Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

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Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years.

Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
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Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.

The Birth Of Hip Hop
S1 Ep1 | 1m 34s

Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop.

Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
S1 Ep1 | 2m 52s

The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation.

The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
S1 Ep1 | 3m 5s

'The Message' speaks to how people are living.

The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
S1 Ep2 | 2m 18s

Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.

Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.

How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community
S1 Ep2 | 2m 29s

The 1980s was a time of urban decay, but also saw an expansion of the Black middle class.

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S1 Ep3 | 30s

Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.

90’s Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
S1 Ep3 | 2m 10s

Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.

‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration
S1 Ep3 | 4m 58s

1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes.

Episode 4 Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s

From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.

After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up
S1 Ep4 | 2m 40s

Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.