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Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (TV Mini Series 2023) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Giselle Bailey ... (2 episodes, 2023)
Hannah Beachler ... (2 episodes, 2023)
Dream Hampton ... (1 episode, 2023)
Raeshem Nijhon ... (1 episode, 2023)

Series Cast  

Rapsody ...  Narrator / ... 4 episodes, 2023
Joan Morgan Joan Morgan ...  Self - Writer and Program Director of the Center for Black Visual Culture NYU 4 episodes, 2023
Rah Digga ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
MC Lyte ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Salamishah Tillet ...  Self - Writer and Professor 4 episodes, 2023
Yo-Yo Yo-Yo ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Syreeta Gates Syreeta Gates ...  Self - Hip-Hop Archivist, Founder of The Gates Preserve 4 episodes, 2023
Roxanne Shanté ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Kash Doll ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Saweetie ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Dee Barnes Dee Barnes ...  Self - TV Host, Pump It Up 4 episodes, 2023
Tierra Whack ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Chika ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Coi Leray ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Sha-Rock Sha-Rock ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Angie Martinez ...  Self - Radio Icon and Writer 3 episodes, 2023
Brittney Cooper ...  Self - Writer, Cultural Critic, and Professor 3 episodes, 2023
Kathy Iandoli Kathy Iandoli ...  Self - Journalist and Author 3 episodes, 2023
Nadirah Simmons Nadirah Simmons ...  Self - Founder and Editor-In-Chief, The Gumbo 3 episodes, 2023
Bahamadia Bahamadia ...  Self 3 episodes, 2023
Latto ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Remy Ma ...  Self 3 episodes, 2023
Queen Latifah ...  Self 4 episodes, 2023
Da Brat ...  Self 3 episodes, 2023
Cam & China Cam & China ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 2023
Kierna Mayo Kierna Mayo ...  Self - Executive Editor, One World 2 episodes, 2023
April Walker April Walker ...  Self 2 episodes, 2023
Rianna Jade Parker Rianna Jade Parker ...  Self - Writer and Critic 2 episodes, 2023
Misa Hylton-Brim ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Zahri Josita Jackson Zahri Josita Jackson ...  Woman Putting on Makeup / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Jasmine Morrison ...  Dancer Next to Car 2 episodes, 2023
Nalani Hall Nalani Hall ...  Fire Hydrant Scene / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Taylor Hawkins Taylor Hawkins ...  Woman with Dancing Arms / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Zia Zia ...  Flower Woman / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Malani Showe Malani Showe ...  Fire Hydrant Scene / ... 2 episodes, 2023
Drew Dixon ...  Self - Producer and Writer 1 episode, 2023
Monie Love ...  Self 2 episodes, 2023
Carri Twigg ...  Self - Former Obama White House Aide 1 episode, 2023
Boma Akpore ...  Man in Bedroom 1 episode, 2023
Darryl McDaniels ...  Self 1 episode, 2023
Denise Garcia ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Victoria N. Alcala ...  Women Riding Bikes 1 episode, 2023
Deidra Starr ...  Women in the Forest 1 episode, 2023
C.A.M. C.A.M. ...  Self 1 episode, 2023
Ronda Swindell ...  Women in the Forest 1 episode, 2023
Chaseedaw Giles ...  Women in the Forest 1 episode, 2023
Tamika Haywood ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Jennah Juice Jennah Juice ...  Woman Counting Money / ... 1 episode, 2023
Diovanna Labella Diovanna Labella ...  Woman in Chapel 1 episode, 2023
Likwuid Stylez Likwuid Stylez ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Laveda Davis Laveda Davis ...  Women in the Forest 1 episode, 2023
Khloe Grant Khloe Grant ...  Fire Hydrant Scene 1 episode, 2023
Shellique Vallee Shellique Vallee ...  Queer Positive Women 1 episode, 2023
Dah'Vielle Lucas Dah'Vielle Lucas ...  Queer Positive Women 1 episode, 2023
Queen Herawin Queen Herawin ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Dee Harper Dee Harper ...  Women Riding Bikes 1 episode, 2023
Fatou Sampson ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Faith Couch Faith Couch ...  Women Riding Bikes 1 episode, 2023
Eula Berassa Eula Berassa ...  Women in the Forest 1 episode, 2023
Kiki Simone Kiki Simone ...  Women in Cyper 1 episode, 2023
Mia Sterbini ...  Women Riding Bikes 1 episode, 2023
Zoë Watson Zoë Watson ...  Fire Hydrant Scene 1 episode, 2023

