Beef (2025) Movie Script
1
Nervous?
I don't know if it's nerves
or habit, but I need a beer.
-Shall we go to the store first?
-I knew you'd flake out.
I don't feel up to it, sis.
You've got to dive in at some point.
You're debuting tonight.
Always on the street
Making everyone move their necks
I make them shut up
When I come for them
You know it, brother,
Overcoming the obstacles
Nervio EDS
Always firm, I never run away
Until I'm in the grave
I listen to them, it doesn't get to me
Let's hear it in three, two, one...
Classic enters,
The daddy of the fucking orchestra
The one who rhymes for you,
Who brings you protest
The one who shoots
And aims without a crossbow
And there is no doubt
That I'm still the beast
We always rap
Even if rap bothers some
Because anywhere there's rap
We throw a party
And we watch who comes in
Like this one just did
Tell me what you're doing here
Let's see what you got
Go on, sister.
I'm here cause I got the gift
I hit it really hard, fuck yeah
That's why I'm the best spitting bars
But your bars are trash
So I'll teach you
To do it with attitude
I'll send you to Saint Peter
Today you'll see the light
I'll give you another shot
Seeing as you're new
But I think the lampposts
Rap better than you
And she's choking
I don't know why she's rapping
You give her the opportunity
And she ends up wasting it
I rap at the black girl
And the whites teach her
Tomorrow you'll change your colour
Like Michael Jackson
Hey, that's enough.
I'll end up being late
to work because of you.
I only ask one thing of you,
to look after your sister.
-Sorry.
-You're sorry?
I can't trust you.
I don't mind being home alone,
I'm old enough.
Go to sleep, turn the light off.
-Can I sleep with you?
-No, not tonight.
You should change your skin tone
Just like Michael Jackson
Shit.
I'm Hurricane Gloria,
The queen of rap
Phenomenon
Hear my song
Dominating like the inherent
The most favourite
and flavourful MC of my people
Boricua
With the blessing of a black girl
Ach mum for your light
Give me more money
Like Celia Cruz
They hear me on every radio
And the top of the fields
Life in the neighbourhood is not easy
Life in the neighbourhood is not free
Life in the neighbourhood is hard
I swear to you
Life in the neighbourhood is not easy
Life in the neighbourhood is not free
Life in the neighbourhood is hard
I swear to you
BEEF
We'll focus on dental anatomy.
It's essential you learn to identify
the characteristics of each tooth
and how they interact with the gum.
-How are you?
-Fine, if we don't mention the battle.
It was your first,
you'll smash it next time.
What next time?
There won't be one.
-You just started.
-You two.
Will you pay attention?
-I was just asking.
-If you don't want to be here, leave.
There's a waiting list full of people
who'd kill to be in your place.
"...kill to be in your place."
DO YOU HAVE A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE
FOR MY BROTHER?
MAY ALLAH HELP YOU
TO FIND HIM A PLACE TO RESWhy doesn't Dad have flowers?
Our family has
a different way of doing things.
Is that why Mum won't come?
Yeah.
I like flowers.
Girl, check this.
If you like freestyle
and you want to sound pro,
join our crew
and your flow will be legendary.
Why show me this?
Because you always flake.
You lack confidence.
I don't think so, sis.
The day I need a rap teacher,
shoot me.
How'd you find this Judy anyway?
My brother follows her,
he showed me.
She was the next big thing in freestyle,
but she suddenly disappeared.
Will you see her?
Don't think so,
you can't teach some things.
He loved that jacket.
He always wore it when he had a show.
He said it gave him good luck.
I don't know if it did,
but it sure looked good on him.
It sure did.
He looks so happy.
Yeah.
Why did he quit?
Life.
Two Africans
fresh of the boat in Europe.
Then you came along.
Big trouble, huh?
Hi.
Is Judy here?
That's why they only come
And then they don't want to anymore
Okay, no, I can't even say the phrase
The style it has
But within the bars
This is simple with class
They don't know how to do it
Although this seems to be...
Stop.
Today's not your day.
Just go home.
-See you Monday.
-Yeah.
What do you want?
I'm here about the freestyle.
You saw, it's pretty much dead.
What have you got?
Huh?
Spit something.
-Like, now?
-Yeah, now.
I know how to rap, it's just...
I just get shy.
"I know how to rap."
I don't trust smart alecs.
Classes are in the mornings.
I can't do mornings. I'm studying.
- Studying what?
- Dental hygiene.
Now you'll study freestyle.
See that playlist?
I want a rhyme with each word.
Record them on the computer.
It's easy, just press a button.
FREESTYLE TRAINING
DAY 01
READY?
3, 2, 1
ASTUTE
You act smart and astute
And if you want, I'll educate you
How I do it, I don't like drama
I like to live it well like Nirvana
I don't know what you mean
With those "tetes"
But you eat too much sugar
You'll get diabetes
FRENETIC
You know my rhyme is frenetic
I do it well 'cause I train
Not by genetics
As you can see,
this is not a healthy tooth.
LEVEL 02
I wanna let out a goddamn scream
Don't care if it sounds good,
Your sound makes no sense
You know I roar like a lion,
I'm shining, bitch, like neon
BREAK
I swear, cross the line
And I'll break you
I sound pure and also sensible
She hasn't taught me anything,
just words, words, and more words.
FULL BEAM
You know I go
With light on full beam
I'll run you over on the road
Like a moose
I always got everything
Being a rogue
Today saves more than before
I have my mother's eyes before me
The good and the arrogant one
Judy.
Judy.
When will we do something else?
When you finish the rhymes.
Choco, choco, la, la
Choco, choco, te, te
They get on well.
Nana is so cute,
I always tell Lati.
My siblings love her.
By the way, how's Lati?
LEVEL 10
I'm always where I need to be
I'm the best of the fruit,
Call me nectar
Fine, like always.
Why do you ask?
She wasn't in class,
she said she was sick.
Don't care about this cursed destiny
But I want to change this damn path now
FATE
WINNING
You know I have a winning flow
Because I've worked hard for it
This comes with sweat
I'm rhyming
And I'm just starting
I swear to you
I'm getting out of control
Before I only ruled my area
Now I'm the motherfuckin'
Queen of Barcelona
I'm done.
What the hell are you doing?
Freeing up space, can't you see?
-I've been recording all this time...
-Real.
What's with you?
-Real.
-Huh?
Rhyme, damn it. Real.
Carnal. Fatal. Foetal. Formal. Total.
Lethal. Special. Spatial. Sidereal.
-Authentic.
-Grotesque. Ethical. Aesthetic.
Eccentric. Cosmetic. Chemical.
Critical. Pandemic.
Paranoid. Romantic.
-Pure.
-Juice. Assure. Murmur. Bearded.
Mature. Cyanide. Future.
Impure. Swear. Dark. Secure.
Roar. Broke.
-Stop.
Rhymes are no longer a problem.
Spit something. Ultra.
My rap is a machine gun,
I shoot without mercy
Suburban black girl
And I run this city
Bitch, got a Glock
and three ounces in my bag
You and your bros
In the back of my car
You've got rhymes,
but you're lacking content.
We start tomorrow, but somewhere else.
Aminata.
You're going to the Islamic cemetery
tomorrow, right?
I hope it's the right place for Sekou.
Let me know how it goes.
May Allah be with you.
Mum.
I'm heading out.
-Where are you going in a hurry?
-Class.
Sis, you need to check your inspiration.
Huh?
We don't live in the Bronx,
you don't push drugs or have a gang.
I doubt you'd know
a Glock from an AK-47.
You can love your hood or hate it,
just never invent it.
-So what do I rap about?
-What's around you.
Coming down to hell will help.
Where are we going?
We're here.
Remember that thing about hell?
Welcome.
Spit some bars about what you see.
-Here?
-Where else?
Focus on the details no one sees.
That woman looks tired.
Shout-out to the brave working woman
She's like superheroes,
Nothing scares her
The woman with the dog.
But what a marvel
I'm seeing, madam
With one ticket, two travel now
Look at that girl on her phone.
Your blonde hair blinds me
Sister, is that flash?
