Rappin' is a 1985 American film directed by Joel Silberg, written by Adam Friedman and Robert J. Litz, produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus and starring Mario Van Peebles. The film is a sequel to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, and is also known as Breakdance 3. Although it features Ice-T (who featured in Breakin' and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo), Rappin' has a plot unconnected to the previous two films and features different lead characters and locations. Plot Rappin' John Hood (Van Peebles), an ex-convict, attempts to save his neighborhood from developers and hoodlums. Around the same time, one of the hoodlums' girlfriend, Dixie, persuades him to audition for a rap recording contract. Their interactions develop into a relationship. Cast Mario Van Peebles as John Hood Rutanya Alda as Cecilia Eyde Byrde as Grandma Rony Clanton as Cedric Charles Grant as Duane Melvin Plowden as "Fats" Jessie Daniels, Antoine Lundy, Stevie D. Lundy, Charles Nelson, Trisco Pearson as The Force M.D.s Richie Abanes as Richie Harry Goz as Thorndike Kadeem Hardison as "Moon" Eriq La Salle as "Ice" Leo O'Brien as Allan Thomas Ross as Thomas Joe Schad as Burton Tasia Valenza as Dixie Eugene Wilde as Himself Richy Givens as Gangster Production Mario Van Peebles' raps were overdubbed by Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang, who also wrote one part. The film was filmed in and around Pittsburgh. Ice-T's small role is uncredited and he reportedly provided the rhymes, including the hero's climactic lines, "Can't stop / Won't stop / Climbing that mountain 'till we reach the top!" Featured songs Born to love - Claudja Barry Rappin' – Lovebug Starski Snack Attack – Melvin Plowden, Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Kadeem Hardison, Richie Abanes The Fight Rap – Lovebug Starski Neighborhood Walk – Mario Van Peebles Itchin' For A Scratch – The Force M.D.'s Flame In The Fire – Warren Mills Call Me – D. Terrell If You Want To (FU12) – Lajuan Carter Golly Gee – Tuff, Inc. First Love Never Dies – Eugene Wilde, Joanna Gardner Reception The film earned $2.9 million at the US box office. References External links New York Times review The AV Club review 1985 films 1980s hip hop films Hood films American crime thriller films American sequel films 1985 thriller films 1980s musical films Golan-Globus films Films shot in Pittsburgh Films set in Pennsylvania Films set in Pittsburgh Fictional portrayals of