Series Produced by 

Amy Brown ... archival producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Shawna Carroll ... producer / post producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Troy Carter ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Zada Clarke ... field producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Lauren Cynamon ... co-executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Osheia Draughn ... field associate producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Natalie Eakin ... post producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Nicole Galovski ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Virginia Galvan ... sr. producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Syreeta Gates ... producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Melissa Haizlip ... co-executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Dream Hampton ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Cherice Hunt ... producer / story producer / supervising story producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Kathy Iandoli ... consulting producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Janice James ... producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Tukio Machini ... digital producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Diana Mandelare-Au ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
MC Lyte ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Melissa Muriente ... line producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Raeshem Nijhon ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Jennifer Ryan ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Justin Simien ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Carri Twigg ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Crystal Whaley ... co-executive producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Nakia Williams ... story producer / supervising story producer (4 episodes, 2023)
Shanel Charles ... post associate producer (1 episode, 2023)
Princess A. Hairston ... producer (1 episode, 2023)

Series Music by 

Rodney Chrome ... (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Cinematography by 

Jerry Henry ... (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Editing by 

Hypatia Porter ... (4 episodes, 2023)
Princess A. Hairston ... (3 episodes, 2023)
Zeb Achonu ... (2 episodes, 2023)
Akin Salawu ... (1 episode, 2023)
Jamie Unruh ... (1 episode, 2023)

Series Production Design by 

Hannah Beachler ... (4 episodes, 2023)
Susan Linss ... (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Art Direction by 

Namita Devadas ... (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Costume Design by 

Ashaka Givens ... (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Makeup Department 

Ashley Brignolle ... on-set hair & makeup (4 episodes, 2023)
Andre Cavasier ... hair stylist for Remy Ma (4 episodes, 2023)
Meico Chew ... hair stylist for Yo-Yo / makeup artist for Yo-Yo (4 episodes, 2023)
Talonna Clark ... hair stylist (4 episodes, 2023)
Marie Cruz ... key makeup artist (4 episodes, 2023)
Carmilla Cunny ... on-set hair & makeup (4 episodes, 2023)
Jamilah Curry ... hair stylist for Tierra Whack (4 episodes, 2023)
Nikki Dejoie ... makeup artist for Da Brat (4 episodes, 2023)
Christian Diaz ... makeup artist for Angie Martinez (4 episodes, 2023)
Darlene Dorsett ... hair stylist for April Walker (4 episodes, 2023)
Andy Drew ... hair stylist for Dee Barnes (4 episodes, 2023)
Sam Fine ... makeup artist for Queen Latifah (4 episodes, 2023)
Stacy Gray ... hair department head (4 episodes, 2023)
Lauren Greer ... makeup artist for Kash Doll (4 episodes, 2023)
Annie Kim ... on-set hair & makeup (4 episodes, 2023)
Camille Lawrence ... makeup artist for Syreeta Gates (4 episodes, 2023)
Sarah Linns ... makeup artist for Remy Ma (4 episodes, 2023)
Kathy-Ann Clarke Louis ... key hair stylist (4 episodes, 2023)
Iasia Merriweather ... hair stylist for Queen Latifah (4 episodes, 2023)
Sparkle Monroe ... makeup artist for Rapsody (4 episodes, 2023)
Jerell Morris ... on-set hair & makeup (4 episodes, 2023)
Nyree Murray ... hair stylist for Syreeta Gates (4 episodes, 2023)
Lisa Nash-Jones ... makeup department head (4 episodes, 2023)
Niara Page ... hair stylist for Rah Digga / makeup artist for Rah Digga / makeup & hair stylist for Rah Digga / makeup artist & hair stylist for Rah Digga (4 episodes, 2023)
Mideyah Parker ... hair stylist for Misa Hylton (4 episodes, 2023)
Brianna Parks ... hair stylist for Kash Doll (4 episodes, 2023)
Nidiyah Salahuddin ... hair stylist for Angie Martinez (4 episodes, 2023)
Sophie Schult ... makeup artist for April Walker (4 episodes, 2023)
Olivia Song ... makeup artist for Latto (4 episodes, 2023)
MaYuu Mya Vargas ... makeup artist for Misa Hylton (4 episodes, 2023)
Michela Wariebi ... makeup artist for Tierra Whack (4 episodes, 2023)
Brittney Watson ... key hair stylist (4 episodes, 2023)
Ashley Webb ... key makeup artist (4 episodes, 2023)
Keshaun Williamson ... hair stylist for Latto (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Production Management 

