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
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Kendrick Lamar
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Ye
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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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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.