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Hip Hop Evolution

2016·Series·TV-MA·50 min·7.5(61)

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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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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About Hip Hop Evolution

Hip Hop Evolution is a 2016 English-language documentary series created by Darby Wheeler. The cast is led by Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Ice-T. It spans 4 seasons and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Hip Hop Evolution was produced by Banger Films and made in United States of America and Canada. It was first aired on September 5, 2016, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Darby Wheeler
First aired
September 5, 2016
Last aired
January 17, 2020
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
4 (16 episodes)
Network
HBO, Netflix
Country
United States of America, Canada
Production
Banger Films

Hip Hop Evolution cast & crew

Hip Hop Evolution was created by Darby Wheeler.

The cast features Grandmaster Flash as Self, Afrika Bambaataa as Self, Ice-T as Self, Ice Cube as Self, and Shad as Self.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Sam Dunn.

Is Hip Hop Evolution worth watching?

Hip Hop Evolution holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.

With 4 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Hip Hop Evolution is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hip Hop Evolution

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Cast of Hip Hop Evolution

Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash

Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

Self

Ice-T

Ice-T

Self

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Self

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Shad

Self

Hip Hop Evolution — FAQs

Where can I watch Hip Hop Evolution in United States?

Hip Hop Evolution is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Hip Hop Evolution on Netflix?

Yes — Hip Hop Evolution is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Hip Hop Evolution in?

Hip Hop Evolution is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Hip Hop Evolution are there?

Hip Hop Evolution has 4 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

What is Hip Hop Evolution rated?

Hip Hop Evolution is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 61 ratings.

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