Kristie Lutz ... executive in charge of production (4 episodes, 2023)
Travis Preston ... in house post supervisor: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Lesley Richardson ... executive in charge of production (4 episodes, 2023)
Christine Shaw ... production manager (4 episodes, 2023)
Tim Schwab ... post-production manager (3 episodes, 2023)
Mahsooma Berger ... production manager (1 episode, 2023)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Kenny Williams ... associate director (4 episodes, 2023)
Jayson Williams ... second associate director (2 episodes, 2023)

Series Art Department 

Auclan Duberry ... art assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Lavern Duberry ... art assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Ratna Gandhe ... art assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Jeff Nash Hendricks ... property master (4 episodes, 2023)
Jae Kim ... 2nd prop (4 episodes, 2023)
Caryn Novak ... art coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Blas Bruce ... 3rd prop (3 episodes, 2023)
Dave Kirwan ... art assistant (3 episodes, 2023)
Frantz Jasmin ... art assistant (2 episodes, 2023)
Dareios Linss ... 3rd prop (2 episodes, 2023)
Kevin Mazile ... art assistant (2 episodes, 2023)

Series Sound Department 

Veralucia Quispe Chirinos ... additional sound mixer (4 episodes, 2023)
Aisha Hallgren ... additional sound mixer (4 episodes, 2023)
Ruben D. Morales ... additional sound mixer (4 episodes, 2023)
Redd Reynolds ... sound mixer (4 episodes, 2023)
Ravikash Saini ... additional sound mixer (4 episodes, 2023)
Matt Still ... re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor / supervising sound editor: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Ij Maksom ... sound mixer (2 episodes, 2023)

Series Special Effects by 

Karl Thwaites ... special effects technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Cassandra Valentin ... special effects technician (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Visual Effects by 