I guess that happens
After so much Candy Crush
I hope not to disturb
The people travelling
I come to remind you
That smiling is cheap
That's why
I propose a deal
Give me a second
And nod your heads this afternoon
Spoiler alert
The world's on fire
The newspaper summary, mate
Glad to capture
Your attention, friend
Lati 1 - Algorithm 0
We travel underground,
But we're very much alive
I don't see zombies here,
Only sisters and friends
Since we share a line
I'll say bingo to you
From underground to heaven
That's my destiny
I'm touched, brother
That you open your wallet
But I do it for love
I don't do it for...
Rapping?
Have you gone crazy?
Making a fool of yourself back there,
shouting, begging for money.
I wasn't, I just like music.
What's wrong with that?
-You know perfectly well.
-I don't.
-You do.
-I don't.
Alcohol, haram .
Drugs, haram .
Violence, haram .
-Everything's haram to you.
-Yes, it is.
What if someone
from the community sees?
-I don't care.
-You have no respect.
Dad would understand.
Don't you dare, Lati.
No one knows better than me
what Dad would think.
We did all we could to give you
an education and a future.
I won't let you throw all that away.
All I want from you now is "I'm sorry".
Lati.
Latifa.
I'm sorry.
If only we could provide a solution
all families in this situation
so their departed can rest
following the precepts of their faith.
That's why we're so happy
to have resolved the irregular situation
Sekou's body was in.
On the second level
of this first grave on the left
is where we'll transfer Sekou.
Second level?
The limited space means
we have to have several levels.
One under another.
You're saying he won't be alone?
He'll share
with two brothers of his faith.
Don't worry,
he'll be buried according to Quran
in space guarunteed to be separate.
It's disgraceful.
It's a mass grave.
Please understand this is the most
optimal solution with these resources.
Throwing him in a mass grave
with other poor souls
doesn't sound optimal to me.
Mum,
it's not that bad.
I won't let him be buried here,
it's undignified.
Mum!
Wait!
Mum!
Don't exaggerate,
at least it's a solution.
Yeah, right! So that's that?
We just forget tradition
and your parents' last testament.
You're so stubborn.
It's not that.
What will they say in Mali?
Can we have some time to think?
Okay.
I can give you a few days, but I need
an answer as soon as possible.
Don't worry, you'll get an answer.
How's it going?
Not great, to be honest.
Dental hygienist, tough life.
I told you not to bother coming.
It's like a fling.
Breaking up on WhatsApp doesn't work.
I'm busy with classes in the mornings
and I'm starting afternoons at a clinic.
Uh-huh.
Just when a battle
at Sants is coming up.
The perfect battle for you.
-Sants?
This is serious, Lati.
I saw it on the metro.
I can't explain it, but you have it.
I'm sorry.
Relax, I'm not here to convince you.
All rappers have one.
You've shown you can rhyme.
Now you should sort out your ideas.
Lati, come here a moment.
Who left the tray like this?
No idea.
Get your act together.
It's not easy to fail an internship,
but you will if you carry on this way.
Got it?
Got it.
Put yourself in my shoes.
This is really painful for me.
I understand you perfectly.
But the solution I'm offering
is the best for everyone.
My brother will be
in a dignified place, with his own kind.
And you can always come and visit.
It's not about grieving again,
it's putting an end to it.
I understand, Abdoul,
I appreciate you generous offering.
Thank you...
for everything you do for us.
I'll think about it.
Speak soon.
Bye.
Thanks.
Thanks.
What is it, Mum?
Nothing.
Nothing?
What did he want? He's so annoying.
Don't say that about your uncle.
He's a good man
who just wants to help.
Help how?
He wants to take Dad to Mali.
-Mali?
-Yeah.
Mali.
Who are they to decide anyway?
-They're his family.
And they're right.
-Aren't we his family?
It's shameful he's been buried wrongly
in that place for two years.
Okay.
You want them to take him.
CAN I STILL BATTLE?
There'll be blood at this thing.
A lot of blood.
They want to see you fall.
Down and out.
Crushed.
Humiliated.
The only way to survive
is spitting bars.
In freestyle,
we don't hide reality,
we expose it.
So before you look around,
talking about what you don't know,
you've got to look inside of you.
Deep inside.
Tell me.
What do you see?
And don't give me bullshit.
You act tough,
but you're soft inside.
That's why you choked the other day
while they let loose on you.
I bet you even liked it, huh?
Judy, you're out of line.
You didn't answer me.
Do you really want to get into battles?
What do you have for me?
Or will you just choke again?
Rap it to me.
I'm sick of this.
I'm sick of this
Where's my slice of the cake?
When I rhyme
All your phrases are discarded
Racists want to be rappers?
Better move aside
They don't know that without us
They miss rap
Fuck your new clothes,
They're designer
I'm black like the future
Of these cavemen
You see I sound tough
My style tightens and covers
And if I get serious
I'll set the town alight
I'll cross the pond
I'll achieve whatever they say
Rappers criticise me,
I only hear "unga, unga"
It hurts you to see a girl
Dropping rhymes like bombs
If you want, I'll show you how to do it
So you can compose
Proud of where I come from
And where I'm going
Dangerous, like Sid Phillips
I break all my toys
I put them through military service
And this flow breaks them
My lyrics are dark,
Call me Latiniebla
Lati, we'll meet you on the bridge.
-Hey, little missy.
-What gives, asshole?
What are you doing here?
Don't say you're here to spit,
you're out of shape.
You're just as dumb as I remember.
I'm not here to spit.
Why are you here, then?
-To debut one of my girls.
-A rising star?
You'll see.
You'll see her.
What about you?
But I'm working on
something smaller right now.
No big deal, you know?
It's a dope venue,
where the scene was born in Mexico.
I came to Barcelona to scout.
What?
Not happy to see me?
I'm not the bad guy.
I believed in you.
You only believe in yourself and money.
Hey, Nacho.
-What's up?
-Hey, man.
Behave yourselves, huh?
Look, tell your girl
to bring her game,
important people are watching.
Ultra.
What an asshole.
The assholes are winning.
-I told you three weeks ago.
-Just do your hours.
You gave permission.
Half the staff are off today.
I can't let you leave now.
That's not my problem.
What is your problem is
whether or not I pass you.
-Is that a threat?
-Not at all.
Just a warning. If you leave now,
wave goodbye to your internship.
Get ready to scream
because the battles are about to begin!
Lati, where are you?
The battle's starting.
Shit, she's not picking up.
First round, eight bars each.
Three turns.
Make some noise!
You just made it. Let's go.
One, two, three. I start. This won't be
the only thing you'll lose.
Zoyert goes first!
What's up?
Check, check, check
It's my turn against a girl
This chick never rapped
In her whole damn life
Wouldn't fuck her
If they paid me a million
Calling her beautiful
Is synonymous with irony
I curse your dead
You're a monstrosity
Your parents didn't take you
Out the toaster in time
Your face is a painting
Of modern art
Drawn by a child
Dressed as Wolverine
I'm not a little black girl
And Latiniebla is my AKA
How strange, black
Is the target that stands out
You're a vampire hunter
And your nose is a stake
Because of people like you
The scene smells like a sewer
Lati, Lati, the envy
Of the hotties and you know it
You're just the envy
Of the toucans
I was scared, they said
You knew how to rap
But seeing this
You winning is not in my plans
Hottie if you want
But no one tolerates you
Shut your mouth
And open your street stall
Black immigrant girl
Flagged by the police
But you're just the lost daughter
Of Lory Money
Do you want more
After this humiliation?
The prize is no banana,
Donkey Kong
But don't worry
If you win, it's better for you
Take the money and invest it
In liposuction, fatty
-You got this.
-In three, two, one...
-You look white as a ghost. You okay?
-Shut it.
In three, two, one...
This rapper's a hypocrite
As a person,
As a rapper, as an MC
Because I'm black,
He laughs at me
But then practises
Over Dr. Dre's beats
And he's black too,
Isn't he?
