Tierra Whack
On Thursday, we attended the LA premiere of “Cypher” at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. Also in attendance were GRAMMY-nominated rapper, Tierra Whack, Director Chris Moukarbel, Producers Sanjay Sharma, Natalia-Leigh Brown, and cast member Bionca Bradley.
The film follows GRAMMY-nominated rapper, Whack, around during various shows and music videos giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the process of an artist on the rise to stardom. After a clip went viral of her rapping on the streets of Philadelphia when she was only 15 years old, Whack, gained recognition from the world and some of the most influential voices and artists in the industry. The film gives viewers a look into the inner thoughts of Whack and a deeper dive into how she sees the world. While it’s an insightful look into the workings of an artist on the rise, it also examines the cost of what it really means to be famous and the lengths onlookers will go to for artists. The film was unpredictable and definitely a conversation starter around the mysteries that surround the music industry and the many conspiracies that can follow artists in her position.
Atmosphere inside The Theatre at Ace Hotel
After the screening, guests were shuttled to an afterparty at The Reserve. There was an open bar and a live DJ that had the sounds and vibes going all night. The screening and afterparty was a great way to celebrate where Tierra Whack has made it and all the exciting things that are to come next like her debut album is set to release in 2024.
CYPHER will be released in limited theaters by Andscape, a Black-led media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity, and will be streaming on HULU on November 24th. Make sure you set your calendars because you don’t want to miss this! Watch the trailer HERE.
