Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Queen Latifah
Self
Kendrick Lamar
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Ye
Self
Questlove
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America premiered on October 13, 2019.
No, Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has ended. The final episode aired on November 17, 2019.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America originally aired on AMC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America was created by Questlove.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is classified as Documentary.