Snipes

A young, ambitious promoter from Philadelphia who dreams of breaking into the music business. He is impulsive and resourceful, willing to bend rules to get ahead, yet he shows vulnerability when faced with real danger. His choices drive the plot, from stealing the studio key to ultimately confronting the truth behind Prolifik's death.

Erik's rapper friend and aspiring musician who becomes entangled in the studio heist and the murder investigation. He is loyal to Erik but is tragically killed while escaping from Bobby's gang, a turning point that drives Erik to investigate further.

Works at Hype Studio and serves as a vital link between Erik, Bobby, and the broader scheme. She navigates loyalties and ultimately reveals the truth behind Prolifik's signing, exposing the deception at the heart of the operation.

Owner of Hype Studio who also serves the mob boss Johnnie Marandin. He is determined to push Prolifik's career forward, resorting to coercive and violent means to secure the next album and the profit it promises.

A mob boss who distrusts Bobby and seeks control over his operations. He uses intimidation to maintain leverage, signaling the dangerous power dynamics backing the music industry world shown in the film.

The schemer who impersonates Prolifik after recognizing an opportunity to ride someone else’s talent. He orchestrates the kidnapping and fake murder as part of a larger plan to profit from the fictional 'Prolifik' brand, revealing a willingness to deceive and destroy for success.

The real Prolifik, a talented rapper whose murder precedes the scheme. His talent serves as the hidden backbone of the plot, and his absence fuels the deception that drives Bobby and Clarence's ambitions.

A secondary character who is killed during the course of the plot, representing the lethal stakes of the power struggle surrounding Prolifik’s supposed death.

An associate who interacts with Erik as he recovers and later helps in unraveling the mystery surrounding Prolifik's death and the missing tapes.

A friend who assists Erik with his injuries and participates in uncovering the truth, helping to resolve the tension surrounding the tapes and the studio plot.