
116 minutes
7/22/2005
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Terrence Howard
as Djay

Anthony Anderson
as Key

Taryn Manning
as Nola

Taraji P. Henson
as Shug

DJ Qualls
as Shelby

Ludacris
as Skinny Black

Paula Jai Parker
as Lexus

Elise Neal
as Yevette

Isaac Hayes
as Arnel

Juicy J
as Tigga
William Engram
as Slobs
Bobby Sandimanie
as Yellow Jacket
Haystak
as Mickey
Claude Phillips
as Harold
Josey Scott
as Elroy
John Still
as Shop Owner
Jay Munn
as Prison Guard
Michael Hooks Jr.
as Block Manager
Jerome Toles
as Police Officer

DJ Paul
as R.L.
Al Kapone
as Kateezy
Jennifer Bynum Green
as Choir Lead Singer
Kelvin Birrus
as Choir Singer #1
Tiran D. Boyland
as Choir Singer #2
H. Renee Cogar
as Choir Singer #3
Brandon Seiferth
as Choir Singer #4
Deborah Manning Thomas
as Choir Singer #5
Terrence Brown
as Piano Player
T.C. Sharpe
as Arnel's Drunk
Lindsey Roberts
as Harper
Free Sol
as Bathroom Kid
Clarence Mabon
as Police Officer #2
Mark Goodfellow
as Pawn Shop Owner
Latasha Texas
as Stripper #1
Tracy Davis
as Stripper #2
Erica Miller
as God Bless America Girl
Helen Bowman
as Defendant
Josh Driver
as Bar Tender (uncredited)
Dennis Phillippi
as Self (voice) (uncredited)

Jeff Pope
as Trick (uncredited)
Kenon Walker
as Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)