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*A trailer has been released for the upcoming RZA-helmed film “Love Beats Rhymes,” starring Azealia Banks, Jill Scott and Common in the story of an aspiring rapper who turns to poetry to help ...

Love Beats Rhymes is more of a showcase for star Azealia Banks than director RZA, but his influence is still felt in this formulaic hip-hop romance. RZA made the transition from Wu-Tang Clan to film ...

*Surprise! Who knew?! Azealia Banks pulls off a surprising and delightful performance as the lead protagonist Coco in “Love Beats Rhymes.” This is the first her work as an actor has been seen, and ...

College student Coco dreams of being a rapper, but is told by a professor that she needs to hone her craft in order to find success. Soon, Coco seeks inspiration for her art at poetry slams and rap ...