I'm not Donkey Kong
I'm Queen Kong, I'm RAP
I'm hip-hop, Oh my God
They applaud me like Camarn
Check 3, 2, 1
Lights, camera, action
But why applaud her
She's worse than the worst
If she beats me it'd be a fix
If she pulls down her pants
She has a massive cock
With four times my testosterone
Fuck your shit,
I'll mess you up
When you came down here
They thought you were a man
You can say what you want
They'll ignore you
After this beating
They already know the park is mine
Harping on about if I have a cock
If you're hetero-curious
Accept your orientation
You're pissed there's no surprise
In my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
Whatever, some men
Will always be children
They just say dumb shit
To fill their void
They're incapable
Of controlling their vices
And end up being junkies
Of their own judgement
Killed it! Killed it!
Killed it, killed it, killed it!
-Killed it, killed it, killed it!
-Okay.
On my right, Latiniebla.
On my right, Zoyert.
In three, two, one...
Zoyert wins!
That shit was recycled!
This is bullshit!
Go fuck yourself,
Lati clearly won.
You want to fuck?
Suck my dick first.
No one's ever fought for me before.
They deserved it.
Sorry, nearly done.
Some day, huh?
You didn't get beat up.
You didn't get called ugly and black.
Not everyone on the scene hates you.
You didn't fail your internship.
They don't want you dead.
-Your mum's not keeping tabs on you.
-Your dad's not ignoring you.
No.
"A knot in the stomach
Tricky to describe
I never ever thought
My dad could ever die
I get up every day
Places I've got to be
There used to be four of us
But now there's only three
You left too soon
It wasn't your time
I want you on my pillow
With your face next to mine
Ever since you left
All the words I write
Are the knot in my stomach
They're tricky to describe
I never ever thought
That my dad could ever die."
You're the bomb, sis.
Cheese!
I thought you were busy
with the internship,
but it looks like
you're battling instead.
Are you okay?
Where did you get that idea?
Some men
Will always be children
They just say dumb shit
To fill their void
They're incapable...
-7,000 views.
...being junkies
Of their own judgement
This is the first I've heard...
I'm RAP,
I'm hip-hop
She's tough.
You're pissed there's no surprise
In my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
That's the stuff.
That's the stuff right there!
I'd say Lati's taking it a step further.
They applaud me like Camarn
3, 2, 1
Lights, camera, action
Yeah!
Nana, I'm going viral!
Damn!
What's up, Lati?
We're with you.
Go, Lati.
Hey, Lory Money.
Forget about them,
you'll knock them dead.
Where are you going?
-Where do you think?
-After what happened last time,
the organisers don't want you here.
What the fuck?
Get fucking lost. Both of you.
Fuck that shit, let us in.
Or what?
You gonna hit me?
Come on, let's go.
-Asshole.
-Come on.
Kicked off the scene.
After just one battle
is pretty good, huh?
Hey, family.
Go to your room, sweetie.
What's going on?
Where were you?
I went the clinic
and they said you were fired.
What were you doing there?
I spoke to Abdoul.
We've decided Dad will go back to Mali.
-But Mum...
-But Mum, nothing.
You missed your chance for buts,
now you just listen.
We've lost our way
ever since Dad died.
It's my fault for letting you do
whatever, but that's over.
I feel ashamed.
-You're ashamed of me?
-Not of you,
of this.
...No surprise in my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
Whatever, some men
Will always...
What made you think
to show this to a little girl?
I made it clear this rap thing was over.
Mum, listen to me.
I won't.
Either learn to behave like an adult,
-Or what?
-You go live somewhere else.
Moving in circles,
Is never going to be moving
If curiosity doesn't pique you,
The soul gets bored and dies
So I breathe, roll,
Press, and smoke that green
If no one saves me, I'll go alone,
No matter who cares
Oh my God, my mind,
My gift and my punishment
And for rising against it,
The river caught me
And I told you,
Of course I told you
But you didn't want to come in,
Because it wasn't love, it was a whim
Every day, every night,
You were by my side
Getting drunk, fucking high,
Tryin' to clear it up
Every day, every night,
You were by my side
Getting drunk, fucking high,
Tryin' to clear it up
Give me warm harira,
I want to cry it all out
At home so I don't see,
Sorry to have been your pain
Don't get it, fuck you,
I won't explain it
Smoking hash,
I want to lose my senses
Don't sweat the other day,
they're not the only assholes
that organise battles.
It's not that,
it's about my dad.
-You said he was...
-Dead, yeah.
My mum said he's not buried properly.
Now my family are taking him to Mali.
You're his family,
don't you have a say?
The only thing I can do is leave home.
Relax, you can stay as long as you need.
Thanks, sis.
-How's it going?
-Fine.
-You didn't even get up for breakfast.
-I'm not hungry.
You can't be like this all day.
What should I do?
No internship, no battles.
Would you rather wallow
in your own shit?
Come on, let's train.
That'll liven you up.
Return.
Opportunity.
-Judy, my darling.
-What are you doing here?
-You wouldn't pick up.
I thought I'd drop by.
Latiniebla in the flesh.
You can call me Lati.
That's your name, Lati?
That's dope.
Nacho Valds, a big admirer.
I didn't know
you lived together in this...
What's the word?
Commune?
-I'm just here temporarily.
Great, it was you I wanted to speak to.
I have a proposal for you.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
What's the deal?
Don't you offer your friends coffee?
To my friends I do, yeah.
I'll get straight to it then.
I'm going back to Mexico in four days.
As my friend Judy knows,
I'm organising an event.
A sick, badass event.
I'd like Lati to be there.
You're right, she has the talent
and the skills to get far.
Come with me
and we'll travel to the stars.
Just say the word
and it's blast-off.
Do you think we're fools?
I can see you vultures a mile off,
this is cause she's gone viral.
-Judy!
Yeah. So what?
I listen to the crowds.
They're the market, Judy.
Business.
We won't be your fucking product.
Get the fuck out of my house. Now.
-You gonna let her decide for you?
-Get lost!
- Go easy.
- Out!
I'll save a spot for my Latiniebla.
What the fuck?
Have you lost it?
He's the meanest rep in Latin America.
Trust me.
I get you guys had beef,
but the offer was for me.
You're desperate to make it,
you're not listening.
You need to be mature here.
I don't give a shit.
Sensible, solidity, liquidity.
Nothing I want rhymes with "mature".
What about "hospital"?
Cause you wouldn't last a single round.
Fuck you, your principles
and your purism.
Why don't you go home?
If you miss the ceremony
because of your pride,
you'll regret it.
I don't know if I can.
Lati.
Your mum and Nana need you.
You need each other.
Even if it's tough to admit.
How are you?
Fuck.
Your mum said
you were living somewhere else.
So I have to explain
what I'm doing in my own home?
I came over for a few days
to help your mum.
Lati.
Are you okay?
-Yeah, I'm fine.
Just catching up
with my favourite uncle.
I was going to tell you.
No need.
I came to stay for good,
if that's okay with you.
Go to bed,
you look tired.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Please don't wake Nana.
She won't go back to sleep
if she sees you're back.
Just like her dad.
Just like him.
Good night.
Good night.
Know why the assholes are winning?
Because us fools let them.
If Lati goes,
they'll tear her apart.
No.
Lati's story doesn't have to be
the same as yours.
Cause Lati has something you didn't.
Yeah?
What does she have that I don't?
She has you.
You're more than just beats, huh?
-What are you doing here?
-I came to apologise.
-I have nothing to say.
-What's this?
I just want to talk.
I don't know who you are,
but get lost.
Lati, please, listen to me!
I'm sorry, you were right.
I want you to know
I'll be with you in every battle,
Whether that's in Mexico
or hell itself.
A delicious meal.
It was Sekou's favourite.
A beautiful way
to celebrate his memory.
"Celebrate"?
Yes, celebrate.
Being here with you tonight
and accompanying my brother tomorrow
to the place where we were born.
That's why, despite the pain,
this should be a celebration.
All that's missing
is a griot.
What's a griot?
A travelling musician, Nana.
In Mali, we invite them to help
connect the living with the dead.
As none of us here is a griot,
we'll ask our ancestors
to help him find his place.
Your dad spent weeks learning this song.
He used to play it so well.
What's it about?
Us.
That we'll never forget Dad.
Now how will we talk to Dad?
