“Been working on this one for 5 years, and calling it an ‘emotional journey’ is a big understatement,” Phonte wrote on Instagram. “Inspired by my big brother @questlove’s Oscar win, here’s the first trailer for May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story. 2023. Thank you for listening. #LBbizness #RapPortraits #MTLW.”
The documentary is set for a 2023 release date, Phonte confirmed it will coincide with the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, The Listening.
The album introduced the world to the underground rap trio that would go on to release four more beloved albums and six mixtapes. Their last album, May The Lord Watch, arrived in 2019, debuting at No. 11 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
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