Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "african-american-music"

1. Elvis (2022)

PG-13 | 159 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson

Votes: 234,221 | Gross: $151.04M

2. Boyz n the Hood (1991)

R | 112 min | Crime, Drama

Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence, and future prospects.

Director: John Singleton | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hudhail Al-Amir, Lloyd Avery II

Votes: 154,516 | Gross: $57.50M

3. New Jack City (1991)

R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A crime lord ascends to power and becomes megalomaniacal while a maverick police detective vows to stop him.

Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, Chris Rock

Votes: 38,801 | Gross: $47.62M

4. Ray (I) (2004)

PG-13 | 152 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell

Votes: 157,354 | Gross: $75.33M

5. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)

PG-13 | 144 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom.

Director: Kasi Lemmons | Stars: Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie

Votes: 22,767

6. House Party (1990)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Kid decides to go to his friend Play's house party, but neither of them can predict what's in store for them on what could be the wildest night of their lives.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence

Votes: 16,712 | Gross: $26.39M

7. The Wash (2001)

R | 93 min | Comedy

Life at the car wash is a place in Los Angeles, California where anything can and does happen to two friends Sean & Dee Loc (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg) trying to earn money to pay their rent.

Director: DJ Pooh | Stars: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Albano, Tic

Votes: 7,661 | Gross: $10.10M

8. Cadillac Records (2008)

R | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists.

Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Columbus Short

Votes: 23,110 | Gross: $8.20M

9. Get on Up (2014)

PG-13 | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Director: Tate Taylor | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis

Votes: 26,135 | Gross: $30.51M

10. American Soul (2019–2020)

TV-14 | 39 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.

Stars: Sinqua Walls, Katlyn Nichol, Christopher Jefferson, Iantha Richardson

Votes: 620

11. Vixen (2018– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

VIXEN is a three-part documentary that explores an era of video vixens from the rise in the 1990s to the heights and falls in the 2000s, with interviews by the legendary video vixens and ... See full summary »

Stars: Melyssa Ford, Director X, Karrine Steffans, Gloria Velez

12. Disco: Soundtrack of A Revolution (2023)

Documentary, History, Music

From the sweaty basement bars of 70s New York to the glittering peak of the global charts, how disco conquered the world - its origins, its triumphs, its fall and its legacy.

Stars: David Depino, Nicky Siano, Ana Matronic, Allen Roskoff

Votes: 49

13. Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

TV-14 | 112 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.

Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, William Stevenson

Votes: 1,785

14. 2Pac feat. K-Ci & JoJo: How Do U Want It (1996 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

2pac performs with K-Ci and JoJo in the music video "How Do U Want It" from the album "All Eyez on Me" recorded for Death Row and Interscope Records. The music video begins at a wealthy ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Hightower | Stars: Tupac Shakur, K-Ci Hailey, Jo Jo Hailey, Andre Alexsen

Votes: 51

15. Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music

The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

Directors: Bert Stern, Aram Avakian | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Chico Hamilton

Votes: 1,942

16. Hip Hop Uncovered (2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Music

The power brokers who operate from the shadows of hip hop.

Stars: Big U. Henley, Bimmy, Deb Antney, Trick-Trick

Votes: 331

17. The Bros. (2007)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Music

This outrageously hysterical urban comedy follows the lives and crimes of two wannabe white boys as they try to break into the world of hardcore "gangsta" rap.

Director: Jonathan Figg | Stars: John Tindall, Joachim Wiese, Joey Fatone, Dennis Scott

Votes: 259

18. Rapmania: The Roots of Rap (1990 TV Movie)

PG | 135 min | Documentary, Music

"RapMania: The Roots of Rap" showcases many rappers performing at the Apollo Theater in New York City and The Palace Theater in Hollywood.

Director: Fred Dukes | Stars: Debbie Allen, Irene Cara, Tom Lister Jr., Fab 5 Freddy

Votes: 16 | Gross: $2.40M

19. Now Eat (2000 Video)

76 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

A rapper named Brotha Lynch Hung shots people in a home invasion. So a crazy witch casts a spell on him making him eat whatever he kills.

Director: Kerry Alan Williams | Stars: Brotha Lynch Hung, Art Battle, Loki, Sicx

Votes: 84

20. Sample This (2012)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

Director: Dan Forrer | Stars: Gene Simmons, Questlove, Roosevelt Grier, Grandmaster Caz

Votes: 512

21. The Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance (1995 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1995 song "One More Chance" by the American Hip-Hop recording artist The Notorious B.I.G., a single released from his debut album "Ready to Die".

