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Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop

20191h 33mMovieDocumentary

Explores the beginnings of Rap music on the West Coast in the LA area, mostly focusing on Uncle Jamm's Army and Alonzo Williams with the World Class Wreckin' Cru (with footage of Dr. Dre and DJ Yella performing before they created NWA).

DirectorWolfgang Amadeuz

WritersDavid Storms·Villalobos Body

ProducersAlonzo Williams·Villalobos Body

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Tubi TV

Cineverse

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Amadeuz

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Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop is streaming on Tubi TV and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Cineverse.

Is Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Cineverse instead.

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Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Cineverse in Canada.