Jay-Z

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Release Date:2025-01-27

Character:Self

Vote Count:7

Paid in Full

Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch, goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall.

Release Date:2002-10-25

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Vote Count:211

Teddy

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Space Dogg

A space adventure set in 1994 Wichita, Kansas.

Release Date:2024-11-29

Department:Sound

Job:Music

The Book of Clarence

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

Release Date:2024-01-11

Department:Sound

Job:Songs

Vote Count:98

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.

Release Date:2022-09-23

Character:Self (archive footage)

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.

Release Date:2021-11-20

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

The Harder They Fall

Gunning for revenge, outlaw Nat Love saddles up with his gang to take down enemy Rufus Buck, a ruthless crime boss who just got sprung from prison.

Release Date:2021-10-22

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Vote Count:1069

Family Feud

Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.

Release Date:2018-01-04

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

Marcy Me

JAY-Z reminisces on his days as a hustler in Marcy Houses in Brooklyn.

Release Date:2017-12-21

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

MaNyfaCedGod

An abstract depiction of a couple going through a tumultuous time in their relationship.

Release Date:2017-08-17

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Adnis

A boxer trains with an old man in vacant building.

Release Date:2017-08-03

Department:Directing

Job:Director

4:44

Centers on two performances; in the first, dancers Storyboard P and Okwui Okpokwasili twist and twine their bodies in a moving two-part dance of desire, pain, and regret. In the second, present-day hip-hop royalty Beyoncé and Jay-Z serenade each other as part of a live performance. The work accompanies Jay-Z's track of the same name, widely viewed as an apology to his wife, Beyoncé for his infidelity and emotional failures as a husband. A collaboration between Arthur Jafa, Malik Sayeed, and Baltimore-based Elissa Blount Moorhead, the video uses cinematography, choreography, and found footage to explore complex and constricted notions of masculinity in an insightful and moving tapestry of Black love and life.

Release Date:2017-07-06

Department:Sound

Job:Songs

Character:Self (archive footage)

The Story of O.J.

Jay-Z explores what being successful means to black people in a world of archetypes and wasteful spending.

Release Date:2017-07-05

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:Jaybo (voice)

Vote Count:1

A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush

Why are white men poised to get rich doing the same thing African-Americans have been going to prison for?

Release Date:2016-09-15

Department:Crew

Job:Script

Character:Narrator (voice)

Vote Count:1

RD20

The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.

Release Date:2016-06-25

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert

Jay-Z B-Sides Concert Sponsored by Tidal Performed at New York's Terminal 5 a setlist stocked with never-before-performed-live fan favorites and forgotten deep cuts, the rapper also used the gig as a pulpit to attack Spotify and pay tribute to B.B. King.

Release Date:2015-05-17

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Annie

Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.

Release Date:2014-12-18

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Vote Count:1283

Top Five

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.

Release Date:2014-12-12

Department:Production

Job:Co-Producer

Vote Count:455

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."

Release Date:2014-09-20

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Self - Performer

Vote Count:32

Made in America

Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.

Release Date:2013-10-11

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Vote Count:8

Picasso Baby

Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Release Date:2013-08-02

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

The Great Gatsby

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

Release Date:2013-05-09

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Vote Count:12329

Free Angela and All Political Prisoners

FREE ANGELA is a feature-length documentary about Angela Davis and the high stakes crime, political movement, and trial that catapults the 26 year-old newly appointed philosophy professor at the University of California at Los Angeles into a seventies revolutionary political icon. Nearly forty years later, and for the first time, Angela Davis speaks frankly about the actions that branded her as a terrorist and simultaneously spurred a worldwide political movement for her freedom.

Release Date:2012-09-09

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Vote Count:27

Watch the Throne

A 10-minute long mini documentary showing the Watch the Throne sessions. Contains snippets of songs such as "Lift Off" and "Why I Love You".

Release Date:2011-09-25

Department:Crew

Job:Thanks

Character:Self

Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call

Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z in concert with star guests from Madison Sqaure Garden, New York City on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Filmed on the day of the release of his Blueprint 3 album, Jay-Z is joined by guests including Rihanna, Kanye West, P Diddy and Pharrell as he performs tracks from the album and classics like Hard Knock Life and 99 Problems. The concert honoured and supported the families of police officers and firefighters who died trying to save others during the recovery efforts of the morning of September 11, 2001.

Release Date:2011-09-19

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

Live 8

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.

