Spit Gold Under an Empire
Short documentary on underground rap culture in New York City.
Top billed cast
- Kirk KnightKirk Knight
- CJ FlyCJ Fly
- Angel HazeAngel Haze
Mykki BlancoMykki Blanco- Issa GoldIssa Gold
- AKAK
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