“The Rapper – Official Web Series Trailer #1 [HD]”

Synopsis: ATLANTA, GA – Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich; yet, a tragedy for the poor. While in his second year out of high school with no college or work plans, Octavious Brackins II is doing his best to get by. Together, he and close friend Kentrell Hopkins are waist deep in the streets, and are constantly finding themselves in sticky situations. After all is said and done, he is aware that this is not the future that he wants for himself. Understanding that he could possibly continue the cycle and end up like his father, who is currently serving a life sentence in prison, Octavious learns to put all that consumes him in rhymes along with his beat making best friend Demarcus. Together they pool their resources and determination to record music.

Nonetheless, things begin to get shaky once Octavious’s mother Angela becomes aware of his double life. Under those circumstances, she puts him out of the house. Shortly after, he takes shelter with Demarcus and his grandmother. A young lost soul just trying to get through life, Octavious finds purpose upon meeting the charismatic, entrepreneur Brother Will. On the positive side, Brother Will helps sponsor his pursuit of becoming the big rap star.

Written and directed by seasoned filmmaker Vinnie LaMotte, shot by award-winning cinematographer Jonathan Thompson, and set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, “The Rapper” is a raw and gritty tale of the lost who traveled to super stardom, and is sure to create a dedicated audience with it’s outstanding visuals and great relatable story telling.

Starring: Joel Henry, Muhammad Cannon, Terry “Squirrel” Brown, Jackson Tenise, Brittany LaShalle, Jessica Hanna, Deon Robertson, Ashton Breon
Writer/s: Vinnie LaMotte
Director/s: Vinnie LaMotte

1st Trailer For ‘The Rapper’ Web Series

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