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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

7.520191 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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…

ProducersQuestlove·Shea Serrano

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Jesus Walks: 2004
Oct 13, 2019
E2
Alright: 2015
Oct 20, 2019
E3
Rock Box: 1984
Oct 27, 2019
E4
Elevators: 1996
Nov 3, 2019
E5
The Bridge: 1986
Nov 10, 2019
E6
Ladies First: 1989
Nov 17, 2019

Cast

QLQueen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Self
KLKendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
Self
YYe
Ye
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
MLMC Lyte
MC Lyte
Self
RSRoxanne Shanté
Roxanne Shanté
Self
TTTariq Trotter
Tariq Trotter
Self
DMDarryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self
JSJoseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons
Self
FFFab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
A3André 3000
André 3000
Self
BBBig Boi
Big Boi
Self

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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is streaming on AMC+ and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America on Netflix?

No, Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on AMC+ and Hoopla.

Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on AMC+ and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America for free?

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

How many seasons are in Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?

No — Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.