<P> DJay arrives home to find the police and Black's associates waiting for him . DJay turns himself in and tells Nola (Taryn Manning) to keep his writing pad, with his rap lyrics . He tells her she is "in charge" of getting his songs on local radio stations, and exchanges a glance with a tearful Shug . DJay is charged for assault and possession of a firearm and is sentenced to 11 months in prison . </P> <P> While serving his time, DJay gets a visit from Key . When Key asks DJay if he really knew Skinny Black, DJay reveals that he made it up in order to keep the group's dream alive . DJay learns from Key that Nola has hustled the local radio DJs into playing his songs, which have become local hits . Key says he and Nola want to discuss his future plans . The film ends as we see a friendly duo of prison guards who have their own rap group asking DJay to listen to their demo, much as DJay had approached Skinny Black . Humbled and flattered, DJay accepts their tape and responds with: "You know what they say, everybody gotta have a dream". </P> <Ul> <Li> Terrence Howard as DJay, a small - time hustler who is dissatisfied with his not - so - glamorous life and learns to express himself . He is also Shug's love interest . </Li> <Li> Anthony Anderson as Key, a modestly successful audio technician with a passion for music . </Li> <Li> Taryn Manning as Nola, a book smart levelheaded prostitute of DJay's . </Li> <Li> Taraji P. Henson as Shug, a friendly prostitute of DJay's who is pregnant with an unknown client's child . She is also DJay's love interest . </Li> <Li> DJ Qualls as Shelby, a friend of Key's and an amateur musician . </Li> <Li> Ludacris as Skinny Black, a successful Memphis rapper who has forgotten his roots . </Li> <Li> Paula Jai Parker as Lexus, an arrogant and rude prostitute and part - time stripper with a young child . </Li> <Li> Elise Neal as Yevette, Key's straitlaced wife . </Li> <Li> Isaac Hayes as Arnel, a bar owner who is sympathetic to DJay's aspirations . </Li> <Li> Juicy J as Tigga, a local rapper . </Li> <Li> Haystak as Mickey, the strip club DJ . </Li> <Li> DJ Paul as the neighbour of DJay . </Li> <Li> I - 20 (rapper) as Skinny Black's bodyguard . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Terrence Howard as DJay, a small - time hustler who is dissatisfied with his not - so - glamorous life and learns to express himself . He is also Shug's love interest . </Li>

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