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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

TV • 2019

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

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From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.

TMDB ★ 3.8/5Votes: 2
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Top Cast

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

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Ye

Ye

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Questlove

Questlove

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MC Lyte

MC Lyte

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Roxanne Shanté

Roxanne Shanté

Self

Tariq Trotter

Tariq Trotter

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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Self

Joseph Simmons

Joseph Simmons

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Fab 5 Freddy

Fab 5 Freddy

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André 3000

André 3000

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Big Boi

Big Boi

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Monie Love

Monie Love

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Marley Marl

Marley Marl

Self

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Series

Status

Ended

Release

October 13, 2019

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Episodes

6 • 1 seasons

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