Release Date:2005-11-07

Character:Self

Vote Count:23

Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]

A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming debut album, College Dropout. The compilation features the videos to the previously unreleased "Two Words", "Slow Jamz", "Through the Wire", "All Falls Down", the three versions of "Jesus Walks", and "The New Workout Plan", all previously unseen before its release.

Release Date:2005-03-22

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self (segment "Through the Wire")

Vote Count:1

Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course

Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released on November 30, 2004 by rapper, Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park.[1] It went to #1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. As of August 2009, it has sold 1,934,000 copies in the United States alone

Release Date:2004-11-30

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged

H to the Izzo, V to the Izza. That's right, "H.O.V.A." is descending onto the Unplugged scene, and things will never be the same. Get ready for an explosive performance from one of the rap game's biggest players, Jay-Z. This will be the first rap act to step up to the unplugged mic since MTV revived the series this year, so don't miss it.

Release Date:2001-12-08

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

Streets is Watching

Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure and musical numbers into an autobiographical tale of his life in Brooklyn, from hustler to performer. The title of the video comes from his album {^In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 and also includes numbers by M.O.P, Sauce Money, and Memphis Bleek. This is Jay-Z's first direct-to-video release; it's self-directed,

Release Date:1998-05-12

Department:Sound

Job:Music

Character:Jay-Z

Vote Count:1

Forty Acres

A Civil Rights attorney must fight for survival when he’s invited to join an elite black organization with a mind-blowing secret

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Legacy

A group of inmates discuss their daily routines inside prison, their crimes and how they don't tolerate the system. It all changes when a powerful and respected veteran prisoner named Mr. Carter talks about certain important things.

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Teddy

Cudi’s own words: “Think ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ as a movie”

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Piece by Piece

A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.

Release Date:2024-10-10

Character:Jay-Z (voice)

Vote Count:84

TMZ Presents | The Downfall of Diddy

A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there.

Release Date:2024-04-28

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:16

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.

Release Date:2023-12-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:28

JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own

The rapper discusses his life, his music, his work in criminal justice, his business acumen and his family.

Release Date:2023-11-14

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv details the life of Michael L. Bivins. A kid from Roxbury's Orchard Park Projects who dreamed of playing in the NBA, but due to his popularity he joined the legendary group New Edition.

Release Date:2023-08-24

Character:Self

Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle

It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionaire hip-hop star, Jay-Z. He turned his pain into passion and used the suffering to influence the words and lyrics in his music.

Release Date:2023-08-12

Character:self

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Release Date:2022-11-19

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:7

Black Is King

This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.

Release Date:2020-07-30

Vote Count:128

Hydration

Taking audiences backstage and behind the scenes of Pharrell's ground-breaking Something in the Water festival, using music to bring together his divided hometown of Virginia Beach.

Release Date:2020-04-15

Character:Self

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.

Release Date:2020-04-10

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:5

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, featuring candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.

Release Date:2019-09-06

Character:Self

Vote Count:10

Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

Release Date:2019-07-31

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:1

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.

Release Date:2019-04-16

Character:Self - Special Guest

Vote Count:332

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

The night's most anticipated appearance came from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who brought their On the Run II show to Johannesburg while paying tribute to Nelson "Mandiba" Mandela.

Release Date:2018-12-02

Character:Self

Quincy

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.

Release Date:2018-09-09

Character:Self

Vote Count:106

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unknown audio to tell the story along with interviews with those that knew him the best.

Release Date:2017-09-04

Character:Self

Vote Count:15

Moonlight

A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".

Release Date:2017-08-10

Character:Richard (voice)

Kill Jay-Z

Jay-Z reflects on his decisions and mistakes and how they have affected his relationships.

Release Date:2017-07-27

Character:Narrator

Bam

Musicians Jay-Z and Damien Marley discuss their upbringing and how it influences their music.

Release Date:2017-07-20

Character:Self

Time: The Kalief Browder Story

The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for over 1,000 days.

Release Date:2017-03-01

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:29

Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square

Here in Times Square is a concert television special featuring American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. Recorded at Times Square in New York City, the concert featured Keys and various guests performing songs from Keys sixth studio album Here (2016) and her previous albums, as well as covers. The concert was directed by Hamish Hamilton and recorded on October 9, 2016. It aired on BET in the United States on November 3, 2016 and later in other countries. The concert featured guest appearances from a number of artists. Q-Tip, Nas, Questlove, John Mayer made an appearance and Jay Z joined Keys for a performance of "Empire State of Mind" (2009). Keys was joined on stage by her band and background singers. Tickets to the concert were free. The event was sponsored by Olay and the Mayor's Office for Media and Entertainment.

