Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

Documentary

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.

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  • First Air Date: 2019-10-13
  • Last Air Date: 2019-11-17
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Network: AMC
  • Creator: Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney

Where to Watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Online

You can now watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America online on the following streaming providers in the United States.


    • Seasons

    • Season 1

      6 Episodes

    Cast

    • Queen Latifah

      Self

    • Kendrick Lamar

      Self

    • Ye

      Self

    • Questlove

      Self

    • MC Lyte

      Self

    • Roxanne Shanté

      Self

    • Tariq Trotter

      Self

    • Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

      Self

    • Joseph Simmons

      Self

    • Fab 5 Freddy

      Self

    • André 3000

      Self

    • Big Boi

      Self

    • Monie Love

      Self

    • Marley Marl

      Self

    • Bill Adler

      Self

    • The 45 King

      Self

    • M.C. Shan

      Self

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