You may recognize Sanaa Lathan from her standout role in the classic film, Love & Basketball, but now things come full circle as she takes her seat in the director’s chair. Now, she’s excited as ever to be announcing the newest film on Paramount+ called On The Come Up, which tells the story of a 16-year-old rapper named Bri, who goes from the battle rap scene to a professional recording studio — all in an attempt to get her family some bread. Unfortunately, her reality is met with poverty and gang violence.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Snoop Dogg and Sanaa Lathan attend the Snoop Dogg Tastemaker “On the Come Up” Premiere on September 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/[Getty Images] for Paramount+ )

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Mike Epps and Sanaa Lathan attend the Snoop Dogg Tastemaker “On the Come Up” Premiere on September 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/[Getty Images] for Paramount+ )
On The Come Up is based on the the New York Times #1 best-selling novel by Angie Thomas, who also penned The Hate U Give. The emotions captured in the film is one that is unforgettable, as Bri is seen having to make life-changing decisions as she navigates family life and a budding rap career.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Sanaa Lathan attends the Snoop Dogg Tastemaker “On the Come Up” Premiere on September 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/[Getty Images] for Paramount+ )
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