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Published on September 20th, 2021 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

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Remy Ma Lands First Lead Acting Role as Detroit’s Legendary ‘Big Fifty’ in BET+ Original Film

BET+ just released the official trailer for their original film, “American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty – The Delrhonda Hood Story,” which premieres exclusively on the streaming services on September 30. 

Courtesy of BET+

This film marks hip-hop artist and songwriter Remy Ma’s acting debut in a leading role as the notorious Delrhonda Hood aka “Big Fifty.” This real-life story is narrated by Big Fifty herself and navigates the twists and turns of her fast past life from one of Detroit’s most legendary Queenpins to her road to finding redemption.

Starring alongside Remy Ma are Durrell “Tank” Babbs (American singer), Ta’Rhonda Jones (Empire), Pretty Vee (comedian), Michael Anthony (Raising Dion), Mike Merrill (All American) and more.

STARRING: Remy Ma (in her first leading role), Durrell “Tank” Babbs, Ta’Rhonda Jones (Empire), comedian/actress Pretty Vee (in her theatrical debut), Michael Anthony (Raising Dion), Mike Merrill (All American), film/television veteran Debbi Morgan (All My Children), Marquita Goings (American Soul) and introducing internet sensation Rolonda Rochelle, also in her theatrical debut. ​

WRITTEN BY: Gabrielle Collins​

DIRECTED BY: Russ Parr, award winning radio broadcaster, writer, producer, and director

PRODUCED BY: Washington, DC based OCTET Productions​

TITLE TRACK: Audiences will have the opportunity to see Remy Ma as a talented, dramatic actress, they will also hear her new single, “The Godmother,” the title track for the film.

 

About BET+:

BET+, a joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, is the leading streaming service for the Black community. With thousands of hours of hit movies, TV shows, stand-up specials, stage plays and more, BET+ offers the best of Black culture, including exclusive originals from best-in-class creators like Tracy Oliver’s First Wives Club, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless and Bruh, Carl Weber’s The Family Business and Sacrifice and Will Packer’s Bigger, to name a few. BET+ members can watch as much as they want anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen and always commercial-free. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus for the latest news and updates.



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Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.


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