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From Hip-Hop to Hollywood: Berner Brings Splash City to the Big Screen!
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
For nearly two decades, Berner has been one of the most unique success stories in entertainment. Born Gilbert Milam Jr. in San Francisco, he built a devoted following as a prolific independent rapper, collaborated with artists including Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Cam'ron, Curren$y, and Mozzy, and released dozens of projects while remaining fiercely independent. At the same time, he transformed his passion for entrepreneurship into a global empire by co-founding Cookies, now one of the world's most recognized cannabis and lifestyle brands, earning him recognition far beyond the music industry. Now, Berner is taking on his biggest creative challenge yet with Splash City, his feature directorial debut. Opening in theaters July 20, the Lionsgate crime drama follows two brothers whose lives take dramatically different paths as they fight to survive amid the pressures, loyalty, and violence of their community. Berner co-wrote, produced, and directed the film, bringing an authentic Bay Area perspective to a story rooted in family, ambition, and the difficult choices that shape a lifetime. For Berner, Splash City is more than a movie—it's another evolution in a career built on taking risks. Whether through music, business, or now filmmaking, he has consistently created projects that reflect his own experiences and the communities that helped shape him. After redefining what an independent artist could become, he's now proving he has stories to tell on the big screen as well. Now, Berner joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss Splash City, his remarkable journey from Bay Area rapper to business mogul, how he built one of the most recognizable lifestyle brands in the world, the lessons he's learned through success and adversity, and why storytelling continues to drive every…