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Still Fighting
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Season 1 Episode 4
Still Fighting
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
Culture Wars
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Season 1 Episode 3
Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
Under Siege
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Season 1 Episode 2
Under Siege
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
The Foundation
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Season 1 Episode 1
The Foundation
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up
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After Hurricane Katrina Hit, Hip Hop Stars Stepped Up
Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
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90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
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Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
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The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
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Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation.
The Birth Of Hip Hop
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The Birth Of Hip Hop
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop.
The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
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The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
Police violence influences the Hip Hop sounds coming out of Southern California.
How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community
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How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community
The 1980s was a time of urban decay, but also saw an expansion of the Black middle class.
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