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: 236,223 | 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: 155,430 | Gross: $57.50M

3. 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: 157,680 | Gross: $75.33M

4. 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: 38,977 | Gross: $47.62M

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: 23,003

6. House Party (1990)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Music

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: 16,766 | Gross: $26.39M

7. 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: 23,182 | Gross: $8.20M

8. 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: 7,687 | Gross: $10.10M

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: 26,181 | Gross: $30.51M

10. 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: 1,953

11. 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: 625

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: 61

13. 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

14. 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: 1,795

15. 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: 333

16. Various Artists: Listen Up (1990 Music Video)

Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Music

A music video for the 1990 song "Listen Up" performed by various music recording artists collectively known as Listen Up, the single appears on the soundtrack to Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990).

Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Tevin Campbell, Ray Charles, El DeBarge

17. 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: 53

18. Method Man Feat. Mary J. Blige: All I Need (Razor Sharp Mix) (1995 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1995 song "All I Need (Razor Sharp Mix)" by the American Hip-Hop recording artist Method Man featuring the R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige, and remixed by producer ... See full summary »

Director: Diane Martel | Stars: Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Masta Killa, Raekwon

Votes: 14

19. 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

20. 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

21. BET Awards 2021 (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 210 min | Music

BET Awards 2021 is a ceremony hosted by Taraji P. Henson that celebrates the achievements of African-Americans in television, film, music and sports. The ceremony takes place at the ... See full summary »

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Buteau

Votes: 27

22. 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

23. Positive K: I Got a Man (1993 Music Video)

TV-PG | 4 min | Comedy, Music

Positive K performs in the music video "I Got a Man" from the album "The Skills Dat Pay da Bills" recorded for Island Records. The music video begins with Positive K heading to a backyard ... See full summary »

Director: Hype Williams | Stars: Positive K, Special K.

Votes: 15

24. 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

25. 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: 33

26. 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

27. Cameo: Single Life (1985 Music Video)

TV-G | 4 min | Music

A music video for the 1985 song "Single Life" by the American funk band Cameo.

Star: Cameo

28. 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: 12

29. Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995 TV Special)

TV-PG | 120 min | Music

A music awards ceremony hosted by Arsenio Hall that honored Soul Train's 25th Anniversary with a Hall of Fame tribute. The event was held on November 22, 1995 at the Shrine Auditorium in ... See full summary »

Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Debbie Allen, Tisha Campbell, Bill Clinton

Votes: 39

30. 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

31. 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

32. Soul Music Festival: Part 4 (1998 TV Special)

TV-PG | 170 min | Music

Sinbad's "Soul Music Festival: Part IV" is a summer 1998 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, Earth Wind & Fire, The Emotions, Isaac Hayes

33. A Tribe Called Quest: I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1990 song "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" by the American Hip-Hop recording group A Tribe Called Quest, a singled released from the group's debut album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm".

Director: Charles Stone III | Stars: A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Q-Tip

Votes: 16

34. Air Mail Special (1941)

3 min | Short, Musical

In this Soundie, Count Basie and His Orchestra play the title song while many couples do the Lindy Hop.

Director: Robert R. Snody | Stars: Count Basie and His Orchestra, Count Basie, Jeanne Bayer, Winnie Johnson

Votes: 60

35. 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

36. 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, Tichina Arnold, Parker McKenna Posey

Votes: 11

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. Biz Markie: Vapors (1988 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

Biz Markie performs in the music video "Vapors" from the album "Goin' Off" recorded for Cold Chillin' Records. The video opens with Biz Markie being interviewed by a news crew. While ... See full summary »

Director: Lionel C. Martin | Stars: Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Tj Swan, Cool V.

Votes: 11

39. 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

40. Ice-T: New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme) (1991 Music Video)

TV-PG | 5 min | Music

Ice-T performs in the music video "New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" from the original motion picture soundtrack for New Jack City (1991) and the album "O.G. Original Gangster" recorded for ... See full summary »

Directors: Kenneth Doty, Ice-T | Stars: D.J. Aladdin, Ice-T

Votes: 16

41. Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Aaron Hall: Now That We Found Love (1991 Music Video)

Unrated | 4 min | Music

A music video for the 1991 song "Now That We Found Love" by the American Hip-Hop recording group Heavy D & The Boyz featuring R&B artist Aaron Hall, a single released from the album "Peaceful Journey".

Director: Drew Carolan | Stars: Heavy D & The Boyz, Edward Ferrell, Aaron Hall, Heavy D

42. Whodini: One Love (1986 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1986 song "One Love" by the American Hip-Hop recording group Whodini from their album "Back in Black".

Director: Rolando Hudson | Stars: Whodini, John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher, Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins

Votes: 7

43. Stop the Violence Movement: Self Destruction (1989 Music Video)

TV-PG | 7 min | Music

A music video for the 1988 charity song "Self-Destruction" by a collection of Hip-Hop recording artists called Stop the Violence Movement. The music video brings awareness of the elevated ... See full summary »

Directors: Lionel C. Martin, Andre Banks | Stars: KRS-One, D-Nice, Ms. Melodie, Boogie Down Productions

Votes: 12

44. 5th Annual Black Music Honors (2020 TV Special)

TV-G | 120 min | Music

The 5th Annual Black Music Honors is a ceremony that was hosted by Rickey Smiley that honors legendary artists who have made significant contributions to African-American music. The ... See full summary »

Director: Michael A. Johnson | Stars: Rickey Smiley, En Vogue, Deborah Cox, Fred Hammond

45. 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: 16

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. Mint Condition: Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) (1991 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1991 song "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" by the American R&B recording group Mint Condition, released for their album "Meant to Be Mint". In the music video, ... See full summary »

Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Mint Condition, Jeffrey Allen, Lawrence Waddell, Stokley Williams

50. The Boys: Crazy (1990 Music Video)

Unrated | 5 min | Music

A music video for the 1990 song "Crazy" by the American R&B recording artists The Boys, a single released their 1990 album "The Boys".

Stars: The Boys, Bilal Abdul-Samad, Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Khiry Abdul-Samad