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On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 160 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. In the DVD extras Singleton says that he decided at last to put up the money himself because he was exasperated at his friends' not getting what their film deserved. The film experienced many years of near-misses and outright rejection from major studios and potential financiers before finally being backed by its longtime supporter John Singleton. The Italian title is appended with "Il colore della musica" which means "The color of music". For example, the Russian translation of the title means "The bustle and the motion". However, after recognizing the complexity and depth of the character, he reversed his earlier decision and took on the role.Īs concepts of both hustle and flow are unique to African American culture, it turned out to be nearly impossible to find proper translations for international release of the film. He reportedly was attempting to avoid being typecast as a "pimp" archetype. Terrence Howard initially turned down the role of DJay. Two correctional officers ask DJay to listen to their demo. The pair then prepare to discuss their future business plans. While serving his time, DJay is visited by Key and learns that Nola has successfully gotten radio DJs to play his songs, which have become local hits. DJay is charged with assault and possession of a firearm and is sentenced to 11 months in prison. He then exchanges a glance with a tearful Shug before a brawl breaks out after one of Black's crew sucker punches him. DJay turns himself in and tells prostitute Nola to safeguard his writing pad with his lyrics on it, also placing her in charge of sending his songs to radio stations.

DJay shoots the man in his arm with Black's gun and escapes.ĭJay arrives home to find the police and Black's associates waiting for him. A member of Black's entourage enters the bathroom and pulls out his gun. In a fit of rage, DJay nearly beats Black to death but attempts to resuscitate him. Black is dismissive at first, but DJay successfully persuades him into taking the tape.īefore leaving the party, DJay discovers that a drunken Black has destroyed his tape. DJay gains admittance under the pretext of providing marijuana, with the true intention of giving Black his demo tape. After their first recording, DJay gains romantic feelings toward Shug, even sharing a passionate kiss.ĭJay's friend Arnel informs him that Skinny Black, a successful Memphis rapper, will be returning for a Fourth of July party. The group eventually records several tracks, including " Whoop That Trick" and " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". DJay's pregnant prostitute, Shug, joins in the creative process, singing hooks. DJay throws out one of his prostitutes, Lexus, along with her infant son, for ridiculing him. DJay must hustle those around him in order to procure equipment and recording time, and Key's relationship with his wife becomes strained. The group experiences setbacks throughout the creative process. DJay proves his talent, and his first song appears to have a decent chance of getting local radio play. Key and his sound-mixer friend Shelby help DJay put together several songs in which he expresses the frustrations of struggling to survive in the ghetto. After reacquainting himself with an old friend and sound technician, Key, DJay decides to make hip hop music.

The film received numerous accolades and nominations, and was nominated twice at the 78th Academy Awards for Best Actor (Howard) and Academy Award for Best Original Song for Three 6 Mafia's song " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp", winning the latter and becoming the second hip hop song to win an Academy Award, after Eminem's " Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile.ĭJay is a pimp and drug dealer living in Memphis, Tennessee, who is dissatisfied with his life, and is going through a midlife crisis. It was also a commercial success, grossing $23.5 million against a production budget of $2.8 million. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at the performances (particularly those of Howard and Henson), Brewer's script and direction, and the soundtrack.

Hustle & Flow was released in the United States on July 22, 2005, by Paramount Pictures. Henson, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal, DJ Qualls and Ludacris. It also stars Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. It stars Terrence Howard as a Memphis hustler and pimp who faces his aspiration to become a rapper. Hustle & Flow is a 2005 American drama film written and directed by Craig Brewer and produced by John Singleton and Stephanie Allain.