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Lil Mama Stars As Deb Antney In ALLBLK's New Biopic 'Deb Is Boss'
Fans can watch the trailer now and catch the full film when it premieres March 5 exclusively on ALLBLK.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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ALLBLK pulls back the curtain on a powerful origin story with the release of the official trailer for Deb Is Boss, a new original biopic centered on music executive Deb Antney and starring Lil Mama in the lead role. The film traces Antney's journey as a street-smart survivor moving between the dangerous underworlds of Queens, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts, and how she balanced romance, ambition, and hustle while building an underground drug empire before eventually finding her way into the music industry and management.
Why it matters
Deb Is Boss offers a deeper look at the grit behind the glamor and the hard-earned lessons that shaped a music industry powerhouse, providing a complex and authentic portrayal of Antney's life and rise to prominence in the hip-hop world.
The details
Lil Mama steps into the role of Antney with an intensity that feels resonant, bringing emotional depth to a character shaped by survival, risk, and reinvention. The film also features a strong supporting cast, including LisaRaye McCoy as Amelia, Clifton Powell as James, and Dan Lauria as Uncle Ben. Behind the scenes, Deb Is Boss comes with serious creative backing, with Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner executive producing through Foxxhole Productions, alongside Deb Antney herself and Nikaya D. Brown Jones, who also serves as showrunner. Trey Haley directs and co-executive produces, with Carl Weber attached as co-executive producer and writer.
- Deb Is Boss premieres on March 5, 2026 exclusively on ALLBLK.
- The official trailer for Deb Is Boss was released in February 2026.
The players
Lil Mama
An American rapper, actress, and television personality who portrays Deb Antney in the biopic.
Deb Antney
A music executive known for helping launch the careers of stars like Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana.
Jamie Foxx
An American actor, comedian, singer, and producer who serves as an executive producer on Deb Is Boss through his production company, Foxxhole Productions.
Datari Turner
An American film producer who serves as an executive producer on Deb Is Boss alongside Jamie Foxx.
Nikaya D. Brown Jones
The showrunner for Deb Is Boss.
What’s next
Fans can watch the official trailer for Deb Is Boss now and catch the full film when it premieres on March 5, 2026 exclusively on ALLBLK.
The takeaway
Deb Is Boss offers a complex and authentic portrayal of Deb Antney's life, providing a deeper look into the grit, sacrifices, and hard-earned lessons that shaped her rise to prominence in the music industry as a powerful executive who helped launch the careers of some of hip-hop's biggest stars.
