Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

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.

First Air Date: 2019-10-13

Rating: 8/10

Cast

Queen Latifah

Kendrick Lamar

Ye

Questlove

MC Lyte

Roxanne Shanté

Tariq Trotter

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Joseph Simmons

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