It's tough to believe,
but Dad never went away.
He didn't go two years ago,
or even yesterday.
Even if there's
no place we can visit,
I know a trick:
Whenever you want to talk to him,
close your eyes,
shut them tight.
Take a moment and sigh
and Dad is here by our side.
Come and sit.
-What was that about Mexico?
-Nothing.
Don't play dumb with me,
what was she saying about Mexico?
That video you hated...
People love it.
So much that it got me in a huge battle.
But don't worry, I won't go.
Right...
Are you sure about that?
Look.
I've been thinking.
Now we've helped Dad find his place,
maybe it's time
we helped you find yours.
And I have something
that might help you decide.
-You kept it?
-Of course I kept it.
I haven't been able to throw out
any of your dad's stuff.
I don't know if it'll bring you luck,
but it looks good on you.
What's with the visit?
Does your momma know
you came here?
Sure, I deserved that.
Listen,
what you said the other day was cool.
A girl's got to know how to be soft too.
Is Mexico still on?
Sure it's still on.
Until you two get there
and destroy the place.
Ladies and gentlemen,
we welcome you aboard
this flight to Mexico City.
Mexico City!
Please make sure
your seat belt is securely fastened,
and all electronic devices
set to flight mode.
Enjoy your flight.
Check it out.
Look.
Fuck the pre-party.
No, we need to be seen.
I'm ready.
Ready and fierce.
Okay, let's go.
Just one beer,
I want you fresh for the battle.
One more?
The last one, I promise.
Okay, I'm going to the bathroom.
We serve things fresh here.
I guess your content is reheated.
Don't sweat it,
it's just a travel diary.
It's a cardinal sin,
that's what it is.
It's frowned upon.
Just like pigs and snitches.
Making a mark around the globe,
just like her name,
my very own Latniebla.
You know me, near or far,
wherever I go, I never miss a bar.
See? This bitch has it all written down.
You've met Weedo?
Relax, he may look like a dog,
but he doesn't bite.
It's this guy you should worry about.
Lone Wolf.
You must be the rookie
they told me about.
Mr. Wolf.
Don't believe half
of what this dude says.
He's legit,
but sometimes he talks bullshit.
Hey, take it easy,
don't go scaring her.
Listen, Lati, you know why
I invited you to Mictln tonight?
You know why this event
is such a big deal?
It's huge because I'm gonna dig out
freestyle from the underworld.
It's a tough business.
Only the best will do.
They all say I'm crazy for putting
someone up with no experience.
I've asked nothing of you.
I'm just saying with all the distrust,
I was starting to doubt you.
But you made it here
despite everything holding you back,
so I know I wasn't wrong.
Nothing's holding me back.
- What about Judy?
- She's my sherpa.
She'll guide you to the top
with her fear of heights?
I don't know about her,
but I sure don't have vertigo.
That's the attitude.
Damn right!
Look,
make it to the third round running,
and I'll make you queen
of Latin America.
Judy! The brightest shooting star
on the scene.
Nacho.
What were you two talking about?
I hope what Weedo said isn't true,
that you had all your lines written out.
You'd know all about lines.
Judy, always got
something to say, huh?
We agree on that at least.
We best head off
and warm up before the battle.
I haven't finished my drink.
Whatever, do as you please.
Come on.
Quit frowning and eat your quesadilla.
Trust me, you won't eat
food this good in a long time.
I won't be somewhere like that
in a long time either.
It was just a party to lure suckers in.
It worked on me.
Don't get sucked in so easy.
At least it was cooler than this.
Sis, you're not missing anything.
It's just egos, drugs and ambition.
It's paradise for anyone
who wants to get destroyed
while being promised they'll be
the next Latin American queen.
The stage is about to blow!
There will be blood at the Mictln!
Who wants blood?
Blood! Blood! Blood!
Make some noise!
-Blood!
-Blood! Blood! Blood!
Here comes Latiniebla.
She'll be facing
our champ from the last battle.
The one, the only,
Lone Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
It's time.
Let's get the battle started.
Are you ready?
Put your hands up!
Three, two, one...
Today the land of corn
Receives you with bullets
Girl this ain't Europe
Here we live street
You left Spain
And you find the king here
You look like a Crip, Lati
Dying for a Latin King
You can't hip, can't hop
You're not an MC
I can switch this bitch off
With a click from my Glock
She's a terrorist fulfilling her mission
You knew you were going to die
When you got on the plane
Is that shit rap?
It sounds like bourgeois pop
Don't even know what you look like
It's a confusion
That you're living twice
You don't know
The fucking genre you belong to
Your name means shit to us
I'm gonna make you bleed
Like your period
You're a disappointment
Everyone knows that
The black sheep got
Into the wolf's mouth
Listen to the sound of my pack
My Mexican race
Asks for blood from the stands
Today the Spanish
Won't take away anything
Because this is the return
Of the feathered serpent
Here we put soul
Into every rhyme we leave
You smell of fresh blood
Welcome to Mexico, bitch
Here you leave your heart
This is an Aztec sacrifice
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
It's Latiniebla's turn.
Lati!
It's your turn.
In three, two, one...
You're the king here?
Fuck that, you're just the wolf
Say you live on the street?
They all say that
It's the land of corn
I come to turn it into dust
You'll kiss the ground
I'm taking your throne
It's not a Crip
Dying for a Latin King
It's a piece of shit
Dyin' for Lati Queen
Afraid on the plane?
I came on a VIP pass
On top of that, I'll go back
Being the queen here
You badmouth me
Does it hurt that I'm here today?
Does my smooth talk
That I give you annoy you?
My path is clear
I know very well where I'm going
I've already learned to accept
What I really am
Do I look like a man?
Is that what you think, dummy?
I don't judge what I am
What you are, what we are
I don't know what genre I belong to
Says the wolf
If we're talking about hip-hop
I belong to us all
Wolf, Wolf
Don't feel so great
Wolf, Wolf,
You're just insignificant
You talk about a Glock
And you feel important
With one slap
I'll make room for you to get a tattoo
I'm not top
But I don't give a shit
Coming to Mexico
Do you think that scares me?
I live in Spain, but Mali is my land
So who really bore me
Tiniebla broke Estepario
Make some noise!
Wolf,
are you gonna allow that?
No one gets out alive!
No one gets out alive!
Next round!
Blood! Blood! Blood!
Round two, here we go.
Hands in the air!
Hands in the air!
Three, two, one...
What happened, bitch?
Your daddy no longer exists?
You're screaming at the sky
"Father, why did you leave?"
You should be happy and not sad
Because dead he won't see
The shit you became
My father would be proud of me
For my courage, for my effort
Because I am here
Besides
I always carry him with me
You mention the dead
But fight with the living
Shut the hell up
You fucking dark bitch
What's the point in living
If you're in a war?
I'm gonna beat you
Till you're six feet under
Because with beatings
Is how I educate my bitches
Fucking dark bitch
But with clear ideas
Of course I'm a bitch
The owner of your pack
That a man talks about his dick
Is nothing new
Because it hurts that a woman
Puts in twice the guts
Which pack?
This one that's watching you die?
If the bitch with you
Wants to leave you here
She knows you're not a good MC
She's just living her frustrated dream
Through you
My dreams are theirs
It's true pride
And you for your boss
Are a lapdog
If your owner doesn't let you
Choose a leash or collar
A hormonal chihuahua
Will never be a Cerberus
Fighting for others' dreams
Seems pathetic
You do that because no one loves you
Your fucking mother was right
You'll never live off rap
Find a stable job
My mother?
Thanks to her I'm here
A fighter, a worker
She sacrificed for me
Don't ever say again
That she's an unhappy bitch
My mother is holier
Than death in your country
Time!
Fuck!
To hell with the scene
My name is Latiniebla
AKA Big Mama
You make rap a circus
Fuck it, I'm out
I'll leave you with the clown
Latiniebla is disqualified.
Lone Wolf advances to the next round.
Lati.
I'm sorry, sis.
I fucked up.
No, you didn't.
That was unreal.
Latiniebla! Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Latiniebla!
Latiniebla!
Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Translation: Tom Jackson
Nervous?