Release Date:2016-11-03

Character:Self - Singer

Vote Count:1

Bang Bang

Release Date:2014-09-15

Character:Jay-Z

Vote Count:1

Beyoncé

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship issues, inspired by Beyoncé's desire to assert her full creative freedom.

Release Date:2014-06-13

Character:Self

Vote Count:29

The Sound of Change Live

The Sound of Change was a benefit concert held at Twickenham Stadium in London, England, as part of the Chime for Change initiative, founded by Beyoncé with the help of actress Salma Hayek and Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. The concert features live performances by Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding and others.

Release Date:2013-06-01

Character:Self

Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows

Gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna's unprecedented globetrotting concert tour that hit seven countries in seven days with seven shows to promote her seventh album.

Release Date:2013-05-06

Character:Self

Vote Count:22

So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert

Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the label's 20-year anniversary.

Release Date:2013-02-23

Character:Self

Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry

Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?

Release Date:2012-11-24

Character:Self

Beyoncé: Year of 4

"Beyoncé: Year of 4" documents the year-long personal and artistic journey that inspired Beyoncé's fourth solo album, 4.

Release Date:2011-07-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes

'Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes' was recorded during the Linkin Park's annual Projekt Revolution festival tour at the Milton Keynes National Bowl on June 29, 2008. The concert featured material from all three of the band's albums, as well as songs from their EP, 'Collision Course' with Jay-Z, and elements from 'Reanimation' and Fort Minor's 'The Rising Tied'.

Release Date:2008-12-25

Character:Self

Vote Count:19

The Beyoncé Experience Live

"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 2, 2007, during her worldwide tour The Beyoncé Experience. The show features guest appearances from rapper Jay-Z on "Upgrade U" and former Destiny's Child mates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland on "Survivor". For one night only on November 19, 2007, the show was shown in theaters across the U.S.

Release Date:2007-11-16

Character:Self

Vote Count:22

Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life

The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now Notorious B.I.G. is revealed.

Release Date:2007-05-16

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:15

B'Day Anthology Video Album

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release. Beyoncé shot nine videos for the album, and four pre-filmed videos were also included. B'Day Anthology Video Album debuted at number twenty-four on the US Top Music Videos chart dated April 28, 2007. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 3, 2007, denoting the shipments of 200,000 copies.

Release Date:2007-04-03

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt

Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States and on Northwestside Records in the United Kingdom. The album features production by DJ Premier, Ski, Knobody and Clark Kent, and guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, and The Notorious B.I.G., among others. Similar to Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995), Reasonable Doubt incorporates a mafioso theme, while it also integrates topics such as betrayal and reminiscence.

Release Date:2007-01-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Kingdom Come

Kingdom Come is a video included in the ninth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 21, 2006, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings.

Release Date:2006-11-21

Letter to the President

Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.

Release Date:2005-03-29

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Through the Fire

"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.

Release Date:2005-01-01

Vote Count:5

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.

Release Date:2004-04-02

Character:Self

Vote Count:3

R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection

This DVD/CD combination package features all of R. Kelly's biggest music videos from the first 10 years of his career, and one of the most potent new videos: "Thoia Thing." The bonus CD contains 5 tracks.

Release Date:2003-10-21

Character:Jay Z (segment "Fiesta (Remix)")

Vote Count:3

Beef

A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.

Release Date:2003-08-03

Character:Self

Vote Count:13

The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September 11th. More than 6000 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers attended as guests.

Release Date:2001-10-20

Character:Self

Vote Count:14

Mariah Carey: #1's

1's is Mariah Carey's sixth DVD/video release. It contains 14 of Mariah' s #1 hits such as Heartbreaker, My All, Honey, Always Be My Baby, One Sweet Day and much more.

Release Date:1998-11-12

Character:Self

Vote Count:6

Paragraphs I Manifest

Upcoming documentary by Big Daddy Kane.

Character:Self

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.

Release Date:2022-02-16

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:49

Women of the Movement

A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

Release Date:2022-01-06

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:13

You're Watching Video Music Box

The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.

Release Date:2021-12-03

Character:Self

Vote Count:5

Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

A merger of megastar music. Discover the story of multi-genre performer and fashion promoter, Beyonce Knowles sand the world's first hip hop billionaire, Jay-Z.

Release Date:2021-12-01

Character:Self

Hart to Heart

A-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected true selves over a glass of wine with Kevin Hart. No topic is off-limits as guests open up about careers, family, loss and love.

