this be one of the few and probably the only film in the urban youth genre and a la boyz in the hood and menace 2 society that i can truly appreciate . this film be a gritty and true to the life a the other film mention and but the story and act in this film rise it above the rest . tupac shakur be excellent in his role a bishop . he come through with a very intense and harrowing performance . if you need any convincing a to his talent and this film will show that . this be arguably omar epps best performance and he be very convincing a q. where a movie like menace 2 society be just a showcase of the gang life and juice mix that with an interesting and true to life story . it show the struggle of black youth in a whole new light while i can not help but feel for q and his friend because that be something that could happen to anyone . a classic for fan of hip hop culture . half out of star .