I don't know if it's nerves
or habit, but I need a beer.
-Shall we go to the store first?
-I knew you'd flake out.
I don't feel up to it, sis.
You've got to dive in at some point.
You're debuting tonight.
Always on the street
Making everyone move their necks
I make them shut up
When I come for them
You know it, brother,
Overcoming the obstacles
Nervio EDS
Always firm, I never run away
Until I'm in the grave
I listen to them, it doesn't get to me
Let's hear it in three, two, one...
Classic enters,
The daddy of the fucking orchestra
The one who rhymes for you,
Who brings you protest
The one who shoots
And aims without a crossbow
And there is no doubt
That I'm still the beast
We always rap
Even if rap bothers some
Because anywhere there's rap
We throw a party
And we watch who comes in
Like this one just did
Tell me what you're doing here
Let's see what you got
Go on, sister.
I'm here cause I got the gift
I hit it really hard, fuck yeah
That's why I'm the best spitting bars
But your bars are trash
So I'll teach you
To do it with attitude
I'll send you to Saint Peter
Today you'll see the light
I'll give you another shot
Seeing as you're new
But I think the lampposts
Rap better than you
And she's choking
I don't know why she's rapping
You give her the opportunity
And she ends up wasting it
I rap at the black girl
And the whites teach her
Tomorrow you'll change your colour
Like Michael Jackson
Hey, that's enough.
I'll end up being late
to work because of you.
I only ask one thing of you,
to look after your sister.
-Sorry.
-You're sorry?
I can't trust you.
I don't mind being home alone,
I'm old enough.
Go to sleep, turn the light off.
-Can I sleep with you?
-No, not tonight.
You should change your skin tone
Just like Michael Jackson
Shit.
I'm Hurricane Gloria,
The queen of rap
Phenomenon
Hear my song
Dominating like the inherent
The most favourite
and flavourful MC of my people
Boricua
With the blessing of a black girl
Ach mum for your light
Give me more money
Like Celia Cruz
They hear me on every radio
And the top of the fields
Life in the neighbourhood is not easy
Life in the neighbourhood is not free
Life in the neighbourhood is hard
I swear to you
Life in the neighbourhood is not easy
Life in the neighbourhood is not free
Life in the neighbourhood is hard
I swear to you
BEEF
We'll focus on dental anatomy.
It's essential you learn to identify
the characteristics of each tooth
and how they interact with the gum.
-How are you?
-Fine, if we don't mention the battle.
It was your first,
you'll smash it next time.
What next time?
There won't be one.
-You just started.
-You two.
Will you pay attention?
-I was just asking.
-If you don't want to be here, leave.
There's a waiting list full of people
who'd kill to be in your place.
"...kill to be in your place."
DO YOU HAVE A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE
FOR MY BROTHER?
MAY ALLAH HELP YOU
TO FIND HIM A PLACE TO RESWhy doesn't Dad have flowers?
Our family has
a different way of doing things.
Is that why Mum won't come?
Yeah.
I like flowers.
Girl, check this.
If you like freestyle
and you want to sound pro,
join our crew
and your flow will be legendary.
Why show me this?
Because you always flake.
You lack confidence.
I don't think so, sis.
The day I need a rap teacher,
shoot me.
How'd you find this Judy anyway?
My brother follows her,
he showed me.
She was the next big thing in freestyle,
but she suddenly disappeared.
Will you see her?
Don't think so,
you can't teach some things.
He loved that jacket.
He always wore it when he had a show.
He said it gave him good luck.
I don't know if it did,
but it sure looked good on him.
It sure did.
He looks so happy.
Yeah.
Why did he quit?
Life.
Two Africans
fresh of the boat in Europe.
Then you came along.
Big trouble, huh?
Hi.
Is Judy here?
That's why they only come
And then they don't want to anymore
Okay, no, I can't even say the phrase
The style it has
But within the bars
This is simple with class
They don't know how to do it
Although this seems to be...
Stop.
Today's not your day.
Just go home.
-See you Monday.
-Yeah.
What do you want?
I'm here about the freestyle.
You saw, it's pretty much dead.
What have you got?
Huh?
Spit something.
-Like, now?
-Yeah, now.
I know how to rap, it's just...
I just get shy.
"I know how to rap."
I don't trust smart alecs.
Classes are in the mornings.
I can't do mornings. I'm studying.
- Studying what?
- Dental hygiene.
Now you'll study freestyle.
See that playlist?
I want a rhyme with each word.
Record them on the computer.
It's easy, just press a button.
FREESTYLE TRAINING
DAY 01
READY?
3, 2, 1
ASTUTE
You act smart and astute
And if you want, I'll educate you
How I do it, I don't like drama
I like to live it well like Nirvana
I don't know what you mean
With those "tetes"
But you eat too much sugar
You'll get diabetes
FRENETIC
You know my rhyme is frenetic
I do it well 'cause I train
Not by genetics
As you can see,
this is not a healthy tooth.
LEVEL 02
I wanna let out a goddamn scream
Don't care if it sounds good,
Your sound makes no sense
You know I roar like a lion,
I'm shining, bitch, like neon
BREAK
I swear, cross the line
And I'll break you
I sound pure and also sensible
She hasn't taught me anything,
just words, words, and more words.
FULL BEAM
You know I go
With light on full beam
I'll run you over on the road
Like a moose
I always got everything
Being a rogue
Today saves more than before
I have my mother's eyes before me
The good and the arrogant one
Judy.
Judy.
When will we do something else?
When you finish the rhymes.
Choco, choco, la, la
Choco, choco, te, te
They get on well.
Nana is so cute,
I always tell Lati.
My siblings love her.
By the way, how's Lati?
LEVEL 10
I'm always where I need to be
I'm the best of the fruit,
Call me nectar
Fine, like always.
Why do you ask?
She wasn't in class,
she said she was sick.
Don't care about this cursed destiny
But I want to change this damn path now
FATE
WINNING
You know I have a winning flow
Because I've worked hard for it
This comes with sweat
I'm rhyming
And I'm just starting
I swear to you
I'm getting out of control
Before I only ruled my area
Now I'm the motherfuckin'
Queen of Barcelona
I'm done.
What the hell are you doing?
Freeing up space, can't you see?
-I've been recording all this time...
-Real.
What's with you?
-Real.
-Huh?
Rhyme, damn it. Real.
Carnal. Fatal. Foetal. Formal. Total.
Lethal. Special. Spatial. Sidereal.
-Authentic.
-Grotesque. Ethical. Aesthetic.
Eccentric. Cosmetic. Chemical.
Critical. Pandemic.
Paranoid. Romantic.
-Pure.
-Juice. Assure. Murmur. Bearded.
Mature. Cyanide. Future.
Impure. Swear. Dark. Secure.
Roar. Broke.
-Stop.
Rhymes are no longer a problem.
Spit something. Ultra.
My rap is a machine gun,
I shoot without mercy
Suburban black girl
And I run this city
Bitch, got a Glock
and three ounces in my bag
You and your bros
In the back of my car
You've got rhymes,
but you're lacking content.
We start tomorrow, but somewhere else.
Aminata.
You're going to the Islamic cemetery
tomorrow, right?
I hope it's the right place for Sekou.
Let me know how it goes.
May Allah be with you.
Mum.
I'm heading out.
-Where are you going in a hurry?
-Class.
Sis, you need to check your inspiration.
Huh?
We don't live in the Bronx,
you don't push drugs or have a gang.
I doubt you'd know
a Glock from an AK-47.
You can love your hood or hate it,
just never invent it.
-So what do I rap about?
-What's around you.
Coming down to hell will help.
Where are we going?
We're here.
Remember that thing about hell?
Welcome.
Spit some bars about what you see.
-Here?
-Where else?
Focus on the details no one sees.
That woman looks tired.
Shout-out to the brave working woman
She's like superheroes,
Nothing scares her
The woman with the dog.
But what a marvel
I'm seeing, madam
With one ticket, two travel now
Look at that girl on her phone.
Your blonde hair blinds me
Sister, is that flash?
