About this series
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2016
Seasons
4
Episodes
16
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
61
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
HBO
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Foundation
Bronx-based DJs set Hip-Hop's sonic foundations. MCs, inspired by African American oral traditions, create the modern template for rap music, culminating with the emergence of Hip-…
S01E02
From The Underground to The Mainstream
Hip-Hop crews in the Bronx and Harlem begin to form around the DJs, but these pioneering groups never record any music. It would take R&B veterans to see the genre’s commercial…
S01E03
The New Guard
Run-DMC ushers in a new era of Hip-Hop. Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin build Hip-Hop's first empire, Def Jam. An unknown producer finds a new way to make beats and launches Hip-Hop…
S01E04
The Birth of Gangsta Rap
Ice-T uses Hip-Hop to reflect the violence of Los Angeles and inspires a new form of Hip-Hop: Gangsta Rap. N.W.A’s first album, Straight Outta Compton, shocks America. After the LA…
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Questions about Hip Hop Evolution
How many seasons does Hip Hop Evolution have?
Hip Hop Evolution has 4 seasons and 16 episodes total.
Who created Hip Hop Evolution?
Hip Hop Evolution was created by Darby Wheeler and first aired in 2016.
What genre is Hip Hop Evolution?
Hip Hop Evolution is a Documentary series.
Who stars in Hip Hop Evolution?
The cast of Hip Hop Evolution includes Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Ice-T, Ice Cube, Shad.
What is the TMDB rating for Hip Hop Evolution?
Hip Hop Evolution has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 61 votes.
