Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest_
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Starring
Mary J. Blige, Common, Q-Tip
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
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Year context
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest'...
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest is a Music, Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (19)
Mary J. Blige
Self
Common
Self
Q-Tip
Self
Michael Rapaport
Self
Phife Dawg
Self
Yasiin Bey
Self
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self
AH
Adam Horovitz
Self
MD
Michael Diamond
Self
Ludacris
Self
Adam Yauch
Self
Pharrell Williams
Self
Ghostface Killah
Self
PR
Pete Rock
Self
Questlove
Self
JW
Jarobi White
Self
Busta Rhymes
Self
Freddy Rodríguez
Self
Too $hort
Self
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest about?
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
How long is Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest?
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest?
The cast of Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest includes Mary J. Blige, Common, Q-Tip, Michael Rapaport, Phife Dawg.
What is the rating of Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest?
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 56 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Documentary