Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America(2019)
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Synopsis
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.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) is a documentary series that premiered on October 13, 2019, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, Ye and Questlove. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2019-10-13
- Last aired:
- 2019-11-17
- Producers:
- Questlove, Shea Serrano, Isaac Bolden
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Queen Latifah
as Self
Kendrick Lamar
as Self
Ye
as Self
Questlove
as Self
MC Lyte
as Self
Roxanne Shanté
as Self
Tariq Trotter
as Self
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
as Self
Joseph Simmons
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
André 3000
as Self
Big Boi
as Self
Key crew
Executive produced by Questlove, Shea Serrano and Isaac Bolden.
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?
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Episodes of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America are there?
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 13, 2019.
Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America still running?
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No. Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 17, 2019.
Who is in the cast of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) stars Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Questlove and MC Lyte. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America any good?
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.