Director: Hype Williams | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Votes: 32

22. The Isley Brothers Feat. R. Kelly & Chanté Moore: Contagious (2001 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 2001 song "Contagious" by the American R&B recording group The Isley Brothers featuring R. Kelly and Chanté Moore, a single released from the album "Eternal".

Directors: R. Kelly, Bille Woodruff | Stars: The Isley Brothers, R. Kelly, Chanté Moore, Ronald Isley

Votes: 11

23. UTFO: Roxanne, Roxanne (1984 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1984 song "Roxanne, Roxanne" by the American Hip-Hop recording group UTFO featuring a cameo appearance from The Real Roxanne, a single released from the group's self-titled debut album.

Director: Simeon Soffer | Stars: UTFO, Doc Ice Reeves, Mix Master Ice, Kangol Kid

24. Cherrelle Feat. Alexander O'Neal: Saturday Love (1985 Music Video)

TV-PG | 4 min | Music

A music video for the 1985 song "Saturday Love" by the American rhythm and blues recording artist Cherrelle featuring Alexander O'Neal, a single released from the album "High Priority".

Stars: Cherrelle, Alexander O'Neal

25. Busta Rhymes: Dangerous (1997 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1997 song 'Dangerous' by the American hip-hop recording artist Busta Rhymes, a single released from the album ' When Disaster Strikes'.

Director: Hype Williams | Stars: Busta Rhymes, Bill Duke, Spliff Starr

Votes: 20

26. 4th Annual Black Music Honors (2019 TV Special)

TV-G | 120 min | Music

The 4th Annual Black Music Honors is a ceremony that was hosted by Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett that honors legendary artists who have made significant contributions to African-American... See full summary »

Directors: Nolbert Brown Jr., Michael A. Johnson | Stars: Rickey Smiley, LeToya Luckett, Yolanda Adams, Arrested Development

27. Soul Train Awards (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 155 min | Music

Annual celebration to recognize the best in Soul, R&B and Hip Hop.

Directors: Sandra Restrepo, Iren Brown | Stars: Paula Patton, Tisha Campbell, Ashanti, Tichina Arnold

Votes: 11

28. Jodeci: Freek'n You (1995 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1995 song "Freek'n You" by the American R&B recording group Jodeci from album "The Show, the After Party, the Hotel".

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jodeci, DeVante DeGrate, Dalvin DeGrate, Jo Jo Hailey

Votes: 13

29. Anita Baker: No One in the World (1987 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Short, Music

A music video for the 1986 song "No One in the World" by the American R&B recording artist Anita Baker, a single released from the 1986 album "Rapture".

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Anita Baker, Spike Lee

Votes: 32

30. Sisters in the Name of Love (1986 TV Special)

Not Rated | 60 min | Music

Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle share the stage.

Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick

Votes: 41

31. 7th Annual Black Music Honors (2022 TV Special)

TV-PG | 120 min | Music

The 7th Annual Black Music Honors is a ceremony co-hosted by DeRay Davis and LeToya Luckett that honors legendary artists who have made significant contributions to African American music.

Director: Michael A. Johnson | Stars: DeRay Davis, LeToya Luckett, Mary Mary, Tevin Campbell

32. Slick Rick: Teenage Love (1988 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1989 single "Teenage Love" by Hip-Hop recording artist Slick Rick, from his 1988 album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick". In the music video, Slick Rick raps about ... See full summary »

Stars: Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Lil' Kim

Votes: 13

33. Public Enemy: 911 is a Joke (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 4 min | Comedy, Music

Public Enemy performs in the music video "911 is a Joke" from the album "Fear of a Black Planet" recorded for Def Jam Records. The music video opens with Flavor Flav awakening in bed. He ... See full summary »

Director: Rupert Wainwright | Stars: Public Enemy, Chuck D, DJ Hurricane, Flavor Flav

Votes: 48

34. Will Smith: Will 2K (1999 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Short, Music

In this Music Video, It's a New Year's eve Party of 1999, and Will Smith and His buddies Duane Martin, K-CI from K-CI & JoJo and DJ Jazzy Jeff Will has a Time Machine, that Takes them Back ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Caruso | Stars: Will Smith, Tisha Campbell, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eve

Votes: 83

35. Prince: A Purple Reign (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Music

By 2004, Prince had been through a lot. By having a public battle with his record label, changing his name to an unpronouncible symbol and scrolling the word "slave" on his cheek, Prince ... See full summary »

Director: Rhodri Huw | Stars: Trevor Nelson, Alan Leeds, Jon Bream, Jimmy Jam

Votes: 45

36. Crooklyn Dodgers: Crooklyn (1994 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1994 song "Crooklyn" by the American Hip-Hop recording group Crooklyn Dodgers (comprised of Special Ed, Masta Ace and Buckshot), a single released from the soundtrack to Crooklyn (1994).

