Backstage (2000 film)

Backstage is a 2000 American documentary film directed by Chris Fiore, chronicling the 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour that featured several of hip hops top acts including Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man and Redman. Produced by Damon Dash, Backstage featured live performances by several members of Def Jam's roster and gave an in-depth look at what happened backstage. Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, the film was ultimately released on September 8, 2000.

Main cast

 * Jay-Z
 * DMX
 * Method Man
 * Redman
 * Beanie Sigel
 * Ja Rule
 * Memphis Bleek
 * DJ Clue?
 * Amil

Additional cast

 * Damon Dash
 * Jeremy Dash
 * DJ Scratch
 * Eve
 * Swizz Beatz
 * Pain in da Ass
 * Chuck D
 * Busta Rhymes
 * Sean "Puffy" Combs
 * Mathematics
 * Ed Lover
 * Russell Simmons
 * Kevin Liles
 * Lyor Cohen
 * DJ Twinz