@book{499,
  keywords = {rap music, real estate development, resistance to real estate development, Black Americans},
  author = {Adam Friedman and Robert J. Litz},
  title = {Rappin'},
  abstract = {Aspiring rapper John “Rappin’” Hood (Mario Van Peebles) tries to save his blighted, North Side neighborhood from a greedy developer.},
  year = {1985},
  note = {The movie was filmed in Pittsburgh's Manchester, Mt. Washington, Downtown, and Strip District neighborhoods.

The film also stars Tasia Valenza and Charles Flohe. Eriq La Salle has a supporting role and Ice-T makes an uncredited appearance.},
  language = {English},
}