The Cast of Posse: Where Are They Now?

The cast who told the story of how the West was one.

Posse (1993) - With hip hop music coming of age in the mainstream, Posse was a '90s interpretation of the Black cowboy film. Rap artists Big Daddy Kane and Tone Loc starred alongside acting vets like Mario Van Peebles and Blair Underwood as Western outlaws running for their lives. On the 22nd anniversary of the film, here's a look at the cast who helped tame the West. (Photo: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment)

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Posse (1993) - With hip hop music coming of age in the mainstream, Posse was a '90s interpretation of the Black cowboy film. Rap artists Big Daddy Kane and Tone Loc starred alongside acting vets like Mario Van Peebles and Blair Underwood as Western outlaws running for their lives. On the 22nd anniversary of the film, here's a look at the cast who helped tame the West. (Photo: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment)

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Mario Van Peebles on All My Children (2008) - Actor, writer and director Mario Van Peebles had already clocked in over 40 years in the movies and television before he decided to check into daytime TV’s All My Children. The son of Melvin Van Peebles (who also appeared on the series as his dad) starred as Samuel Woods. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Mario Van Peebles - The son of pioneering film director Melvin Van Peebles, Mario directed and starred in Posse as head bandit Jesse Lee. Mario, whose film career spans over 40 years, is as equally known for his work behind the camera as he is for acting in front of one. Besides classics like 1991's New Jack City and 2003's Baadasssss, he's recently helmed and starred in We the Party and the 50 Cent-led film Things Fall Apart. In more recent years, the actor has been starring in more TV projects like BET's The Game, The Finder and Nashville. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Stephen Baldwin - The younger brother of actor Alec Baldwin, Stephen was cast as Little J, the token Caucasian of Jesse's crew. The film veteran's acting résumé hasn't made him as huge as his big brother, but Stephen has starred in hit flicks like The Usual Suspects (1995) and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000). He even ventured into reality TV, appearing on Celebrity Apprentice in 2009. He went back for the All-Star season in 2013 where he was fired for a second time.(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Stephen Baldwin - The younger brother of actor Alec Baldwin, Stephen was cast as Little J, the token Caucasian of Jesse's crew. The film veteran's acting résumé hasn't made him as huge as his big brother, but Stephen has starred in hit flicks like The Usual Suspects (1995) and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000). He even ventured into reality TV, appearing on Celebrity Apprentice in 2009. He went back for the All-Star season in 2013 where he was fired for a second time.(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Billy Zane - Actor Billy Zane landed the role of the posse's nemesis, Colonel Graham. For almost 30 years, Zane has been known for playing diabolical characters, his most famous being Caledon "Cal" Hockley in the 1999 blockbuster Titanic. Zane went on to star in the thriller Scorned in 2014 and is set to appear in the comedy Zoolander 2 in 2016.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Billy Zane - Actor Billy Zane landed the role of the posse's nemesis, Colonel Graham. For almost 30 years, Zane has been known for playing diabolical characters, his most famous being Caledon "Cal" Hockley in the 1999 blockbuster Titanic. Zane went on to star in the thriller Scorned in 2014 and is set to appear in the comedy Zoolander 2 in 2016.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Tone Loc: March 3 - The "Wild Thing" rapper turns 46. (Photo: Jacob Andrzejczak/Getty Images)

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Tone Lōc - Late '80s rap star Tone Lōc played the part of posse member Angel. Famous for his 1988 hit rap song "Wild Thing," Tone, like many pop rappers of his time, also found steady TV and film roles. He landed a part in the crime classic Heat, as well as a reoccuring role on the TV series Thieves and Roc. He lent his voice as the narrator in the comedy White T and is set to appear in the 2016 animated adventure film Zootopia. (Photo: Jacob Andrzejczak/Getty Images for MGM Resorts International)

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Melvin Van Peebles - Trailblazing director Melvin Van Peebles starred in Posse as Jesse's former mentor Papa Joe. After setting off the Blaxploitation film era with 1971's Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Melvin has maintained an illustrious Hollywood career. In 2013, he starred in the comedy Peeples as Grandpa Peeples. That same year, he made his public debut as a visual artist, being included in a gallery feature called "eMerge 2.0: Melvin Van Peebles & Artists on the Cusp." (Photo: Francois Durand/Getty Images)

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Melvin Van Peebles - Trailblazing director Melvin Van Peebles starred in Posse as Jesse's former mentor Papa Joe. After setting off the Blaxploitation film era with 1971's Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Melvin has maintained an illustrious Hollywood career. In 2013, he starred in the comedy Peeples as Grandpa Peeples. That same year, he made his public debut as a visual artist, being included in a gallery feature called "eMerge 2.0: Melvin Van Peebles & Artists on the Cusp." (Photo: Francois Durand/Getty Images)

Big Daddy Kane: September 10 - The Grammy-winning hip hop impresario celebrates his 44th birthday. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for All Stars Helping Kids)

