Samuel Monroe Jr.
Born November 28, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA · Died August 27, 2026 (aged 52)
Samuel Monroe Jr. (November 28, 1973 – August 26, 2026) was an American actor and rapper under the name Caffeine. He acted in numerous films including Menace II Society (1993), Tales from the Hood (1995), Set It Off (1996), and The Players Club (1998), and appeared in television series including Out All Night (1993), and NYPD Blue (1996).
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Monroe was also a rapper and performed as Caffeine. He was a part of the group Da Hoodstas alongside Drano and Lil D with whom he released an album called "Hoodsta Madness" in 1994 under Strictly Lethal Records. In 2000, he released his only solo album Things In The Game Done Changed, under Jive Records, Zomba Records and Goodfellas Entertainment. The album featured many notable artists including Kurupt, Noreaga and Too Short, as well as production from Battlecat and Jazze Pha among others.
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LearningShine Kings2022
LearningBlood Sacrifice2021
LearningLockdown: 20252021
She Ball2020
LearningI Got the Hook Up 22019
Learning7th and Westlake: Nino's Revenge2019
LearningBehind De Pole2014
Bloody Sunday2002
The Players Club1998
Set It Off1996
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood1996
Tales from the Hood1995
Menace II Society1993
Jacob's Ladder1990