Release Date:2021-08-05

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:6

This Is Pop

Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

Release Date:2021-03-06

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:17

History 101

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Release Date:2020-05-22

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:95

Free Meek

This intimate documentary series chronicles Meek Mill's transformation from chart-topping rapper to galvanizing face of criminal justice reform. As Meek, his family and his legal team fight for his freedom, cameras capture the birth of the #FREEMEEK movement and re-investigate a case filled with allegations of dirty cops and systemic corruption in a broken judicial system.

Release Date:2019-08-09

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Self

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:3

On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live during their 2019 "On the Run II Tour."

Release Date:2018-12-12

Character:Self

Shut Up and Dribble

An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.

Release Date:2018-11-03

Character:Self - Musician & Businessman

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:1

The Shop

A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

Release Date:2018-08-28

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:11

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

This six-part docuseries focuses on the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, whose killer was allowed to go free after he claimed self defense.

Release Date:2018-07-30

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:2

Explained

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Release Date:2018-05-23

Character:Self (archive footage)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:112

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.

Release Date:2018-01-12

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:58

Lemonade

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.

Release Date:2016-04-23

Character:Self

Vote Count:160

J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming

One of music’s biggest stars returns home to Fayetteville, NC, delivering a riveting performance in the exclusive HBO presentation J. COLE FOREST HILLS DRIVE: HOMECOMING, debuting SATURDAY, JAN. 9 (10:00–11:30 p.m. ET/PT). Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s own words and music, and through the observations of those who know him best. Featuring guest appearances by Jay Z and Drake, J. COLE FOREST HILLS DRIVE: HOMECOMING showcases live versions of all 13 songs from his third album, “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” Cole delivers a powerful performance that leaves his fans elated or in tears, connecting with audiences in a way few others can. Songs from “2014 Forest Hills Drive” include “January 28th,” “Wet Dreamz,” “03’ Adolescence,” “A Tale of 2 Citiez,” “Fire Squad,” “St. Tropez,” “Love Yourz,” “G.O.M.D.,” “No Role Modelz,” “Hello” and “Apparently.”

Release Date:2016-01-09

Character:Jay-Z

Vote Count:4

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends by engaging their listeners and breaking the biggest rap artists ever.

Release Date:2015-10-01

Vote Count:25

Yours And Mine

A retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ.

Release Date:2014-12-12

Character:Self

Global Citizen Festival 2014

Release Date:2014-09-27

Character:Self

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Featuring rare demos, interviews and live performances; it is told in it's entirety from Mayer's perspective. Centered mostly on his career and professional accomplishments, Someday I'll Fly strips away the typical gossip surrounding Mayer to provide an intimate look at the life and career of a lauded musician.

Release Date:2014-04-06

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Beyoncé: Self-Titled

"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visual Album. This version has been edited into a full-length film.

Release Date:2013-12-13

Character:Self

Life Is But a Dream

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

Release Date:2013-06-10

Character:Self

Vote Count:62

Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

It’s been a long time since the rapper-turned-mogul played an intimate show. But he managed to do just that, in front of a crowd of 18,000 New Yorkers.

Release Date:2012-10-11

Character:Self

Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012

Ever since her arrival on planet pop at the age of 16, Rihanna has used her dazzling star power to climb to the top of the celeb ranks, amassing over 80 million album and single sales. The Bajan beauty's eyebrow raising stage shows have become infamous for their raciness and fun, carefree vibe. Creating addictive, inescapable tracks that constantly set tongues wagging, Rihanna brings her mesmerising presence and string of hits to the Hackney Weekend stage in this awe-inspiring performance.

Release Date:2012-06-24

Character:Self

Vote Count:8

…Sings Musicals

BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie.

Release Date:2012-01-15

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:1

The Love We Make

"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. It also chronicles the planning and performance of the benefit concert that took place less than six months after the attacks: "The Concert For New York City".

Release Date:2011-09-10

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Hot 97

Funkmaster Flex does silly stuff on a radio show in new york

Release Date:2011-07-20

Department:Sound

Job:Musician

Episode Count:1

Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, 6 continents, 1.1 million fans. Beyoncé’s I Am... World Tour captures concert footage from numerous shows edited into one extraordinary concert. Weaved into this concert are highlights that give a rare glimpse into the dynamic and personal world of this multi-faceted icon. As a bonus is a behind-the-scenes documentary entitled Mic and a Light. I Am... World Tour Blu-ray captures not only an unforgettable performance from the superstar singer and entertainer, but showcases her astonishing talent as a filmmaker, director and producer.