Aimee Belke ... additional graphics: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Shawna Carroll ... additional graphics: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Ben Hendrickson ... conform artist: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Cassie Lee ... assistant conform artist: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Neil Mikels ... conform artist: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Braden Winfree ... additional graphics: And/Or (3 episodes, 2023)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Jason Amendolara ... second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Brian Antezana ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Anthony Artis ... still photographer (4 episodes, 2023)
Amelia Asilis ... key grip (4 episodes, 2023)
Louis 'Bolaji' Bailey ... gaffer (4 episodes, 2023)
Michelle Bandach ... second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
David Brown II ... key grip / best boy electric (4 episodes, 2023)
Mackenzie Canavan ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Tashi Ceulemans ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Austin Chang ... first assistant camera / second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Hans Charles ... additional cinematography (4 episodes, 2023)
Lorna Daniel ... second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Sherry Day ... first assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Jared Diwa ... gaffer (4 episodes, 2023)
Emma Forthofer ... second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Nile Garcia ... swing (4 episodes, 2023)
Omar Guinier ... steadicam operator / Steadicam Operator (4 episodes, 2023)
Makiyn Hanna ... key grip (4 episodes, 2023)
Mitchell Kwak Johnson ... key grip (4 episodes, 2023)
Aaron Kersey ... second assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Alex Basco Koch ... projectionist (4 episodes, 2023)
Aaron Lenhart ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Hsing Yu Lin ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Daniel Lyu ... gaffer (4 episodes, 2023)
Joshua Makela ... first assistant camera (4 episodes, 2023)
Huttemberg Nassar ... key gaffer (4 episodes, 2023)
Nu Nguyen ... key grip (4 episodes, 2023)
Pierce Robinson ... interstitial director of photography (4 episodes, 2023)
John M. Roche ... key grip / best boy grip (4 episodes, 2023)
Russell Santos ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Christine Shaw ... still photographer (4 episodes, 2023)
Jadon Washington ... bts videographer (4 episodes, 2023)
Skye Williams ... digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2023)
Austin Williford ... swing (4 episodes, 2023)
Yves Wilson ... additional cinematography / add'l cinematography (4 episodes, 2023)
Jonathan Alvarez ... gaffer (3 episodes, 2023)
Jacqueline Quintanar ... digital imaging technician / Digital Imaging Technician (1 episode, 2023)
Jade Alexia ... second assistant camera (2 episodes, 2023)
Stephen Bailey ... additional cinematography (2 episodes, 2023)
Garland Berenzy ... best boy grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Stefania Bulbarella ... projectionist (2 episodes, 2023)
Adam Coen ... swing (2 episodes, 2023)
Vinny Davino ... key grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Tim Farrell ... swing / best boy grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Juan Jaimes ... swing (2 episodes, 2023)
Janet Manina ... swing (2 episodes, 2023)
Collin Morris ... first assistant camera (2 episodes, 2023)
Adam Reichardt ... key grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Jonathan Tang ... best boy electric (2 episodes, 2023)
Zechariah Vincent ... swing (2 episodes, 2023)
John Ward ... 3rd grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Kayli Weiss ... first assistant camera (2 episodes, 2023)
Afiya Yearwood ... second assistant camera (2 episodes, 2023)
Phillip Yu ... key grip (2 episodes, 2023)
Christopher Yurnet ... key grip (2 episodes, 2023)
John Busch ... best boy grip (1 episode, 2023)
Jessica Licata ... first assistant camera (1 episode, 2023)

Series Animation Department 

Matt Caldamone ... animation director: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Yussef Cole ... animator: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Natalie Hawkins ... lead motion designer: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Terra Henderson ... animator: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Abina Adiola Blackmore ... assistant costume designer (4 episodes, 2023)
Scot Louie ... wardrobe for Latto (4 episodes, 2023)
Jason Rembert ... wardrobe for Queen Latifah (4 episodes, 2023)
Aimie Aura ... costumer / costume design intern (3 episodes, 2023)
Kesha Cobb ... assistant costume designer (2 episodes, 2023)
Chloe Lucan ... assistant costume designer (2 episodes, 2023)
Rongenet Gabriel Phillips ... costumer (2 episodes, 2023)
Oneatha Swinton ... costumer (2 episodes, 2023)
Anna Triggs ... costume supervisor (2 episodes, 2023)

Series Editorial Department 

Dana Bingham ... additional editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Dani Dillon ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Yuko Inatsuki ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Audrey McHale ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Ronnie Nyauchi ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
John Petersen ... lead colorist: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Hypatia Porter ... supervising editor (1 episode, 2023)
Grant Reynolds ... assistant colorist: Moonshine Post / assistant colorist (4 episodes, 2023)
Hannah Rockette ... in house post coordinator: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Tim Schwab ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Braden Winfree ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2023)
Caleb Wood ... in house post coordinator: Moonshine Post (4 episodes, 2023)
Khiame Fields ... post production intern (3 episodes, 2023)
Akin Salawu ... additional editor (3 episodes, 2023)
Jamie Unruh ... additional editor (3 episodes, 2023)
Shanel Charles ... post-production coordinator (2 episodes, 2023)
Zeb Achonu ... additional editor (1 episode, 2023)
Michelle Botticelli ... additional editor (1 episode, 2023)
David Feinberg ... additional editor (1 episode, 2023)
Princess A. Hairston ... additional editor (1 episode, 2023)

