Young Thug is set to star alongside Shahadi Wright Joseph in ‘Throw It Back’, described as a “dance-filled musical dramedy set to a soundtrack of southern hip hop and HBCU collegiate band rhythms.”  The film is being produced by Paul Feig and Tiffany Haddish, who also has a supporting role, and Thug is executing producing and overseeing the soundtrack.

According to a synopsis of the film, ‘Throw It Back’ will ‘follow Wytrell, a high school senior who has never stood out from the crowd. After a controversial superstar Miami rapper decides to feature the renowned dance team from her high school in his latest music video, it throws the school into chaos, and Wytrell battles for a spot on the squad and her final chance to be in the spotlight.’

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