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S1E1
The Birth Of Hip Hop
January 31, 2023
Four cultures - Rap, Breaking, Graffiti Art, and DJing - are brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop. Featuring interviews with Chuck D of Public Enemy, Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC, and KRS-One.
Full Episodes
Episode 4: Still Fighting
S1E4
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
Episode 3: Culture Wars
S1E3
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
Episode 1: The Foundation
S1E1
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
Clips & Previews
The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
S1E2
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
January 23, 2023
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
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