I guess that happens
After so much Candy Crush
I hope not to disturb
The people travelling
I come to remind you
That smiling is cheap
That's why
I propose a deal
Give me a second
And nod your heads this afternoon
Spoiler alert
The world's on fire
The newspaper summary, mate
Glad to capture
Your attention, friend
Lati 1 - Algorithm 0
We travel underground,
But we're very much alive
I don't see zombies here,
Only sisters and friends
Since we share a line
I'll say bingo to you
From underground to heaven
That's my destiny
I'm touched, brother
That you open your wallet
But I do it for love
I don't do it for...
Rapping?
Have you gone crazy?
Making a fool of yourself back there,
shouting, begging for money.
I wasn't, I just like music.
What's wrong with that?
-You know perfectly well.
-I don't.
-You do.
-I don't.
Alcohol, haram .
Drugs, haram .
Violence, haram .
-Everything's haram to you.
-Yes, it is.
What if someone
from the community sees?
-I don't care.
-You have no respect.
Dad would understand.
Don't you dare, Lati.
No one knows better than me
what Dad would think.
We did all we could to give you
an education and a future.
I won't let you throw all that away.
All I want from you now is "I'm sorry".
Lati.
Latifa.
I'm sorry.
If only we could provide a solution
all families in this situation
so their departed can rest
following the precepts of their faith.
That's why we're so happy
to have resolved the irregular situation
Sekou's body was in.
On the second level
of this first grave on the left
is where we'll transfer Sekou.
Second level?
The limited space means
we have to have several levels.
One under another.
You're saying he won't be alone?
He'll share
with two brothers of his faith.
Don't worry,
he'll be buried according to Quran
in space guarunteed to be separate.
It's disgraceful.
It's a mass grave.
Please understand this is the most
optimal solution with these resources.
Throwing him in a mass grave
with other poor souls
doesn't sound optimal to me.
Mum,
it's not that bad.
I won't let him be buried here,
it's undignified.
Mum!
Wait!
Mum!
Don't exaggerate,
at least it's a solution.
Yeah, right! So that's that?
We just forget tradition
and your parents' last testament.
You're so stubborn.
It's not that.
What will they say in Mali?
Can we have some time to think?
Okay.
I can give you a few days, but I need
an answer as soon as possible.
Don't worry, you'll get an answer.
How's it going?
Not great, to be honest.
Dental hygienist, tough life.
I told you not to bother coming.
It's like a fling.
Breaking up on WhatsApp doesn't work.
I'm busy with classes in the mornings
and I'm starting afternoons at a clinic.
Uh-huh.
Just when a battle
at Sants is coming up.
The perfect battle for you.
-Sants?
This is serious, Lati.
I saw it on the metro.
I can't explain it, but you have it.
I'm sorry.
Relax, I'm not here to convince you.
All rappers have one.
You've shown you can rhyme.
Now you should sort out your ideas.
Lati, come here a moment.
Who left the tray like this?
No idea.
Get your act together.
It's not easy to fail an internship,
but you will if you carry on this way.
Got it?
Got it.
Put yourself in my shoes.
This is really painful for me.
I understand you perfectly.
But the solution I'm offering
is the best for everyone.
My brother will be
in a dignified place, with his own kind.
And you can always come and visit.
It's not about grieving again,
it's putting an end to it.
I understand, Abdoul,
I appreciate you generous offering.
Thank you...
for everything you do for us.
I'll think about it.
Speak soon.
Bye.
Thanks.
Thanks.
What is it, Mum?
Nothing.
Nothing?
What did he want? He's so annoying.
Don't say that about your uncle.
He's a good man
who just wants to help.
Help how?
He wants to take Dad to Mali.
-Mali?
-Yeah.
Mali.
Who are they to decide anyway?
-They're his family.
And they're right.
-Aren't we his family?
It's shameful he's been buried wrongly
in that place for two years.
Okay.
You want them to take him.
CAN I STILL BATTLE?
There'll be blood at this thing.
A lot of blood.
They want to see you fall.
Down and out.
Crushed.
Humiliated.
The only way to survive
is spitting bars.
In freestyle,
we don't hide reality,
we expose it.
So before you look around,
talking about what you don't know,
you've got to look inside of you.
Deep inside.
Tell me.
What do you see?
And don't give me bullshit.
You act tough,
but you're soft inside.
That's why you choked the other day
while they let loose on you.
I bet you even liked it, huh?
Judy, you're out of line.
You didn't answer me.
Do you really want to get into battles?
What do you have for me?
Or will you just choke again?
Rap it to me.
I'm sick of this.
I'm sick of this
Where's my slice of the cake?
When I rhyme
All your phrases are discarded
Racists want to be rappers?
Better move aside
They don't know that without us
They miss rap
Fuck your new clothes,
They're designer
I'm black like the future
Of these cavemen
You see I sound tough
My style tightens and covers
And if I get serious
I'll set the town alight
I'll cross the pond
I'll achieve whatever they say
Rappers criticise me,
I only hear "unga, unga"
It hurts you to see a girl
Dropping rhymes like bombs
If you want, I'll show you how to do it
So you can compose
Proud of where I come from
And where I'm going
Dangerous, like Sid Phillips
I break all my toys
I put them through military service
And this flow breaks them
My lyrics are dark,
Call me Latiniebla
Lati, we'll meet you on the bridge.
-Hey, little missy.
-What gives, asshole?
What are you doing here?
Don't say you're here to spit,
you're out of shape.
You're just as dumb as I remember.
I'm not here to spit.
Why are you here, then?
-To debut one of my girls.
-A rising star?
You'll see.
You'll see her.
What about you?
But I'm working on
something smaller right now.
No big deal, you know?
It's a dope venue,
where the scene was born in Mexico.
I came to Barcelona to scout.
What?
Not happy to see me?
I'm not the bad guy.
I believed in you.
You only believe in yourself and money.
Hey, Nacho.
-What's up?
-Hey, man.
Behave yourselves, huh?
Look, tell your girl
to bring her game,
important people are watching.
Ultra.
What an asshole.
The assholes are winning.
-I told you three weeks ago.
-Just do your hours.
You gave permission.
Half the staff are off today.
I can't let you leave now.
That's not my problem.
What is your problem is
whether or not I pass you.
-Is that a threat?
-Not at all.
Just a warning. If you leave now,
wave goodbye to your internship.
Get ready to scream
because the battles are about to begin!
Lati, where are you?
The battle's starting.
Shit, she's not picking up.
First round, eight bars each.
Three turns.
Make some noise!
You just made it. Let's go.
One, two, three. I start. This won't be
the only thing you'll lose.
Zoyert goes first!
What's up?
Check, check, check
It's my turn against a girl
This chick never rapped
In her whole damn life
Wouldn't fuck her
If they paid me a million
Calling her beautiful
Is synonymous with irony
I curse your dead
You're a monstrosity
Your parents didn't take you
Out the toaster in time
Your face is a painting
Of modern art
Drawn by a child
Dressed as Wolverine
I'm not a little black girl
And Latiniebla is my AKA
How strange, black
Is the target that stands out
You're a vampire hunter
And your nose is a stake
Because of people like you
The scene smells like a sewer
Lati, Lati, the envy
Of the hotties and you know it
You're just the envy
Of the toucans
I was scared, they said
You knew how to rap
But seeing this
You winning is not in my plans
Hottie if you want
But no one tolerates you
Shut your mouth
And open your street stall
Black immigrant girl
Flagged by the police
But you're just the lost daughter
Of Lory Money
Do you want more
After this humiliation?
The prize is no banana,
Donkey Kong
But don't worry
If you win, it's better for you
Take the money and invest it
In liposuction, fatty
-You got this.
-In three, two, one...
-You look white as a ghost. You okay?
-Shut it.
In three, two, one...
This rapper's a hypocrite
As a person,
As a rapper, as an MC
Because I'm black,
He laughs at me
But then practises
Over Dr. Dre's beats
And he's black too,
Isn't he?
