Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is secretly a ’90s hip hop movie

More than meets the eye meets the golden age of hip hop! You may not think Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a hip hop film, but this 2023 installment in the series really is one IN DISGUISE!Topics discussed:🥚 Hip hop Easter eggs from the jump and through out the run time 🎤 The soundtrack and score is golden 🎬 Was 1994 the right year to set this story in?Also check out:Our full, original episode on Transformers: Rise of the BeastsCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...substantiate!Check us out:Our next live event: DOPE on September 16, 2026 at SteelStacks!🎟️ Get your FREE ticket! Courtesy of ArtsQuestCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website

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