9/23/2023 0 Comments Golden sun romSanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs’ chemistry is electric, and they pull off something that every successful rom-com needs: a singularly brilliant scene. Mos Def and Queen Latifah steal the show with their banter. The film, which turns 20 on Tuesday, also ages gracefully, thanks to performances that absolutely sing. The movie tackled so much in so little time: the commercialization of the hip-hop industry, from labels to journalism insecurities about relationships with best friends and a surprisingly nuanced approach to what happens when relationships fall apart. Written by Michael Elliot and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, I have fond memories of the film, and not just because my date went well. I’m about to take my first date to the movies. I spritz on Curve cologne (from the sample bottle) for added effect. My Jordans are clean, any scuff marks scrubbed away with a toothbrush just to make sure. I grab the Ralph Lauren polo shirt my mom got me on sale at Dillard’s, and throw it on. It’s a mild Saturday night in Jackson, Mississippi, and I put on my too-big 569 Levi jeans, making sure the waistband is a few inches below the top of my boxers. Hip Hop at 50 is our year-long look at the people, sound, art, and impact of hip-hop culture on the world.
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