Extras
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes.
Queen Latifah emerges as a Hip Hop pioneer with her release of 'Ladies First.'
The 1980s was a time of urban decay, but also saw an expansion of the Black middle class.
Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
Examines Hip Hop community's role in electing Barack Obama to President of the United Stat
Hip Hop artists step up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.