Cast
- Terrence Howard as DJay, a small-time hustler who is dissatisfied with his unglamorous life and learns to express himself. He is also Shug's love interest.
- Anthony Anderson as Key, a modestly successful audio technician with a passion for music.
- Taryn Manning as Nola, a levelheaded prostitute of DJay's.
- Taraji P. Henson as Shug, a friendly prostitute of DJay's who is pregnant with an unknown client's child. She is also DJay's love interest.
- DJ Qualls as Shelby, a friend of Key's and an amateur musician.
- Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Skinny Black, a successful Memphis rapper who has forgotten his roots.
- Paula Jai Parker as Lexus, an arrogant and rude prostitute and part-time stripper with a young child.
- Elise Neal as Yevette, Key's strait-laced wife.
- Isaac Hayes as Arnel, a bar owner who is sympathetic to DJay's aspirations.
- Juicy J as Tigga, a local rapper.
- Haystak as Mickey, the strip club DJ.
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