Beef

Beef follows Latifa Drame's Lati, a rising rapper of African descent, as she hustles through the fierce underground of freestyle. The film threads together late night cyphers, crowded venues, and the quiet pressure that shapes a young artist trying to break through. Lati believes in her talent and trains hard, but she learns that she can't rely on skill alone to climb the ranks. Personal faith, community loyalties, and creative risks all press in from every side. The story centers on a thorny debate with her mother, a relationship that tests Lati's choices about art, survival, and integrity. Without revealing outcomes, Beef keeps the focus on ambition, identity, and the stubborn joy of making your own mark.

Directed by Ingride Santos Piñol, Beef arrives as a bold drama about street rap. The story is conceived by Lluís Segura, with a fresh perspective on family and ambition in contemporary music.

Early chatter about Beef centers on its stark portrayal of a young artist balancing desire with duty. Critics note the film's crisp dialogue, emphatic performances, and a look at how identity and lineage influence creativity in the world of freestyle.