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Filmmaker Albert Hughes shares a raw, behind-the-scenes perspective of his experiences working with iconic hip-hop artists, including Tupac Shakur, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube. He discloses that the infamous tension between Tupac and Ice Cube made cameos difficult, admitting that creating the “Trapped” video was a memorable challenge. He details a nerve-wracking ordeal in Compton where they had a close encounter with gunfire, resulting in the filmmakers earning the nickname 'Twinkies.' Hughes relates a touching anecdote about Eazy-E fearlessly engaging with moviegoers on the night of the "Boyz n the Hood" release. He highlights Eazy-E's charisma, stating how the rapper wanted to gauge the crowd’s reaction and walked fearlessly among his fans. Hughes discloses working on Tupac's first three music videos. He expresses regret that Eazy-E couldn't cameo in "Trapped" which disappointed Tupac, a fan of Eazy-E.
