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Ryan Kyle Coogler (born May 23, 1986) is an American filmmaker. He has received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, four Black Reel Awards, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and ten NAACP Image Awards. Coogler directed a few short films at the USC School of Cinematic Arts before his feature-length debut with Fruitvale Station (2013). He then transitioned to directing and writing franchise films, including the Rocky series spinoff, Creed (2015), as well as the Marvel films Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Coogler also produced the historical drama Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) and the supernatural horror film Sinners (2025), which he also wrote and directed. He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture for both films, while for Sinners, he was also nominated for Best Director and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year, and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. In 2021, Coogler, his wife, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian founded multimedia production company Proximity Media. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Coogler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
"Rhymes and Retribution" is a gripping TV series that delves into the intriguing world of murdered rappers, spanning from the gritty streets of the 1980s to the present day. Each episode takes viewers on a journey through the lives, careers, and untimely deaths of iconic rap artists, unraveling the mysteries and uncovering the truths behind their murders. From the unsolved killings of legends like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. to the tragic deaths of rising stars like XXXTentacion and Nipsey Hussle, "Rhymes and Retribution" explores the complex web of motives, suspects, and conspiracies that surround these high-profile cases. Featuring exclusive interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the series offers viewers a compelling mix of true crime investigation and cultural exploration, shedding light on the impact of violence on the hip-hop community and the quest for justice in the face of adversity.
