime friends and amateur rappers Albert, Euripides, and Otis want to make their big break on the rap scene. In order to get their name heard, they must appeal to local kingpin and nightclub owner, Gusto. After a failed meeting with Gusto, the police rush in and throw him in jail. Gusto blames the group for the police raid and swears revenge when he is released from prison. However, while Gusto is locked up, Albert takes on the name and identity of the crime lord Gusto, and forms the group CB4 (Cell Block 4). They then become the hottest band on the charts with hits like "Sweat From My Balls" and "Straight Outta Locash". Their rise to fame is documented by an aspiring director.
Cast
- Chris Rock - Albert Brown / M.C. Gusto
- Allen Payne - Euripides Smalls / Dead Mike
- Deezer D - Otis Jackson / Stab Master Arson
- Chris Elliott - A. White
- Phil Hartman - Virgil Robinson
- Charlie Murphy - Gusto
- Khandi Alexander - Sissy
- Art Evans - Albert Sr. Brown
- Theresa Randle - Eve
- Willard E. Pugh - Trustus Jones
- Tyrone Granderson Jones - 40 Dog
- Rachel True - Daliha
- Victor Wilson - Lt. Davenport
- Richard Gant - Baa Baa Ack
- J.D. Daniels - Ben
- Stoney Jackson - Wacky Dee
- Isaac Hayes- Store Owner
Soundtrack
A soundtrack containing hip hop music was released on March 2, 1993 by MCA Records. It peaked at #41 on the Billboard 200 and #13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
External links
- CB4 at the Internet Movie Database
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