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Big Daddy Kane - Around the time of his role as the gambler Father Time in Posse, the legendary rap artist appeared partially nude in Playgirl magazine and in Madonna's photo book Sex, sending his music career into decline. Unable to cross over into acting, Kane landed bit roles in a handful of forgettable films like the comedy Meteor Man and Dead Heist. In 2012, he made a cameo appearance as himself in You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You and is set to star in the upcoming thriller Daughter of God later this year. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for All Stars Helping Kids)

Blair Underwood - Before playing Sheriff Carver, Blair Underwood was building his rep as one of Hollywood's sexiest men, starring on the hit TV drama L.A. Law. The Golden Globe-nominated actor appeared on the hit series Sex and the City and he played the president on the short-lived TV drama The Event. He also went on to star in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. Recently, the actor has starred in the popular series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and appeared in the 2014 film The Trip to Bountiful. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Blair Underwood - Before playing Sheriff Carver, Blair Underwood was building his rep as one of Hollywood's sexiest men, starring on the hit TV drama L.A. Law. The Golden Globe-nominated actor appeared on the hit series Sex and the City and he played the president on the short-lived TV drama The Event. He also went on to star in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. Recently, the actor has starred in the popular series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and appeared in the 2014 film The Trip to Bountiful. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Salli Richardson-Whitfield - Salli Richardson-Whitfield portrayed Papa Joe's sexy daughter, Lana. The veteran actress finally broke away from her big-screen vixen image when she starred in the unsung classic Antwone Fisher. Salli has garnered steady and notable work in films like I Am Legend and TV series like Eureka. She has also appeared in several other major series including The Newsroom, Castle and NCIS. Most recently, she is killing it as Valerie on BET's Being Mary Jane.  (Photo: Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational)

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Salli Richardson-Whitfield - Salli Richardson-Whitfield portrayed Papa Joe's sexy daughter, Lana. The veteran actress finally broke away from her big-screen vixen image when she starred in the unsung classic Antwone Fisher. Salli has garnered steady and notable work in films like I Am Legend and TV series like Eureka. She has also appeared in several other major series including The Newsroom, Castle and NCIS. Most recently, she is killing it as Valerie on BET's Being Mary Jane.  (Photo: Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational)

Pam Grier on being interviewed about her body of film work:  - “Then another — I won’t mention the name — but another journalist asked me, are there any movies or performances I’d like to bury. And I was like, ‘Like bury or spray disinfectant on? No. Not really. It was a challenge and a commitment, and I enjoyed doing them.’” (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Pam Grier - The character Phoebe was played by film trailblazer Pam Grier, whose body of work dates back to the heyday of Blaxploitation in the '70s. Grier continued to be a Hollywood heavyweight actor, starring on the hit cable series The L Word from 2004 to 2009. In 2012, she starred in the RZA-directed film The Man With the Iron Fist and even played herself in the Grand Theft Auto V video game in 2013. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Nipsey Russell - This iconic comedian, who was cast as Snopes in Posse, was best known for playing the Tin Man in the The Wiz. He was also famous as a naughty poem-spouting celebrity contestant on game shows like Hollywood Squares and The $25,000 Pyramid. But today's hip hoppers might recognize him as the name inspiration behind the rapper Nipsey Hussle. Russell passed away from stomach cancer in 2005. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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Nipsey Russell - This iconic comedian, who was cast as Snopes in Posse, was best known for playing the Tin Man in the The Wiz. He was also famous as a naughty poem-spouting celebrity contestant on game shows like Hollywood Squares and The $25,000 Pyramid. But today's hip hoppers might recognize him as the name inspiration behind the rapper Nipsey Hussle. Russell passed away from stomach cancer in 2005. (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Vesta Williams - Playing Vera in Posse was singer Vesta Williams's only film role. The vocal powerhouse made her biggest mark on the music charts, scoring hits with songs like "Sweet Sweet Love" and the classic "Congratulations." Sadly, in 2011, Vesta died from a heart ailment. She was 53. (Photo: WireImage)

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Vesta Williams - Playing Vera in Posse was singer Vesta Williams's only film role. The vocal powerhouse made her biggest mark on the music charts, scoring hits with songs like "Sweet Sweet Love" and the classic "Congratulations." Sadly, in 2011, Vesta died from a heart ailment. She was 53. (Photo: WireImage)

Isaac Hayes - In Posse, Isaac Hayes was cast in the part of Cable. Before passing away at 65 from complications due to a stroke in 2008, the R&B legend was enjoying a new wave of fame he garnered as the voice of the South Park character Chef. However, he will always be known for singing the theme song from Shaft, which won him the Oscar in 1972.  (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Isaac Hayes - In Posse, Isaac Hayes was cast in the part of Cable. Before passing away at 65 from complications due to a stroke in 2008, the R&B legend was enjoying a new wave of fame he garnered as the voice of the South Park character Chef. However, he will always be known for singing the theme song from Shaft, which won him the Oscar in 1972.  (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)