The Rap on 'American Gangster'

The film American Gangster chronicles the true life story of Frank Lucas, who takes turf from the mafia to become a Harlem drug lord in the 1970s.

The movie has plenty of star power, including the rapper Common and The Rza from the rap group Wu-Tang Clan.

The two talk to Farai Chideya about their crossover from music to the big screen.

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