Cinematography Joe Frantz | Edited by Scot Mosier | |
Directed by Bryan "Birdman" Williams
Ronald "Slim" Williams
Steven Estab Produced by Bryan "Birdman" Williams
Ronald "Slim" Williams Written by Bryan "Birdman" Williams
Ronald "Slim" Williams
Steven Estab Starring Hot Boys
Big Tymers
Lil Wayne
B.G.
Juvenile | ||
Baller Blockin' is a 2000 drama film set in New Orleans's Magnolia Projects. It stars Bryan “Birdman” Williams, Ronald "Slim" Williams, Juvenile, Manuel Vazquez, B.G., Lil Wayne, Turk, and Mannie Fresh with cameos by comedians Anthony Johnson and T.K. Kirkland.
The film's soundtrack is performed by the Cash Money Millionaires.
Synopsis
A flashback to the early life of Tanuk (Juvenile) shows life in the Magnolia projects in New Orleans. Local gangster Garr kills Tanuk's father over a debt of $2,000. Fast forward to the year 2000. Tanuk joins forces with Beatrice (Birdman), Chopper (B.G), and Teke (Turk) to meet with representatives of a drug cartel and purchase a large batch of cocaine. The film also contains scenes of everyday business in Magnolia with Iceberg Shorty (Lil Wayne) selling drugs. Teke & Iceberg Shorty are also seen robbing a jewelry store.