Release Date:2010-11-30

Character:Self

Vote Count:23

Hitlåtens historia

Music show that tells the story behind modern pop classics.

Release Date:2010-01-16

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1

The Jay Leno Show

The Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m. from September 14, 2009 to February 9, 2010 on NBC, after Leno's initial retirement from hosting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In January 2010, NBC announced that due to affiliate concerns about its effect on their newscasts, The Jay Leno Show would be shortened to 30 minutes and moved from primetime to 11:35 p.m., the timeslot that had been occupied by The Tonight Show for nearly 60 years. The Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien released a public statement saying that he would not participate in moving Tonight to 12:05 a.m., asserting that it would damage the highly respected franchise. Despite much support for O'Brien from both the public and media professionals alike NBC maintained its plan to move Leno to 11:35. On January 21, 2010, NBC reached a $45 million settlement with O'Brien in order to end his contract. Leno resumed his duties as host of Tonight on March 1, 2010. Leno ended on February 9, 2010 after being on the air for only four months, with Entertainment Weekly calling the program television's "Biggest Bomb of All Time."

Release Date:2009-09-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:15

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and high quality blend.

Release Date:2009-07-06

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:1

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.

Release Date:2009-03-19

Character:Self (archive footage)

Vote Count:4

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do

DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO lend a helping hand by hosting over 107 minutes of the strongest video blends in the market. With over 40 new video mixes, bonus interviews (including TI, Lupe and Young Joc), and a live performance by the Clipse, "How We Do Vol 6" is action packed from start to finish! This DVD is a must have for any hip-hop fan and a great edition to DJ SWB's always highly anticipated "How We Do" series. And If you don't believe our word, just check out the trailer and see the excitement for yourself!

Release Date:2009-02-09

Character:Self

Vote Count:4

Skavlan

Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in January 2009, and the first guests to appear on the show were former Prime Minister of Sweden Göran Persson and his wife Anitra Steen. On 8 May 2009, it was announced that Skavlan had been renewed for a second season. It was also announced that the show would no longer only be produced by SVT in Sweden; Skavlan would now be partly produced in Norway by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. The first twelve episodes of Skavlan's second season were produced by SVT in Sweden, and the remaining twelve by NRK in Norway. Skavlan speaks Norwegian and his dialog is therefore subtitled in Swedish in Sweden, even though the two languages are quite similar and mutually intelligible. If the persons being interviewed by Skavlan are Swedish, he often tells them to let him know if they do not understand what he is saying. Swedish novelist Jan Guillou has criticized SVT for subtitling the program, stating "there is no need for that. If the host had been Danish, subtitling would have been necessary, but with a Norwegian host it does not make any sense."

Release Date:2009-01-16

Character:Self - Guest

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:10

Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi

Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwide, took her newest show on the road in 2006 for the first time in more than three years. The Adventures of Mimi, her most successful tour ever, shaped up to be a grand celebration, drawing on songs—many performed for the first time ever—from her 15-year career.

Release Date:2007-12-04

Character:Self

Vote Count:18

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.

Release Date:2007-10-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:896

Hoodz: Big Beef

This DVD features all of hip-hop's beefs that have spilled over into the streets. It is a series of mini-documentaries which dissect the origin of the beef directly from the mouths of the artists and their hoods.

Release Date:2007-10-02

Character:Actor

Beef IV

Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop rivalries and beefs (arguments). It was released on DVD on September 18, 2007. It was directed by Peter Alton and lasts approximately 108 minutes. It was narrated by Charlie Murphy.

Release Date:2007-09-18

Character:Self

Vote Count:5

Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

The Jay Z Royal Albert Hall concert marks the first time that a hip hop act has headlined at the 135 year old London venue. The event follows Jay Z’s landmark Fade to Black concert at New York’s Madison Square Gardens, held in 2004,

Release Date:2006-11-21

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Hogan Knows Best

Hogan Knows Best is an American reality documentary television series on VH1. The series debuted on July 10, 2005 and centered on the family life of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. Often focusing on the Hogans' raising of their children, and on Hulk Hogan's attempts to manage and assist in his children's burgeoning careers. The title of the show is a play on the title of a show from the 1950s, Father Knows Best. After the cancellation of Hogan Knows Best in 2007, a spin-off entitled Brooke Knows Best debuted in 2008, and ran for two seasons.

