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

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Seasons

  • Season 1

    6 Episodes

Trailer

Cast

  • Queen Latifah

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  • Kendrick Lamar

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  • Kanye West

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  • Questlove

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  • MC Lyte

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  • Roxanne Shanté

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  • Tariq Trotter

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  • Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

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  • Joseph Simmons

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  • Fab 5 Freddy

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  • André 3000

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  • Big Boi

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  • Monie Love

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  • Marley Marl

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  • Bill Adler

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  • The 45 King

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  • M.C. Shan

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