Rogue Culture Aficionado

It's doubtful the kids buying Hip Hop albums these days know just how talented Notorious Big was back in the day. And after I read the script, it's doubtful that "Generation Me" will even care. The script wasn't bad, per se, but it's just too late to tell this particular Hip Hop story. It also leaves a bad taste in my mouth because once again P. Diddy capitalizes off the skills, charisma and legend of his much loved counter part and friend. Most likely, this will end up as rainy Sunday afternoon fare.

Jamal "Gravy" Woolard (a.k.a. the guy who got shot in the ass outside of Hot 97), who has no onscreen experience was cast partly because of his resemblance to Biggie and partly because he's a well-known lyricist in the mixed tape arena. But other than that, the supporting cast which includes; Angela Bassett as Voletta Wallace, Derek Luke as a flashy young P. Diddy, Naturi Naughton as Lil' Kim, and Anthony Mackie as Tupac, will be shouldering the weight of this one.

Maybe I will change my mind in January and check it out... but I doubt it.