Quotable: “You know you done f**ked up, don’t ya?”ġ993: Known for his imposing physique with a height of almost 6’4″, Bill Duke debuted in the 1976 classic Car Wash as Abdullah Mohammed Akbar, a hood dude turned Muslim revolutionary. Powell’s second-most recognized character is Pinky, a pimp and record store owner in the Friday franchise. He has appeared in numerous major and independent films. He dimed Caine and O-Dog out to the police after catching a beatdown over Ronnie, in fact, one of the best things about him was his nickname, “Fa**ot A**Chauncey.”Ģ013: Since Menace, Powell has gone on become one of the hardest working men in black Hollywood. Chauncey was one of the films least likable characters. I’m hungrier than a muthaf**ka out here.”ġ993: Powell appeared in in Menace as a neighborhood OG who only cared about himself. Let me get some links with them grits, n***a. Her children Jaden and Willow are both musicians and actors.
With husband, Will Smith they have produced movies and television series through their production company Overbrook Productions. Pinkett-Smith has also made strides as a wife, musician, mother, business-woman and humanitarian. She was featured on A Different World, and starred in the urban film classic Set It Off. Their relationship ends up being one where they take care of each other until they fall in love and intend to move to Atlanta, GA with Pernell’s blessing.Ģ013: Pinkett-Smith experienced a great amount of success after Menace throughout the 90s.
Once Pernell is sent to prison to serve a life sentence, Caine takes on the responsibility of looking out for Ronnie and her and Pernell’s son Anthony. In Menace to Society, Pinkett-Smith played Ronnie, a single mother to the child of Caine’s surrogate father Pernell. N***a, you ain’t Caine, stop drinking up all the beer.”ġ993: After moving from Baltimore, MD to California, Pinkett-Smith networked her way into small roles and behind the scenes work.
Larenz Tate recently got into directing, crafting a Conjure Cognac commercial for friend, Ludacris. In the early 2000’s, Tate had roles in the Oscar-winning films Ray and Crash. O-Dog was the film’s youngest and most dangerous character, often killing for the slightest perceived disrespect.Ģ013: Between 19, Tate starred in Dead Presidents, the cult classic Love Jones and Why Do Fools Fall in Love: The Frankie Lymon story. Turner also played another memorable urban film character appearing as “the illest ni**a in Nebraska,” Rico in Belly.ġ993: Starting his career with a string of television appearances as far back as the 80s, Menace to Society was Tate’s first feature role. For a short time, Turner was also as a member of the Geto Boys, appearing on several albums, although he never released a solo project. As Caine, Turner brought to life one of urban films most memorable protagonists.Ģ013: After Menace, Turner made numerous television and music video appearances. Prior to the film, Turner appeared in Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” video as well the 1992 crime thriller Deep Cover. Quotable: “Yo, I don’t think you know me, homie.”ġ993: Turner seemed to have appeared out of nowhere when he turned up as the star of Menace to Society in 1993. (READ ALSO: Menace II Society: 20 Years Later) In celebration of the 20 th Anniversary of Menace to Society, takes a look back at the movie, our favorite characters, and our favorite quotable lines.
It’s the ultimate “hood” movie and a hip-hop classic and cultural influencer.