Chuck D begins his journey looking at the origins of the revolutionary art form of hip hop through the voices of those who were there at the start, creating an anthology of how it became a cultural phenomenon.

With the arrival of artists such as NWA, KRS-One, Public Enemy and Ice-T in the 1980s, hip-hop emerges in the Reagan era as a medium for social commentary.

The growing popularity of hip-hop during the years of Clinton in the 1990s is under attack from the different sides of the political establishment.

Examines the rise of hip-hop as artists create history by becoming multimillionaires and entrepreneurs. Hip-hop's cultural influence is validated as an act of protest throughout the world.