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Comin' Up Short

20241h MovieDocumentary

From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.

DirectorsQueen Muhammad Ali·Hakeem Khaaliq
WritersQueen Muhammad Ali·Hakeem Khaaliq
ProducersJaquise Muhammad·Jerome Muhammad

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Cast · Directed by Queen Muhammad Ali

ICIce Cube
Ice Cube
Self
R
RBX
Self
LJLL Cool J
LL Cool J
Self
QA
Queen Muhammad Ali
Self
JM
Jerome Muhammad
Self
WWC
WC
Self
JMJuanita Millender-McDonald
Juanita Millender-McDonald
Self (archive footage)
BDBig Tray Deee
Big Tray Deee
Self

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Comin' Up Short — streaming FAQ

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Comin' Up Short is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Comin' Up Short on Netflix?

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Comin' Up Short is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.