In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jazsmin LewisTawanna | Tawanna |
 CoolioEmcee | Emcee |
 John CothranBumma | Bumma |
| SSteve ConnellArtis | Artis |
| RRahman JamaalFlip | Flip |
| KKazz Wingate IVCassius 'Cash' Bernard | Cassius 'Cash' Bernard |
| 44-ZoneSelf | Self |
 Chino XLCrazy 8 | Crazy 8 |
| TTakbir BashirTak | Tak |
| JJohn CabMugger One | Mugger One |
| CCharlie CapenYoung Businessman | Young Businessman |
 Michael ColyarChi-Barnes | Chi-Barnes |
| KKeith EwellTony | Tony |
 J.B. Ghuman Jr.Jimmy | Jimmy |
| TToby HowardQuentin Bernard | Quentin Bernard |
 Brian McKnightRecord Executive | Record Executive |
 Antonio NegretDoctor | Doctor |
 Terrell J. RamseyGreyton | Greyton |
 Betsy RandleMarie Bernard | Marie Bernard |
 Jermaine WilliamsByron | Byron |
| DDavid WilliamsDoctor | Doctor |
 Gregory Alan WilliamsMr. Bernard | Mr. Bernard |
 Bob MinorRobbery Victim (uncredited) | Robbery Victim (uncredited) |
 Paul WillsonOfficer Rodney | Officer Rodney |