Logline
One impossible choice
A struggling rapperās track explodes online hours before heās arrestedāforcing him to choose between silence and survival.
Fame is calling. The streets want him dead.
A breakout rapper. A ruthless kingpin. One impossible choice.
When a rising rapperās song goes viral just as heās arrested for drug trafficking, heās forced to choose between testifying against a powerful bossāor staying silent and risking everything.
About The Film
Trap City is a 2024 American independent crime drama that blends gritty urban realism with the emotional pull of hip-hop culture. Anchored by a powerful ensemble cast and a music-driven narrative, the film explores ambition, loyalty, and the price of freedom when success arrives at the worst possible moment.
Setting
Atlanta energy
Filmed in Atlanta and surrounding areasāstreet pressure, fame, loyalty, and consequences collide.
Tone
Music-driven crime drama
A hard-hitting blend of ambition, performance, and a soundtrack that moves the story forward.
Director's Vission
Writer ā¢ Director ā¢ Producer
Tel K. Ganesan
Director Quote
āEveryone is trapped by somethingā¦ā
āEveryone is trapped by somethingāfame, addiction, fear, loyalty, or circumstance. Trap City is about what happens when you finally get a chance to break freeā¦ and the world tries to pull you back.ā
Tel K. Ganesan, Writer / Director / Producer
Main Cast
A mix of established icons and fresh energy bring the world of Trap City to life on screen..
Brandon T. Jackson
as "DeShawn"
A talented but conflicted rapper caught between viral success and street loyalty.
Jay āJeezyā Jenkins
as "Reverend Lylee"
In his acting debut, Jeezy delivers a grounded, commanding performance as a pastor and mentor guiding Deshawn through moral crisis.
Clifton Powell
as āGooseā
A ruthless drug kingpin whose grip tightens as Deshawnās fame grows.
Erica Pinkett
as "Bella"
Gooseās girlfriend, whose dangerous allure tests Deshawnās resolve.
Omar Gooding
as "Dre"
A close associate torn between survival and change.
PhylicĆa Lloyd
as "Marisol"
Deshawnās girlfriend and emotional anchor.
Juhahn Jones
as "Tre"
The friend whose post sends Deshawnās music viral.
The Sound of Trap City
Music is the heartbeat of Trap City. The soundtrack was executive-produced by Jay āJeezyā Jenkins and Ashwin Gane (The ATG), blending raw hip-hop with cinematic storytelling.
Sound
Music-driven storytelling
Tracks and score reinforce the stakesāfame, danger, loyalty, and consequence.
Executive Producer
Jeezy (Soundtrack)
Bringing authentic hip-hop authority and shaping the soundtrackās cultural impact, ensuring the music reflects ambition, survival, and consequence.
Producer
Ashwin Gane (The ATG)
Fusing cinematic scoring with trap energy to elevate emotional intensity and amplify the filmās dramatic arc.
Audience Reaction
Real people. Real response. No Filters.
Critical Response & Impact
āTrap City earned mixed-to-positive reception, with praise for its ambition, visuals, and music-driven storytelling.ā
ā STARZ #1 Trending (Week of Release)
Mixed-to-Positive Reception
Film Threat
āAn exhilarating diveā¦ intense visualsā¦ killer soundtrack.ā
Score: 7.5/10
The Source Magazine
āA significant win for independent cinema.ā
Highlight: STARZ #1 debut
Michigan Chronicle
āBlends raw storytelling with a powerhouse castā¦ā
Press mention
Audience Reach
Cast & creative teamās combined social presence that drives organic discovery.
Collective Social Media Reach
0K+
Over 150 million followers & engagements fueling sustained streaming interest.
A Kyyba Films Production
A studio block that reinforces credibility + pipeline for future releases.
Kyyba Films is a Detroit-based film production and distribution company founded by Tel K. Ganesan. The studio produces and releases feature films worldwide, with projects spanning crime drama, documentaries, and music-driven storytelling.
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