An up-and-coming rapper (Pras) and his best friend-manager (Ja Rule) finance a demo recording with funds from drug deals and other criminal activities. Mr. B: Jason Statham. Cliff: Vondie Curtis-Hall. Kia: Tamala Jones. White: John Ralston. Baz: Chris Messina. Marshall: Eugene Clark. Jane: Patrice Goodman. Seamus: Derwin Jordan. Natalie: Faith Evans. Rose: Elain R. Graham. Master Mix: Harry-O. Chang: Chang Tseng. Minister: Jeff Jones.