I'm not Donkey Kong
I'm Queen Kong, I'm RAP
I'm hip-hop, Oh my God
They applaud me like Camarn
Check 3, 2, 1
Lights, camera, action
But why applaud her
She's worse than the worst
If she beats me it'd be a fix
If she pulls down her pants
She has a massive cock
With four times my testosterone
Fuck your shit,
I'll mess you up
When you came down here
They thought you were a man
You can say what you want
They'll ignore you
After this beating
They already know the park is mine
Harping on about if I have a cock
If you're hetero-curious
Accept your orientation
You're pissed there's no surprise
In my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
Whatever, some men
Will always be children
They just say dumb shit
To fill their void
They're incapable
Of controlling their vices
And end up being junkies
Of their own judgement
Killed it! Killed it!
Killed it, killed it, killed it!
-Killed it, killed it, killed it!
-Okay.
On my right, Latiniebla.
On my right, Zoyert.
In three, two, one...
Zoyert wins!
That shit was recycled!
This is bullshit!
Go fuck yourself,
Lati clearly won.
You want to fuck?
Suck my dick first.
No one's ever fought for me before.
They deserved it.
Sorry, nearly done.
Some day, huh?
You didn't get beat up.
You didn't get called ugly and black.
Not everyone on the scene hates you.
You didn't fail your internship.
They don't want you dead.
-Your mum's not keeping tabs on you.
-Your dad's not ignoring you.
No.
"A knot in the stomach
Tricky to describe
I never ever thought
My dad could ever die
I get up every day
Places I've got to be
There used to be four of us
But now there's only three
You left too soon
It wasn't your time
I want you on my pillow
With your face next to mine
Ever since you left
All the words I write
Are the knot in my stomach
They're tricky to describe
I never ever thought
That my dad could ever die."
You're the bomb, sis.
Cheese!
I thought you were busy
with the internship,
but it looks like
you're battling instead.
Are you okay?
Where did you get that idea?
Some men
Will always be children
They just say dumb shit
To fill their void
They're incapable...
-7,000 views.
...being junkies
Of their own judgement
This is the first I've heard...
I'm RAP,
I'm hip-hop
She's tough.
You're pissed there's no surprise
In my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
That's the stuff.
That's the stuff right there!
I'd say Lati's taking it a step further.
They applaud me like Camarn
3, 2, 1
Lights, camera, action
Yeah!
Nana, I'm going viral!
Damn!
What's up, Lati?
We're with you.
Go, Lati.
Hey, Lory Money.
Forget about them,
you'll knock them dead.
Where are you going?
-Where do you think?
-After what happened last time,
the organisers don't want you here.
What the fuck?
Get fucking lost. Both of you.
Fuck that shit, let us in.
Or what?
You gonna hit me?
Come on, let's go.
-Asshole.
-Come on.
Kicked off the scene.
After just one battle
is pretty good, huh?
Hey, family.
Go to your room, sweetie.
What's going on?
Where were you?
I went the clinic
and they said you were fired.
What were you doing there?
I spoke to Abdoul.
We've decided Dad will go back to Mali.
-But Mum...
-But Mum, nothing.
You missed your chance for buts,
now you just listen.
We've lost our way
ever since Dad died.
It's my fault for letting you do
whatever, but that's over.
I feel ashamed.
-You're ashamed of me?
-Not of you,
of this.
...No surprise in my pants
Yet I still manage
To fuck you so hard
Whatever, some men
Will always...
What made you think
to show this to a little girl?
I made it clear this rap thing was over.
Mum, listen to me.
I won't.
Either learn to behave like an adult,
-Or what?
-You go live somewhere else.
Moving in circles,
Is never going to be moving
If curiosity doesn't pique you,
The soul gets bored and dies
So I breathe, roll,
Press, and smoke that green
If no one saves me, I'll go alone,
No matter who cares
Oh my God, my mind,
My gift and my punishment
And for rising against it,
The river caught me
And I told you,
Of course I told you
But you didn't want to come in,
Because it wasn't love, it was a whim
Every day, every night,
You were by my side
Getting drunk, fucking high,
Tryin' to clear it up
Every day, every night,
You were by my side
Getting drunk, fucking high,
Tryin' to clear it up
Give me warm harira,
I want to cry it all out
At home so I don't see,
Sorry to have been your pain
Don't get it, fuck you,
I won't explain it
Smoking hash,
I want to lose my senses
Don't sweat the other day,
they're not the only assholes
that organise battles.
It's not that,
it's about my dad.
-You said he was...
-Dead, yeah.
My mum said he's not buried properly.
Now my family are taking him to Mali.
You're his family,
don't you have a say?
The only thing I can do is leave home.
Relax, you can stay as long as you need.
Thanks, sis.
-How's it going?
-Fine.
-You didn't even get up for breakfast.
-I'm not hungry.
You can't be like this all day.
What should I do?
No internship, no battles.
Would you rather wallow
in your own shit?
Come on, let's train.
That'll liven you up.
Return.
Opportunity.
-Judy, my darling.
-What are you doing here?
-You wouldn't pick up.
I thought I'd drop by.
Latiniebla in the flesh.
You can call me Lati.
That's your name, Lati?
That's dope.
Nacho Valds, a big admirer.
I didn't know
you lived together in this...
What's the word?
Commune?
-I'm just here temporarily.
Great, it was you I wanted to speak to.
I have a proposal for you.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
What's the deal?
Don't you offer your friends coffee?
To my friends I do, yeah.
I'll get straight to it then.
I'm going back to Mexico in four days.
As my friend Judy knows,
I'm organising an event.
A sick, badass event.
I'd like Lati to be there.
You're right, she has the talent
and the skills to get far.
Come with me
and we'll travel to the stars.
Just say the word
and it's blast-off.
Do you think we're fools?
I can see you vultures a mile off,
this is cause she's gone viral.
-Judy!
Yeah. So what?
I listen to the crowds.
They're the market, Judy.
Business.
We won't be your fucking product.
Get the fuck out of my house. Now.
-You gonna let her decide for you?
-Get lost!
- Go easy.
- Out!
I'll save a spot for my Latiniebla.
What the fuck?
Have you lost it?
He's the meanest rep in Latin America.
Trust me.
I get you guys had beef,
but the offer was for me.
You're desperate to make it,
you're not listening.
You need to be mature here.
I don't give a shit.
Sensible, solidity, liquidity.
Nothing I want rhymes with "mature".
What about "hospital"?
Cause you wouldn't last a single round.
Fuck you, your principles
and your purism.
Why don't you go home?
If you miss the ceremony
because of your pride,
you'll regret it.
I don't know if I can.
Lati.
Your mum and Nana need you.
You need each other.
Even if it's tough to admit.
How are you?
Fuck.
Your mum said
you were living somewhere else.
So I have to explain
what I'm doing in my own home?
I came over for a few days
to help your mum.
Lati.
Are you okay?
-Yeah, I'm fine.
Just catching up
with my favourite uncle.
I was going to tell you.
No need.
I came to stay for good,
if that's okay with you.
Go to bed,
you look tired.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Please don't wake Nana.
She won't go back to sleep
if she sees you're back.
Just like her dad.
Just like him.
Good night.
Good night.
Know why the assholes are winning?
Because us fools let them.
If Lati goes,
they'll tear her apart.
No.
Lati's story doesn't have to be
the same as yours.
Cause Lati has something you didn't.
Yeah?
What does she have that I don't?
She has you.
You're more than just beats, huh?
-What are you doing here?
-I came to apologise.
-I have nothing to say.
-What's this?
I just want to talk.
I don't know who you are,
but get lost.
Lati, please, listen to me!
I'm sorry, you were right.
I want you to know
I'll be with you in every battle,
Whether that's in Mexico
or hell itself.
A delicious meal.
It was Sekou's favourite.
A beautiful way
to celebrate his memory.
"Celebrate"?
Yes, celebrate.
Being here with you tonight
and accompanying my brother tomorrow
to the place where we were born.
That's why, despite the pain,
this should be a celebration.
All that's missing
is a griot.
What's a griot?
A travelling musician, Nana.
In Mali, we invite them to help
connect the living with the dead.
As none of us here is a griot,
we'll ask our ancestors
to help him find his place.
Your dad spent weeks learning this song.
He used to play it so well.
What's it about?
Us.
That we'll never forget Dad.
Now how will we talk to Dad?
