Origins of Hip-Hop
Narrated by iconic rapper Nas, "Origins of Hip-Hop" explores some of hip-hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the inspiring stories and incredible experiences that molded them into the artists they are now. Featuring appearances from Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes in order to trace their paths to success.
S1, EP8 "Uncle Luke"
Controversial hip-hop pioneer and 2 Live Crew frontman, Luther Campbell, rose to fame as he single-handedly changed the face of music twofold: fathering the birth of Southern hip-hop and fighting for musicians' First Amendment rights.
S1, EP8 "Uncle Luke"
Controversial hip-hop pioneer and 2 Live Crew frontman, Luther Campbell, rose to fame as he single-handedly changed the face of music twofold: fathering the birth of Southern hip-hop and fighting for musicians' First Amendment rights.
S1, EP7 "Grandmaster Flash"
Emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s, Grandmaster Flash and his innovation helped create the most widespread movement in popular culture: Hip-Hop.
S1, EP6 "Lil Jon"
Growing up in an upper-middle-class family in the suburbs of Atlanta, Jon Smith began to find his way in music early on; forming his supergroup Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz, Jon continued to make his mark across genres.
S1, EP5 "Ice-T"
From "Cop Killer" to playing America's favorite cop on television, Ice-T's career and accomplishments have paved the way for artists to emulate his path.
