What's The Best Black Biopic Ever?

Morning Hustle’s Top 5 Black Biopics Ranked

The Morning Hustle turned up the nostalgia and debate during its “I Got 5 On It” segment, with comedian Alton Walker leading a lively countdown of his top five movie biopics. Inspired by news around the Michael Jackson biopic’s big box office start, the crew jumped into a funny, passionate conversation about which films really left a mark. From music legends to civil rights icons, the list blended culture, quotables, and replay value.

No. 5: The Temptations
Walker kicked off the list with The Temptations, calling it a solid classic packed with memorable lines and unforgettable group drama. The hosts agreed it deserves respect, even if it landed at the bottom of the ranking. Its mix of brotherhood, ego, and hit records still hits with fans today.

No. 4: What’s Love Got to Do with It
At number four, Walker chose What’s Love Got to Do with It, the Tina Turner biopic that remains one of the most powerful music films ever made. He said it is one he can watch “over and over and over again,” and the room clearly backed that up. The film’s emotional weight and Angela Bassett’s performance still hold strong.

No. 3: Ray
Ray came in at number three, with Jamie Foxx getting major praise for his portrayal of Ray Charles. Walker said it is another film with endless rewatch value, and the hosts agreed that Foxx fully embodied the music legend. That performance still stands as one of the best biopic roles in modern film.

No. 2: Malcolm X
The crew gave Malcolm X major love, with more than one host naming it their personal number one. Walker placed it at number two, calling it a film that “kind of started it all.” Denzel Washington’s commanding performance remains iconic.

No. 1: B.A.P.S.… sort of
The biggest laugh came when Walker jokingly named B.A.P.S. his number one pick, instantly getting called out because it is not a biopic at all. That left the segment on a hilarious note and proved once again that on The Morning Hustle, comedy always wins.