Real low. Soon after, Yvette kicks Rodney and his friends out of her apartment. He was still in his mid-20s, fresh out of South Central, already a legend for the way, at 16, he started hanging around the USC film school--volunteering as a gofer until the dean concluded, "We might as well make him a student, since he acts like he is one anyway." Lol. Is Ice Spice the biggest act of the millennium and for centuries to come? Snoop Dogg as Rodney, Yvette's ex-boyfriend and the film's antagonist. . He's a momma's boy. The Break In: SweetPea and Do-Dirty break into a couples house. She is a deeply insecure, sensitive woman, which is not-so-subtly implied to be caused by Jody's regular affairs with other women, most being from her own place of work. R (Some Drug Use|Language|Strong Sexuality|Violence), Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, SDDS, Dolby SR. Baby Boy was released on June 27, 2001, when Taraji P. Henson was 30 years old. An album of the film's score, by British composer David Arnold, was released by Varese Sarabande. Baby Boy (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She says because of the system of racism in this country, the black man is meant to think of himself as a baby. Baby Boy. 1926). In schools where black students are the top performers, what are these schools doing better? [first lines] That is until one night, tensions finally boil over between he and Rhames. He's probably with his other baby momma when he ain't with you. (Tupac was originally going to star and Gibson was cast after Pac's murder). Tyrese Gibson, already known as a singer, model and music video DJ, is a natural, unaffected actor who adds a spin of spoiled self-pity to Jody. I just wonder if this film will help anyone that it speaks to, or if it will just be another film that we all see and then forget about until it comes out on video? Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! She finds herself split between her son and her new love quite often. When there is a thug in your house and he is on parole, here's a piece of advise, call the police. In that case, says Jody, she won't mind if he borrows her car. Johnson) tells him again and again, he has to grow up, move out, get a job and take care of his family. They then have a heated argument about his lack of commitment and selfishness; she asks him if he will ever come live with her and their son JoJo, but he deliberately avoids the subject and comes and goes as he pleases. Yeah he was trash but he was young af. But after Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas, production for the . John Singleton has taken on that same risk but with a more serious subject matter. When those favours led to murder, he went to jail for 10 years and did hard time. Rhames tries explaining the way of life to Jody, but he won't have it and Jody takes a swing at Rhames, who in turn lays him out. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Jody, lil Jody. And finally, what does a black man call his place of residence? (ETSY), Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) April 18, 2023, Woman shames man for bringing one pizza to potluck, and TikTok has thoughts: I dont think you quite understand how potlucks work, Satan and jehovah are the same exact entity?Satanism exposed. He could probably return to his roots and make some easy money but he knows that there are more important things in life. He has no responsibilities, pays no bills and yet manages to mac his way into many women's lives because of his good looks and smooth charm. Jonathan Majors has reportedly been dropped by his management and PR agency. To be fair Jody was only 19-20. I asked Singleton about it at the time, and he said, "Maybe some kids will see the trailer and come to see the movie and leave with a lot of ideas they didn't have before." The black youth portrayed in the film are ripe with temerity, and I applaud John Singleton for painting it that way. Kaylin Gillis of Saratoga County was killed after pulling into wrong driveway. "I was like you, Jody," he says. Lmfaoo that was my fav part of the movie! In order to stay in God's good graces, he plans to get baptized. Still, he plays around, and she knows it and in a certain way accepts it, although she gets mad when she can never drive her own car, which she's making payments on. He has panache and he has something intangible about him. It peaked at #41 on the Billboard 200, #12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #5 on the Top Soundtracks, and spawned one charting single, "Just a Baby Boy", performed by Snoop Dogg featuring Tyrese & Mr. Tan, which made it to #90 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #40 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Baby Boy (2001) - Taraji P. Henson as Yvette - IMDb Baby Boy (2001) Taraji P. Henson: Yvette Showing all 14 items Jump to: Photos (4) Quotes (10) Photos Quotes Joe Joe : I want my daddy. I was amazed at how gentle Jody was with Yvette. This movie revolves around Jody, a young, unemployed, selfish, immature black man who won't leave the nest of his mama's home, even though he has a son and a daughter by two different women. Jodi Hubbard was one of Season 3's recurring characters on Mom. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. It is also a criticism of the society that pushes them into that niche. Rodney : [From Background] Fuck your punk-ass daddy! He can see a lot of himself in Jody and as much as he wants to keep Jody from following the same path he did, he generally keeps his nose out of his business. Secondly, what does a black man call his closest acquaintances? Johnson and Taraji P. This is a man that was once just like Jody. again. Despite their previous issues, Yvette begins to realize she still loves Jody. The story of Jody (Tyrese Gibson), a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Drama, Original Language: Coming Soon. Yvette's gangster ex-boyfriend Rodney is released from San Quentin State Prison and returns to the neighborhood to move in with Yvette. Mother, 25, is found guilty of child cruelty after failing to protect her 18-month-old son who was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Aubrey Plaza and Mike White took a trip to Stockholm together to stalk her ex-boyfriend, Mother of Uvalde elementary school shooter is arrested for threatening to KILL her boyfriend - telling police 'my son killed all those children'. Sweetpea is getting involved with dangerous gang types. I couldnt stand the mama and her desperate for a man ass. The movie concerns Joseph "Jody" Summers, a young, selfish, immature black man in South Central LA who wants to live large but doesn't have a job. Say Dip: Jody and Jo Jo play with a toy car and Tonio arrives in a real car. 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Jody finally decides to be a man, so he moves out and approves of Melvin dating his mother. Still, it was well done overall. Movies. Meanwhile, Jody also continues having affairs with other women, including a young girl named Peanut, with whom he also has a daughter, Lil' Nut. Snoop Dogg as Rodney, Yvette's ex-boyfriend and the film's antagonist. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Candy Ann Brown as Ms. Herron, Peanut's mother who does not like Jody. "[11], Director John Singleton was very proud of the movie: "It was just soulful, I made a movie that I wanted to be as soulful as a Marvin Gaye record. Official Sites Jody is a mama's boy and when his mom's new ex-con boyfriend moves in the house, Jody becomes very defensive and is continually challenging him. And Jody made a good pt. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Mischa Barton: Hollywood and The OC star to join rebooted Australian soap Neighbours that came to an end in 2022 after 37 years on air. Please, believe. Afterward, Jody and Yvette get married and look forward to the birth of their unborn child. At some point, as Jody's mother Juanita (A.J. It is also a criticism of the society that pushes them into that niche. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Henson. Tawny Dahl as Pandora, Yvette's co-worker and a pursuer of Jody. However, Rodney does not care for JoJo and wants to impregnate Yvette himself, but when Rodney attempts to rape Yvette in front of her son, he stops himself out of guilt. Yvette : I know. Romantically, he's having relationships with two women: the mother, Yvette of his son, and a new interest. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Marvin is played with utter conviction by Ving Rhames. On top of that, he now has to deal with his girlfriend's ex getting out of jail and attempting to take back what he's been missing. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette (Taraji P. 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