Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious is downright chubby with actors playing rappers. But what about when rappers attempt to play actor? We run down the top rap-tors' resumés. By Eric Alt
Movies:Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, American Gangster, Wanted For a guy who positions himself as an urban poet, Common seems to get his thug posturing fix through movie roles. Next up: He'll be fighting on the side of the resistance in Terminator Salvation. Acting Calibre: Surprisingly solid. Won't ruin your movie, won't upstage the stars. He seems pretty cool with having his cue forever be something like "will someone shoot this motherfucker?"
