I Got the Hook-Up


I Got the Hook-Up is a 1998 U.S. crime comedy film, starring Anthony Johnson, Master P, Ice Cube, C-Murder and directed by Michael Martin. This was No Limit Records' first theatrical release. The movie was distributed by Dimension Films.

Plot

Working out of their van, Black and Blue deal in TV sets and boomboxes, but then a driver mistakenly drops off a cell phone shipment. Business is on the upswing, but then the local crime boss, Roscoe, and his enforcer, T-Lay, have a deal go sour and blame Black and Blue. Lorraine's boss Dalton and the FBI are also closing in.

Cast

According to Rotten Tomatoes, I Got The Hook Up received a 17% meaning a rotten or overwhelming dislike.

Soundtrack

A soundtrack containing hip hop music was released on April 7, 1998 by No Limit Records. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Sequel

I Got the Hook-Up 2

Master P announced in 2017 via Instagram he's looking for locations to film a sequel to the movie.
Filming started in late July 2018 and completed in mid August 2018. The film was eventually released on July 12th, 2019.