Movies and TvShows featuring "battle-rap" theme.

Epic Rap Battles of History is a comedy web series that features rap battles between various historical figures. The show combines music, comedy, and history to create entertaining and informative content. Each episode portrays a fictional rap battle between two iconic characters, with clever insults and witty rhymes. The series has gained popularity for its unique concept and creative execution.

Saturated in hip hop culture comes the birth of a new movement known as "Phantom Live." Each of the artists have a metal accessory known as "Phantom Metal" which chemically reacts to the wearer's emotions to produce an image, setting a magnificent stage for enthusiastic youths. With legendary club "CLUB paradox" hosting the mysterious Paradox Live, four teams: BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez and Akanyatsura each receive an invitation to participate, each with their own genre of music in a race to the top.

Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.

Bodied is a satirical comedy-drama that follows Adam, a nerdy college student who becomes obsessed with battle rap. As he delves deeper into the subculture, his thesis on the use of the n-word in battle rap becomes a personal obsession. With the help of his mentor, a veteran battle rapper, Adam navigates through a world of intense battles, cultural appropriation, and the clash of academic and street knowledge.

Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping with musical performances throughout.

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme is a documentary that explores the world of freestyle rap, showcasing the skills and creativity of talented artists. The film delves into the history and culture of freestyle rap, highlighting its influence on hip hop and the power of spontaneous lyrical expression. Through interviews and performances, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme takes viewers on a captivating journey into the world of battle rap and the artistry behind it.

Bruce Franks Jr. is a 34-year-old battle rapper, Ferguson activist and state representative from St. Louis, Missouri. Known as Superman to his constituents, he is a political figure the likes of which you've never seen - full of contradictions and deep insights, who has overcome unspeakable loss to become one of the most exciting and unapologetic young leaders in the country. This short verité documentary follows Bruce at a critical juncture in his life, when he is forced to deal with the mental trauma he's been carrying for the nearly 30 years since his 9-year-old brother was shot and killed in front of him, in order to find peace and truly fulfill his destiny as a leader for his community.

Containing never-before-seen footage spanning 20 years, this monumental documentary tells the definitive story of the rise and fall of Chinese freestyle battle rap.

A group of friends launching a groundbreaking hip-hop showcase in their city rise to popularity, but their unity is tested by diverging ambition