Series Location Management 

Brandon John ... location scout (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Music Department 

Tim Bjorkman ... music supervisor (4 episodes, 2023)
Lana Bui ... music supervisor (4 episodes, 2023)
Ashley Davis ... music supervisor (3 episodes, 2023)
Tamar Davis ... music supervisor (uncredited) (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Transportation Department 

Eliot Banks ... jib truck driver (4 episodes, 2023)

Series Additional Crew 

Shaquelle Alcindor ... set production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Melissa Kay Anderson ... off-screen actor / off-screen actors (4 episodes, 2023)
Charlotte Arab ... production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Tamala Baldwin ... covid compliance officer / off-screen actor / off-screen actors (4 episodes, 2023)
Hannah Beachler ... visual consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Ashley Benedict ... archival coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Daniel Benge ... legal counsel (4 episodes, 2023)
Michael Beylkin ... legal counsel (4 episodes, 2023)
Dana Bingham ... archival researcher (4 episodes, 2023)
Anna Caceres ... production assistant / production coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Ezekiel Charles ... set production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Jordan Churchwell ... production coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Christopher Consoli ... production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Leslie Cooke ... assistant to Salamishah Tillett (4 episodes, 2023)
Chyna Dumas ... archival researcher (4 episodes, 2023)
Chanel Dupree ... office assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Maryam Eldeeb ... production coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Jamal Felix-Spann ... cco/set medic (4 episodes, 2023)
Erryn Guilfoyle ... testing coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Isaiah Henderson ... production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Alexus Jegede-Frain ... assistant to Misa Hylton (4 episodes, 2023)
Sydney Josaphat ... key production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Afreen Karwal ... production coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Crystal King ... archival coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Dina Kozak ... rights and clearances: Stylus Solutions (4 episodes, 2023)
Rekha Malhotra ... consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Brandon Masri ... set production assistant (4 episodes, 2023)
Michele McKeehan ... testing coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
Kelli Miller ... creative director: And/Or (4 episodes, 2023)
Ammar Mohamed ... assistant to Hannah Beachler (4 episodes, 2023)
Gayle Montague-Rodriguez ... covid compliance officer (4 episodes, 2023)
Danica Morrison ... covid compliance officer (4 episodes, 2023)
Nick Olsen ... production bookkeeper (4 episodes, 2023)
Brittany Ortiz ... assistant to Angie Martinez (4 episodes, 2023)
Deepak Penesetti ... consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Christall Pierre ... intern (4 episodes, 2023)
Rakia Reynolds ... consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Andrea Ritchie ... consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Bennett Soloman ... assistant to Queen Latifah (4 episodes, 2023)
Special Ed ... consultant (4 episodes, 2023)
Margarita Sullivan ... rights and clearances: Stylus Solutions (4 episodes, 2023)
Sandra Valdivieso ... clearance coordinator (4 episodes, 2023)
George Young ... production accountant (4 episodes, 2023)
Guirlande Cayo ... production accountant (3 episodes, 2023)
Surina Gupta ... production coordinator (3 episodes, 2023)
Charlie Ahearn ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (2 episodes, 2023)
Cole Bruni ... set production assistant (2 episodes, 2023)
Anastasia Foster ... nurse (2 episodes, 2023)
Sam Balaban ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Michael Benabib ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
DaShaun Calhoun ... set production assistant (1 episode, 2023)
Gillian Lau ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Quil Lemons ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Pete Nice ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Ernie Paniciolli ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Jamel Shabazz ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Derrell R. Todd ... archival footage & photos courtesy of (1 episode, 2023)
Stephanie Annette ... production staff (uncredited) (4 episodes, 2023)
Natalia Iyudin ... development associate (uncredited) (4 episodes, 2023)

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