It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp
- Title: Hustle & Flow
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Can a you root for a pimp? The answer Hustle & Flow gives is a resounding yes. Djay isn’t a bad man, just one who is stuck in a life he never really wanted and wishes to live out his lifelong dreams. Well, that’s a pretty universal story I think most people will be able to relate to.
Djay (Terrence Howard) is a middle-aged pimp who treats his hookers better than some parents treat their children. Djay’s main source of income is Nola (Taryn Manning) the skinny young ghetto white girl who he pimps out of his car. Also part of his family are hookers Shrug (Taraji P. Henson) who is pregnant and the loudmouthed Lexus (Paula Jai Parker). Djay waxes nostalgic daily about life and dreams about becoming a rap star.
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