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Crooklyn Dodgers, Special Ed, Buckshot, Masta Ace

Votes: 38

37. Soul Music Festival: Part 5 (1999 TV Special)

TV-PG | 57 min | Music

Sinbad's "Soul Music Festival: Part 5" is a summer 1999 music festival organized and hosted by the comedian, and features performances by prominent soul and funk musicians from the 1970s. ... See full summary »

Director: Chuck Vinson | Stars: Sinbad, Roy Ayers, Jon B., Eric Benét

Votes: 8

38. Jodeci: Forever My Lady (1991 Music Video)

Unrated | 6 min | Music

A music video for the 1991 song "Forever My Lady" by the American R&B recording group Jodeci.

Director: Michael Martin | Stars: Jodeci, DeVante DeGrate, Dalvin DeGrate, Jo Jo Hailey

Votes: 8

39. Mary Mary: Shackles (Praise You) (1999 Music Video)

TV-G | 4 min | Music

A music video for the 1999 song "Shackles (Praise You)" by the American gospel recording group Mary Mary, a single released from their debut album "Thankful".

Director: Darren Grant | Stars: Mary Mary, Tina Atkins, Erica Campbell

Votes: 17

40. Black Men United: U Will Know (1994 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the single "U Will Know" by a group of black male music recording artists collectively known as Black Men United (B.M.U.), from the original soundtrack to Jason's Lyric (1994).

Director: Troy Smith | Stars: B.M.U., D'Angelo, After 7, Boyz II Men

Votes: 13

41. DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic: BET Mother's Day Edition (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 30 min | Music

DJ Cassidy will pass the mic to an iconic once-in-lifetime line-up of legendary soul artists to sing their most uplifting, heartwarming, prolific records.

Stars: Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight

42. Kid 'n Play: Funhouse (1990 Music Video)

TV-PG | 6 min | Music

A music video for the 1990 song "Funhouse" by the American Hip-Hop recording artists Kid 'N Play, a single released from the original soundtrack to the film House Party (1990).

Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Kid 'N Play, Paris Barclay, Shireen Crutchfield, Tommy Davidson

Votes: 16

43. Alexander O'Neal: Criticize (1987 Music Video)

TV-PG | 4 min | Music

Alexander O'Neal performs in the music video "Criticize" from the album "Hearsay" recorded for Tabu Records.

Director: Marcelo Anciano | Stars: Alexander O'Neal, Brie Howard, A.J. Johnson

Votes: 14

44. Digable Planets: Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) (1993 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

Digable Planets performs in the music video "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" from the album "Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)" recorded for Pendulum Records and Elektra ... See full summary »

Director: Morgan Lawley | Stars: Digable Planets, Ishmael Butler, Craig Irving, Mary Ann Vierra

Votes: 13

45. The Beat Don't Stop (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, History, Music

The history and legacy of Go-Go music and its contribution to the musical landscape. Appearances from such artists as Doug E. Fresh, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, E.U., Backyard Band, TOB, TCB and DJ Kool.

Stars: Anwan Glover, Wale, Doug E. Fresh, Muriel Bowser

46. Kid 'n Play: Gittin' Funky (1988 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1988 song "Gittin' Funky" by the American Hip-Hop recording group Kid 'N Play, a single released from their album "2 Hype".

Director: Simeon Soffer | Stars: Kid 'N Play, Christopher Martin, Christopher Reid, D.J. Wiz

Votes: 7

47. Babyface: Whip Appeal (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 6 min | Music

Babyface performs in the music video "Whip Appeal" from the album "Tender Lover" recorded for Solar and Epic Records. The music video begins with radio announcer talking about people stuck ... See full summary »

Director: James Yukich | Stars: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Holly Robinson Peete

Votes: 12

48. My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop (2010 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary

A documentary exploring the issues and art of women hip hop artists, from the 1980s through 2010.

Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Chuck D, Missy Elliott, Eve, The Lady of Rage

Votes: 59

49. Midnight Love (1985– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Music

An hour full of R&B love songs provides soulful entertainment. Heartbreak, intimacy, holiday romance, aand soulmate-searching the themes of these vocal works of arts.

Star: Alvn Jones

Votes: 15

50. 112 featuring the Notorious B.I.G. & Mase: Only You (Bad Boy Remix) (1996 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Short, Music

A music video for the 1996 song "Only You (Bad Boy Remix)" by the rhythm and blues recording group 112 featuring hip-hop recording artists The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase, a single released ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Ferguson | Stars: 112, The Notorious B.I.G., Mase, Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Votes: 10