Hip-hop, lies, and the ultimate prize, part 1

Gavin Bain was one half of Silibil N’ Brains, a Californian rap duo on the cusp of greatness.

But there was a problem - the story of these hip hop stars was fake. Gavin’s never even been to America.

A film has been made about this story called California Schemin’.

This interview was first broadcast in 2022.

Film clips: The Mask/Chuck Russell/ New Line Cinema and Dark Horse Entertainment.

The Secret of My Success/Herbert Ross/Rastar

Beetlejuice/Tim Burton/The Geffen Company

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar

Producer: Louise Morris

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(Photo: Hip hop duo Silibil N’ Brains. Credit: Courtesy of Gavin Bain)