Release Date:2005-07-10

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:20

The MC: Why We Do It

"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form. The MC started out as a mere introducer of musical acts, but when DJs began spinning tracks at block parties in the Bronx in the late 1970s, the MC began to rap along to the beats, emerging as the focal point of a new music form. The film not only explores the origins of MC'ing, but the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. As Hip Hop turns 25 years old, MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Written by Iain Kennedy

Release Date:2005-02-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

JAY-Z: Fade to Black

An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.

Release Date:2004-11-05

Character:Self

Vote Count:13

The Ashlee Simpson Show

The Ashlee Simpson Show was a television reality show about the life of Ashlee Simpson. The first season, taped from 2003 to mid-2004, focused on the beginnings of her career as a singer and the recording of her debut album, Autobiography. A second season, taped from late 2004 to early 2005, focused on her career after the album's release. Consisting of eight half-hour episodes, the first season ran on MTV in the U.S. in the summer of 2004. The show proved quite successful and helped to establish widespread recognition for Simpson, whose album was released on July 20, 2004, a month after the show began airing, and debuted at number one in sales. Jordan Schur, the president of Simpson's record label, Geffen, said that "There's no question that it really helped expose her and her music. She's got a tremendous personality; people gravitate toward that. They want to watch her and listen to her music." The second season, consisting of ten episodes, aired in early 2005.

Release Date:2004-06-16

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

Release Date:2003-09-08

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:157

The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker

If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, the legendary sports center in Harlem. Stephon Marbury, Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal, Lamar Odom, Steve Francis, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, Jamal Crawford, and plenty of other NBA superstars have all laced their sneakers against equally respected street ballers to put on a showcase for the fans. This documentary covers the scheduled 2003 title match between Fat Joe’s team, Terror Squad, and Jay-Z’s team, Team S.Dot Carter. Things fell apart and the match never materialized. The basketball world was left utterly disappointed, however, the hype alone was substantial enough to never be forgotten.

Release Date:2003-08-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Real Time with Bill Maher

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

Release Date:2003-02-21

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:209

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date:2003-01-26

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:162

Paper Soldiers

Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.

Release Date:2002-06-01

Character:Jay-Z (Rapper in Studio)

Vote Count:22

State Property

A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream.

Release Date:2002-01-18

Character:Untouchable J

Vote Count:44

Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1

Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, features 10 videos depicting his creative approach and artistry unmatched while becoming celebrated by music aficionados and film enthusiasts.

Release Date:2002-01-01

Vote Count:2

American Rap Stars

American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip-Hop.

Release Date:2002-01-01

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.

Release Date:2001-11-02

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:25

Backstage

If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut and uncensored. Complete with on-stage performances you'll see an intimate view of what life is like at one of the biggest Rap Concert tours of all time. It shows life on the road, in hotels and off stage in a way you've never seen before.

Release Date:2000-09-08

Character:Self

Vote Count:7

Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special

Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98 Degrees, Jay Z, Da Brat, Joe and DJ Clue.

Release Date:1999-12-14

Character:Self

Vote Count:1

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teens aged 13–19. The program features a number of celebrities and also musical performers. The winners are awarded with authentic mini size (182 cm) surfboards designed with a summertime theme. The ceremony has created spin-off teen awards on YouTube.

Release Date:1999-08-01

Character:Self - Nominee

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:8

Classic Albums

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

Release Date:1997-04-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:8

The Chris Rock Show

The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.

Release Date:1997-02-07

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:10

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Release Date:1996-07-22

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:551

MADtv

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox.

Release Date:1995-10-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:117

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles, behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the show, and musical performances.

Release Date:1995-02-10

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:12

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.

Release Date:1993-09-13

Character:Self - Guest

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:136

MTV Unplugged

MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.

Release Date:1989-11-26

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:12

MTV Video Music Awards

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

Release Date:1984-09-14

Character:Self - Presenter

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:19

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Release Date:1975-10-11

Character:Self - Musical Guest

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:434

The Grammys

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.

Release Date:1959-11-29

Character:Self

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:45

Today

Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest running American television series. Originally a two-hour program on weekdays, it expanded to Sundays in 1987 and Saturdays in 1992. The weekday broadcast expanded to three hours in 2000, and to four hours in 2007. Today's dominance was virtually unchallenged by the other networks until the late 1980s, when it was overtaken by ABC's Good Morning America. Today retook the Nielsen ratings lead the week of December 11, 1995, and held onto that position for 852 consecutive weeks until the week of April 9, 2012, when it was beaten by Good Morning America yet again. In 2002, Today was ranked #17 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest Television Shows of All Time.

Release Date:1952-01-14

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:26