Go beyond the beats of Hip-hop with this special collection of videos and web-exclusive features from trusted producers and PBS member stations. Each of the features below is a window into a documentary or program about the history and influence Hip-Hop. The features will connect you directly to the website of a PBS partner where it can be viewed in full or allow you to watch a preview directly in the collection below. Get started now! Explore Hip-Hop with PBS.
The Early Decades of Hip hop
Explore the birthplace of hip-hop and how its evolved over the decades.
Hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco tells Tavis how he sneaks difficult, social subject matter into his music.
Somali-born Hip Hop star K'NAAN
K'NAAN shares his life story - from war-torn Somalia to his hit 'Wavin' Flag.'
Hip Hop and Islam
Many Americans are not aware of the commingling of Islamic and American popular culture.
The videos and features above are from PBS documentaries and productions by Independent Lens (Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes), POV (New Muslim Cool), Tavis Smiley, WTTW, Wisconsin Public Television and Colorado Public Television's Studio 12.
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing: Hip Hop
Doughboy the Midwest Maestro and DJ Kool Rod mash up the black national anthem hip-hop style. From JUNETEENTH JAMBOREE and KLRU-TV.
More videos & features on Hip hop:
T.I., JayZ and Mary J, Rap Artist Heavy D, Interviews from Tavis Smiley
Hip Hop Artist MOsley WOtta, OPB
Rapping in Philly, Public Media Commons
