Christmas Movies Archives - New Hip Hop News

The holiday season is just around the corner and with the holiday season comes the tradition of watching Christmas movies for many. Sure, you could watch Elf for the 500th time, but if you’re looking for something old to look at with new eyes, check out some of these holiday flicks featuring hip-hop artists or hip-hop songs on their soundtracks.

Note: Most films mentioned here are available on many streaming sites, but will likely vary based on your location.

Hip-Hop Family Christmas (2021): Featuring Ne-Yo, Keri Hilton, Redman, and more, this recent hit tells the story of one of hip-hop’s most famous fictional families using a live Christmas TV special to fix their image in the wake of recent negative press coverage. (Bonus: a made-for-TV special, Hip-Hop Family Christmas Wedding dropped a year later in 2022 and is available on many streaming platforms.)

The Sound of Christmas (2022): Ne-Yo also has a lead role in this holiday flick about a nanny who develops complex feelings about the millionaire that she begins to nanny for right before Christmas.

A New Diva’s Christmas Carol (2022): Ashanti stars in this modern-day twist on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” as a once-famous songstress turned harsh judge on a reality competition show who is visited by three spirits of past, present, and future who try to show her the real meaning of Christmas- and love.

Miracles Across 125th Street (2021): Featuring Akon, Nick Cannon, Lil Kim, and more, this film tells the story of a troubled rapper who returns to his family’s Harlem church on Christmas Eve to connect with his past and hopefully work towards a better future.

Friday After Next (2002): Ice Cube stars in the third edition of the famous franchise, this time saving their Christmas by taking on the thief that stole his and Day-Day’s (Mike Epps) Christmas presents and rent money.

Dancing Through the Snow (2023): Ludacris stars in this family-friendly feature about a single father who through a turn of events, rediscovers Christmas magic with his young daughter.

Fred Claus (2007): Ludacris makes another holiday film appearance, this time as a record-spinning elf DJ in this family comedy about Fred Claus (played by Vince Vaughn), Santa’s older brother, who is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

This Christmas (2007): This holiday movie’s soundtrack features Chris Brown, B2K, Jordin Sparks, TLC’s famous holiday hit “Sleigh Ride,” and more.

Die Hard (1988): In the past few years, society has come to the consensus that Die Hard is indeed a Christmas movie. The film features a holiday-themed intro by Run-DMC.

The Best Man Holiday (2013): This holiday-themed sequel features John Legend, Ne-Yo, Monica, Mary J Blige, and more on its soundtrack.

For individual hip-hop Christmas songs, check out [link to that story] and to hear Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas,” well…all you probably need to do is leave your house this month and you’ll have no way of avoiding it!

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The end of the year means the arrival of some of our favorite holidays. It’s all the perfect time to snuggle up with loved ones and catch some great television. Moreover, with several streaming platforms now available, viewers are often spoiled for choice. The holiday movies on Netflix, in particular, range from bitter-sweet Thanksgiving narratives to the various Christmas stories around. To help you enjoy the festivities better this month, we have curated a list of some Netflix movies that will have you glued to your screen as the holidays continue.

A Madea Homecoming (2022)

A Madea Homecoming is the latest film in Tyler Perry’s Madea series. Its plot centers around Madea’s family coming together to celebrate Madea’s great-grandson’s graduation. However, the family festivities tend to be slowed down by things from the past that the characters have to deal with. A Madea Homecoming is a great comfort film to watch with the family, especially after the long Thanksgiving cooking and dinner. In usual Madea fashion, Tyler Perry embodies an aged matriarch with strong family values and a no-nonsense, but kind approach to things.

Holiday in the Wild (2019)

Holiday in the Wild sees a woman whose husband has just called off her marriage go to Zambia on a solo honeymoon. Instead of going on her safari as planned, she meets a pilot who introduces her to elephant conservation. And just like that, a solo Christmas holiday turns into an adventure filled with elephants and a potential new partner.

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

The Holiday Calendar is not just a suitable choice for Netflix holiday movies, but it’s also a wholesome love story. The movie follows the Christmas holiday of a struggling photographer named Abby Sutton, played by Kat Graham. Abby’s life becomes a little more exciting when her grandfather hands her an antique holiday advent calendar that can supposedly predict Abby’s love life. She eventually breezes through the holiday, based on the calendar’s predictions. Also, as a result of the different men she encounters, Abby experiences the ups and downs of finding love. In the process, she also becomes more in tune with herself and falls in love with her photography again.

Falling for Christmas (2022)

In Falling for Christmas, a rich heiress, Sierra Belmont (Lindsay Lohan), gets into an accident and gets lost. She’s found by Jake Russell (Chord Overstreet), a widower who houses and takes care of her. Like in many holiday movies, the two main characters develop feelings for each other and must navigate their feelings through the holidays. Because of the accident, Sierra also can’t remember who she is. She subsequently experiences life as a normal person for the first time, and this changes her perception of everything. Falling for Christmas is not just a movie about the holidays and love but also about self-discovery.

Holiday Rush (2019)

Holiday Rush sees a widowed father lose his job just before Christmas. Rashon “Rush” Williams has had a good job for a while and has created a comfortable life for his four children. However, he now has to reconsider his choices. As the family goes through a phase of discomfort because of the limited means, they have to stay together, now more than ever. Holiday Rush is a story of tenacity and a man’s determination to give his family the best during the holidays. Moreover, the underlying story of sticking with family through thick and thin is quite marvelous. Overall, it is definitely one of the best movies to catch on Netflix, especially during the holidays.

Holidate (2020)

Holidate centers around the life of a single young woman, Sloane Benson (Emma Roberts). The holidays are approaching, and she’s under pressure from her family to find a long-term partner. That’s when she meets Jackson, a young man who is in the same boat. They agree to date for a year, but just to avoid pressure from their families. Sloane and Jackson’s relationship is non-sexual and non-committal, but feelings seem to creep, and they must now rethink their “holidate.”

Let it Snow (2019)

Let it Snow documents a snowstorm and how it changes the lives of the people in a small town forever. These changes happen around a small eatery central to the town, where characters find themselves during the storm. Let it Snow is a representation of how redefining holidays can be, as they offer the chance to rediscover one’s self and gain new experiences. Also about high school seniors, Let it Snow explores young love and its effect on people whose personalities are still forming. With an ensemble cast of young talents, it is one of the more interesting Netflix holiday movies tailored to teens and young adults.

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