Chuck D transports audiences back to hip-hop's inception and documents the genre's steps in revolutionizing and challenging America's history over four decades.
EPISODE 1
The Foundation
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
EPISODE 2
Under Siege
Exploring the 1980s and the birth of hip-hop as social commentary with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T and NWA.
EPISODE 3
Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise of Hip Hop. The impact on politics and the emergence of female rap stars during that decade.
EPISODE 4
Still Fighting
The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment.
Chuck D
Yemi Bamiro
Todd Williams
Helen Bart
Lorrie Boula