TV series
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
2019, English, on AMC. Created by Questlove & Tariq Trotter & Shawn Gee.
From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Ladies First: 1989
Aired 17 November 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- QuestloveCreator
- Tariq TrotterCreator
- Shawn GeeCreator
- Alex GibneyCreator
- Queen LatifahSelf · 6 ep
- Kendrick LamarSelf · 6 ep
- YeSelf · 6 ep
- QuestloveSelf · 6 ep
- MC LyteSelf · 6 ep
- Roxanne ShantéSelf · 6 ep
- Tariq TrotterSelf · 6 ep
- Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsSelf · 6 ep
- Joseph SimmonsSelf · 6 ep
- Fab 5 FreddySelf · 6 ep
- André 3000Self · 6 ep
- Big BoiSelf · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 October 2019
- Last aired
- 17 November 2019
- Network
- AMC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America: quick answers
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How many seasons of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America are there?
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America finished?
Yes. Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America on?
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America, try Doctor Who Confidential, American Masters, History 101.
Who created Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America was created by Questlove and Tariq Trotter and Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney and stars Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, Ye.