Q-Tip explains why he feels the filmmakers did not respect their requests about the film, saying he does not support the documentary.
Many fans have been excited about: Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, an upcoming documentary about the group. However, Q-Tip recently voiced his lack of support for the project and explained why The Tribe had disagreements with the team behind the making of the project, which was directed by actor Michael Rapaport.
He went on to note that he feels “the filmmaker should respect the band enough to honor our request regarding the film.” It seems the project was made with the crew’s consent and each member of Tribe appears in it, along with other emcees who share their views on the group’s legacy.
The documentary will premiere at next month’s Sundance Film Festival.
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Tip is the leader/frontman of my fav,(&many others)groups,or musical entities of any KIND.However,you can’t win w/him in this situation.He woulda’said “NO!!!!!”unequivacaly,”NO!”IT’S not only of my opinion,but the OPINION of many that the very people whom made Tip.Better yet,i’ll take the high road,and say this.Jarobi!!!!why?Because in the very S&B show that Bob sites “Jarobi even drop’d by SOLO.”when speaking on Marauders great LPcover/artwork.Jarobi reveals alot in the hour&4minutes,lol.He sat in.If i get outta’here as scheduled*they treat me w/kit gloves here(&it’s genuine,but i could do w/out coddling)it’s due to how/from whom/&the random hate of how original injuries were sustained)*sorry,anyway yeah MILLS,when i get outta’here i have that show.Either Stroy or yourself(can if you want to)walk me thru’how to make a link{i’ma lil’embarrased,but as you know,never touched even a mouse(pause)til’mid’08&never burned a disc til’Jan.’09so it’s ALL still new to me.}I Have alot i’d like to share,cool thing is.i promised alot of S&B SHOWS IN ENTIRITY to MVIV.Since were all DOWN,i’m sure we’ll knock’em all out the box(pause).Your alredy KO’n heds,splittin’WIGS SON,lol.i look foward to all of you fellas(not that you’ll be suprised,BUT YOU’ll be suprised)to you hearing MY SHOW!and maybe even something’s that’ll have yo like J-ro&Tash”DAMN!!!!”.Sorry,i miss those days.I tell LJ all time,”you WILL have a show.”It’s alot of work,but well worth it!
Ethex, I just hope that the documentary is informative and entertaining. It would be nice for all the members to be on board so we feel we are getting an authentic product. I hope we are not disappointed about this one. Bless.
Stroydnaire aka Arson Daily
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