It's tough to believe,
but Dad never went away.
He didn't go two years ago,
or even yesterday.
Even if there's
no place we can visit,
I know a trick:
Whenever you want to talk to him,
close your eyes,
shut them tight.
Take a moment and sigh
and Dad is here by our side.
Come and sit.
-What was that about Mexico?
-Nothing.
Don't play dumb with me,
what was she saying about Mexico?
That video you hated...
People love it.
So much that it got me in a huge battle.
But don't worry, I won't go.
Right...
Are you sure about that?
Look.
I've been thinking.
Now we've helped Dad find his place,
maybe it's time
we helped you find yours.
And I have something
that might help you decide.
-You kept it?
-Of course I kept it.
I haven't been able to throw out
any of your dad's stuff.
I don't know if it'll bring you luck,
but it looks good on you.
What's with the visit?
Does your momma know
you came here?
Sure, I deserved that.
Listen,
what you said the other day was cool.
A girl's got to know how to be soft too.
Is Mexico still on?
Sure it's still on.
Until you two get there
and destroy the place.
Ladies and gentlemen,
we welcome you aboard
this flight to Mexico City.
Mexico City!
Please make sure
your seat belt is securely fastened,
and all electronic devices
set to flight mode.
Enjoy your flight.
Check it out.
Look.
Fuck the pre-party.
No, we need to be seen.
I'm ready.
Ready and fierce.
Okay, let's go.
Just one beer,
I want you fresh for the battle.
One more?
The last one, I promise.
Okay, I'm going to the bathroom.
We serve things fresh here.
I guess your content is reheated.
Don't sweat it,
it's just a travel diary.
It's a cardinal sin,
that's what it is.
It's frowned upon.
Just like pigs and snitches.
Making a mark around the globe,
just like her name,
my very own Latniebla.
You know me, near or far,
wherever I go, I never miss a bar.
See? This bitch has it all written down.
You've met Weedo?
Relax, he may look like a dog,
but he doesn't bite.
It's this guy you should worry about.
Lone Wolf.
You must be the rookie
they told me about.
Mr. Wolf.
Don't believe half
of what this dude says.
He's legit,
but sometimes he talks bullshit.
Hey, take it easy,
don't go scaring her.
Listen, Lati, you know why
I invited you to Mictln tonight?
You know why this event
is such a big deal?
It's huge because I'm gonna dig out
freestyle from the underworld.
It's a tough business.
Only the best will do.
They all say I'm crazy for putting
someone up with no experience.
I've asked nothing of you.
I'm just saying with all the distrust,
I was starting to doubt you.
But you made it here
despite everything holding you back,
so I know I wasn't wrong.
Nothing's holding me back.
- What about Judy?
- She's my sherpa.
She'll guide you to the top
with her fear of heights?
I don't know about her,
but I sure don't have vertigo.
That's the attitude.
Damn right!
Look,
make it to the third round running,
and I'll make you queen
of Latin America.
Judy! The brightest shooting star
on the scene.
Nacho.
What were you two talking about?
I hope what Weedo said isn't true,
that you had all your lines written out.
You'd know all about lines.
Judy, always got
something to say, huh?
We agree on that at least.
We best head off
and warm up before the battle.
I haven't finished my drink.
Whatever, do as you please.
Come on.
Quit frowning and eat your quesadilla.
Trust me, you won't eat
food this good in a long time.
I won't be somewhere like that
in a long time either.
It was just a party to lure suckers in.
It worked on me.
Don't get sucked in so easy.
At least it was cooler than this.
Sis, you're not missing anything.
It's just egos, drugs and ambition.
It's paradise for anyone
who wants to get destroyed
while being promised they'll be
the next Latin American queen.
The stage is about to blow!
There will be blood at the Mictln!
Who wants blood?
Blood! Blood! Blood!
Make some noise!
-Blood!
-Blood! Blood! Blood!
Here comes Latiniebla.
She'll be facing
our champ from the last battle.
The one, the only,
Lone Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf!
It's time.
Let's get the battle started.
Are you ready?
Put your hands up!
Three, two, one...
Today the land of corn
Receives you with bullets
Girl this ain't Europe
Here we live street
You left Spain
And you find the king here
You look like a Crip, Lati
Dying for a Latin King
You can't hip, can't hop
You're not an MC
I can switch this bitch off
With a click from my Glock
She's a terrorist fulfilling her mission
You knew you were going to die
When you got on the plane
Is that shit rap?
It sounds like bourgeois pop
Don't even know what you look like
It's a confusion
That you're living twice
You don't know
The fucking genre you belong to
Your name means shit to us
I'm gonna make you bleed
Like your period
You're a disappointment
Everyone knows that
The black sheep got
Into the wolf's mouth
Listen to the sound of my pack
My Mexican race
Asks for blood from the stands
Today the Spanish
Won't take away anything
Because this is the return
Of the feathered serpent
Here we put soul
Into every rhyme we leave
You smell of fresh blood
Welcome to Mexico, bitch
Here you leave your heart
This is an Aztec sacrifice
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!
It's Latiniebla's turn.
Lati!
It's your turn.
In three, two, one...
You're the king here?
Fuck that, you're just the wolf
Say you live on the street?
They all say that
It's the land of corn
I come to turn it into dust
You'll kiss the ground
I'm taking your throne
It's not a Crip
Dying for a Latin King
It's a piece of shit
Dyin' for Lati Queen
Afraid on the plane?
I came on a VIP pass
On top of that, I'll go back
Being the queen here
You badmouth me
Does it hurt that I'm here today?
Does my smooth talk
That I give you annoy you?
My path is clear
I know very well where I'm going
I've already learned to accept
What I really am
Do I look like a man?
Is that what you think, dummy?
I don't judge what I am
What you are, what we are
I don't know what genre I belong to
Says the wolf
If we're talking about hip-hop
I belong to us all
Wolf, Wolf
Don't feel so great
Wolf, Wolf,
You're just insignificant
You talk about a Glock
And you feel important
With one slap
I'll make room for you to get a tattoo
I'm not top
But I don't give a shit
Coming to Mexico
Do you think that scares me?
I live in Spain, but Mali is my land
So who really bore me
Tiniebla broke Estepario
Make some noise!
Wolf,
are you gonna allow that?
No one gets out alive!
No one gets out alive!
Next round!
Blood! Blood! Blood!
Round two, here we go.
Hands in the air!
Hands in the air!
Three, two, one...
What happened, bitch?
Your daddy no longer exists?
You're screaming at the sky
"Father, why did you leave?"
You should be happy and not sad
Because dead he won't see
The shit you became
My father would be proud of me
For my courage, for my effort
Because I am here
Besides
I always carry him with me
You mention the dead
But fight with the living
Shut the hell up
You fucking dark bitch
What's the point in living
If you're in a war?
I'm gonna beat you
Till you're six feet under
Because with beatings
Is how I educate my bitches
Fucking dark bitch
But with clear ideas
Of course I'm a bitch
The owner of your pack
That a man talks about his dick
Is nothing new
Because it hurts that a woman
Puts in twice the guts
Which pack?
This one that's watching you die?
If the bitch with you
Wants to leave you here
She knows you're not a good MC
She's just living her frustrated dream
Through you
My dreams are theirs
It's true pride
And you for your boss
Are a lapdog
If your owner doesn't let you
Choose a leash or collar
A hormonal chihuahua
Will never be a Cerberus
Fighting for others' dreams
Seems pathetic
You do that because no one loves you
Your fucking mother was right
You'll never live off rap
Find a stable job
My mother?
Thanks to her I'm here
A fighter, a worker
She sacrificed for me
Don't ever say again
That she's an unhappy bitch
My mother is holier
Than death in your country
Time!
Fuck!
To hell with the scene
My name is Latiniebla
AKA Big Mama
You make rap a circus
Fuck it, I'm out
I'll leave you with the clown
Latiniebla is disqualified.
Lone Wolf advances to the next round.
Lati.
I'm sorry, sis.
I fucked up.
No, you didn't.
That was unreal.
Latiniebla! Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Latiniebla!
Latiniebla!
Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Latiniebla! Latiniebla!
Translation: Tom Jackson