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Premiering April 7, 'Mixtape: The Movie' celebrates the legacy of Hip Hop mixtapes with appearances from Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, A$AP Rocky, DJ Drama, 2 Chainz and more.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images | Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz + More Star In Rap Mixtape Documentary: Watch The Trailer Published on:Mar 23, 2022, 3:25 AM by 0 Streaming may have further blurred the line between albums and mixtapes, but for decades the mixtape played a crucial role in Hip Hop whether it was DJs curating the hottest tracks, new artists building their buzz or established stars exploring their creativity outside of the constraints of a commercial release. Now, the legacy of the rap mixtape is being examined and celebrated in the upcoming documentary, Mixtape: The Movie, directed by Omar Acosta (Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives). Produced by Mercury Studios and Saboteur in collaboration with Def Jam the film is about the story of mixtape culture and its role in spreading Hip Hop around the world about the outlaw DJs who, for the love of the music, turned a criminal enterprise into a creative and commercial backbone of the music business. A post shared by Def Jam Recordings (@defjam) The first official trailer for Mixtape: The Movie was released earlier this week, giving fans a glimpse at the slew of guest appearances from iconic rap figures whose careers are synonymous with mixtapes. The mixtape was everything, says Lil Wayne whose series of Dedication and Da Drought mixtapes in the 2000s remain cult classics. Fat Joeadds, Whatever the relevance of social media is, thats what a mixtape was. Cameos also come from A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz DJ Khaled KRS-One, Jadakiss DJ Drama, Jeezy Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, DJ Clue, Mister Cee, DJ Kay Slay, Bun B, Tony Touch, DJ Whoo Kid, Angie Martinez and more. Read more