Prodigy

Acting

Prodigy

Born — Died

1974-11-02 — 2017-06-20

Place of birth

Hempstead, New York, U.S.

Known for

Acting

Credits

17 titles

Albert Johnson, better known as “Prodigy,” was a member of the rapping duo ‘Mobb Deep.’ He belonged to a family of musicians and studied art and design in Manhattan, where he met Kejuan Muchita. The duo started performing as the ‘Poetical Prophets’ and later became famous as ‘Mobb Deep.’ His friend adopted the stage name “Havoc.” Their studio album, ‘The Infamous,’ was certified “gold,” which was closely followed by the hit albums ‘Hell on Earth’ and ‘Murda Muzik.’ Their music, which portrayed the dark side of New York’s urban landscape, became popular as hardcore gangsta rap. His first solo album, ‘H.N.I.C.,’ was equally popular. Prodigy faced several criminal charges during his career and …

Known for

MTV Video Music Awards poster
7.8

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

MTV Video Music Awards

1984

Da Hip Hop Witch poster
2.2

5 teenage rappers gets notice of a mysterious witch that supposedly lurks in the ghetto and those who are attacked by her gets a successful hip-hop career. In their search for the witch, they come across various rappers whom already been attacked and retells their experiences.

Da Hip Hop Witch

2000

Big Pun: The Legacy poster
4.8

His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.

Big Pun: The Legacy

2009

Full Clip poster
5.5

On returning home to settle his late father's affairs, Joshua Pope (Busta Rhymes) finds a different town from the one he left. The once quiet and peaceful neighborhood is now at the mercy of a prejudice and corrupt police force. Joshua is joined by an old friend (Xzibit) and his gang of thugs in an effort to overthrow the police and restore order to the small Alabama town.

Full Clip

2004

Death Toll poster
3.3

New Orleans has the No. 1 per capita murder rating in the nation. A decade earlier, the city was dubbed the "Murder Capital of the Country". Drugs and violence controlled the streets, taking a toll on the city's law enforcement, neighborhoods, and its people. "Death Toll" illustrates this dark chapter in the city's history.

Death Toll

2008

Blackout poster
5.5

BLACKOUT takes you inside the personal journey of what went down and what it was really like in Brooklyn, NY on August 14. It examines the nature of man to take advantage of his own fellow man outside of normal conditions, in times of weakness and vulnerability

Blackout

2007

Film credits

2010s · 2 titles

2000s · 9 titles

Da Hip Hop Witch poster
2.2

5 teenage rappers gets notice of a mysterious witch that supposedly lurks in the ghetto and those who are attacked by her gets a successful hip-hop career. In their search for the witch, they come across various rappers whom already been attacked and retells their experiences.

Da Hip Hop Witch

2000

Big Pun: The Legacy poster
4.8

His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.

Big Pun: The Legacy

2009

Full Clip poster
5.5

On returning home to settle his late father's affairs, Joshua Pope (Busta Rhymes) finds a different town from the one he left. The once quiet and peaceful neighborhood is now at the mercy of a prejudice and corrupt police force. Joshua is joined by an old friend (Xzibit) and his gang of thugs in an effort to overthrow the police and restore order to the small Alabama town.

Full Clip

2004

Death Toll poster
3.3

New Orleans has the No. 1 per capita murder rating in the nation. A decade earlier, the city was dubbed the "Murder Capital of the Country". Drugs and violence controlled the streets, taking a toll on the city's law enforcement, neighborhoods, and its people. "Death Toll" illustrates this dark chapter in the city's history.

Death Toll

2008

Blackout poster
5.5

BLACKOUT takes you inside the personal journey of what went down and what it was really like in Brooklyn, NY on August 14. It examines the nature of man to take advantage of his own fellow man outside of normal conditions, in times of weakness and vulnerability

Blackout

2007

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1 poster
NR

Get the skinny on one of the reigning supergroups of hip-hop -- Mobb Deep. Features a behind-the-scenes look at band members Prodigy and Havoc and allows fans a privileged peek into the studio for a gander at how the hits are made. Also on tap: interviews with the group and other hip-hop heavyweights. Then, accompany the group as they take you through Queensbridge -- six blocks of mean streets filled with rappers, guns and benches.

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1

2004

Outlawz: Worldwide poster
NR

East Coast natives Napoleon, Young Noble, Edi and Kastro attempt to unify the thug nation.

Outlawz: Worldwide

2002

Murda Muzik poster
9.0

This movie is the story of Fresh (Big Noyd), a street kid with connections inside the music industry. When his friend (G.O.D. III of Infamous Mobb) comes home from jail with musical aspirations instead of returning to the life of crime, Fresh must choose between lyrics and larceny...With the help of mutual friends and Queensbridge neighbors, Mobb Deep, who play themselves, they seem to have a path laid for them in the music industry that will get them off the streets for good. But Fresh finds that walking away from the streets is not that simple....A very decent straight to video release, Mobb Deep only appear in spurts, as Prodigy produced and wrote the screenplay. Director Lawrence Page has a hilarious cameo as a rival drug dealer.

Murda Muzik

2004

Street Life poster
2.0

"Street Life" is the most controversial documentary ever to hit the streets. It's not only documentation, but also a bible to the streets. If focuses in on the mentality of urban America. This documentary will educate individuals who are not in the streets about the streets. It will also educate the people in the streets, to what they call...The Game. Hear real stories of war on the streets from people who are living it now. Heart breaking stories from people who made a wrong turn in life, just didn't think it could happen to them. Many of these stories that are being shared to the world through this documentary are by real people with real lives, doing real things. Witness the advantages and disadvantages of ... Street Life, growing up in the hood.

Street Life

2001

Series credits

Behind the camera

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1 poster
NR

Get the skinny on one of the reigning supergroups of hip-hop -- Mobb Deep. Features a behind-the-scenes look at band members Prodigy and Havoc and allows fans a privileged peek into the studio for a gander at how the hits are made. Also on tap: interviews with the group and other hip-hop heavyweights. Then, accompany the group as they take you through Queensbridge -- six blocks of mean streets filled with rappers, guns and benches.

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1

2004

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1 poster
NR

Get the skinny on one of the reigning supergroups of hip-hop -- Mobb Deep. Features a behind-the-scenes look at band members Prodigy and Havoc and allows fans a privileged peek into the studio for a gander at how the hits are made. Also on tap: interviews with the group and other hip-hop heavyweights. Then, accompany the group as they take you through Queensbridge -- six blocks of mean streets filled with rappers, guns and benches.

Mobb Deep: Infamous Allegiance: Part 1

2004

Murda Muzik poster
9.0

This movie is the story of Fresh (Big Noyd), a street kid with connections inside the music industry. When his friend (G.O.D. III of Infamous Mobb) comes home from jail with musical aspirations instead of returning to the life of crime, Fresh must choose between lyrics and larceny...With the help of mutual friends and Queensbridge neighbors, Mobb Deep, who play themselves, they seem to have a path laid for them in the music industry that will get them off the streets for good. But Fresh finds that walking away from the streets is not that simple....A very decent straight to video release, Mobb Deep only appear in spurts, as Prodigy produced and wrote the screenplay. Director Lawrence Page has a hilarious cameo as a rival drug dealer.

Murda Muzik

2004