Some strong sexual references, depictions of nudity, and an implied sex scene.

Strong disturbing bloody violence throughout, including a prolonged scene of a man being brutally beaten to death, along with numerous shootings.

Pervasive strong language such as the f-word and also including racist & homophobic language, reflecting the film's gritty depiction of contemporary street life.

Drug-related themes throughout, including pervasive depictions of cocaine use in both powder and crack forms; as an example, the opening titles depict a man smoking from a crack pipe.

Frequent smoking & drinking.

Intense thematic elements & violence throughout, including strong depictions of racial tensions & attitudes between many characters.