New film 'Cypher' details rapper Tierra Whack's rise to fame

Thursday, November 9, 2023
BROOKLYN (WABC) -- There was a red carpet premiere in Brooklyn on Thursday for the film 'Cypher' - a new movie about a rapper's rise to fame.

The film details Tierra Whack's story after first gaining recognition at the age of 15 rapping on the streets in Philadelphia for a YouTube channel.

It also looked at the downside of becoming popular so quickly and so young.

'Cypher' will be available on Hulu and in select theaters beginning on November 24.

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