Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape is a music documentary that examines the historical role of the DJ in the rise of hip hop. The film focuses on the era before commercial certifications, when a rapper's reputation depended on their placement within a DJ's mix. It explores how the creation and growing demand for mixtapes provided a vital foundation for the genre to evolve into a widely recognized art form.

Directed by Malik K. Buie and written by Kimberly Osorio, the production features voice narration by Royce da 5′9. The film includes appearances by DJ Clue, DJ Drama, and Raashaun 'DJ Envy' Casey appearing as themselves. Additionally, the documentary incorporates archive footage of J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. The film has a runtime of 68 minutes and was released on April 19, 2024.