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Here’s A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Connection Between Dr. Dre & Anderson .Paak (Video)

Here’s A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Connection Between Dr. Dre & Anderson .Paak (Video)

Much has been written about the connection between Anderson .Paak and Dr. Dre, since the rising star appeared on six of the tracks on Dre's 2015 Compton album. While Dre had long before co-signed .Paak, in word and deed, he gave Anderson the ultimate stamp of approval by signing him... Read more
April 28, 2016 Video
How Organized Noize Created The Atlanta Hip-Hop Sound With Outkast & Goodie Mob

How Organized Noize Created The Atlanta Hip-Hop Sound With Outkast & Goodie Mob

In looking at Rap superstars, their producers are never far behind in recognition. Rick Rubin was the musical architect that would have a hand in the success of Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Beastie Boys. Dr. Dre's "Midas Touch" with N.W.A., Snoop Dogg (and to a lesser extent) Tupac cleared... Read more
March 23, 2016 Food for Thought
Nobody Beats The Biz Markie. This Documentary Trailer Shows Why (Video)

Nobody Beats The Biz Markie. This Documentary Trailer Shows Why (Video)

For more than 30 years, Biz Markie has been a Hip-Hop multi-threat like no other. The Long Island, New Yorker raps, DJ's, produces, dances, acts, and sings. While the B-I-Z would ultimately pave the way for everybody from Digital Underground to Devin The Dude, Gnarls Barkley to The Pharcyde, he... Read more
March 7, 2016 TV/Film, Video
This Documentary Treats Masta Ace’s “Disposable Arts” Like The Masterpiece It Is (Video Premiere)

This Documentary Treats Masta Ace’s “Disposable Arts” Like The Masterpiece It Is (Video Premiere)

Fifteen years ago this October, Masta Ace released his sophomore solo album, Disposable Arts. The Jcor Records release marked the Brooklyn, New York MC's first album after a six-year period. While signed to Big Beat/Atlantic Records, the Masta Ace Incorporated alum aimed to return to his solo catalog. The recordings... Read more
February 27, 2016 Exclusive, TV/Film, Video
QBert, DJ Premier, Jazzy Jeff Speak On Evolution & Pressures Of DJs In Doc Trailer (Video)

QBert, DJ Premier, Jazzy Jeff Speak On Evolution & Pressures Of DJs In Doc Trailer (Video)

Films like 2001's Scratch have covered the role of DJs in Hip-Hop music's genesis. However, the artist who uses turntables and mixers to create, alter, and present music live spans across genre. Soundtrack: The Story of the DJ is a forthcoming film that examines the mix-master. The film, made by... Read more
February 12, 2016 TV/Film, Video
Supreme Is Knocking Out The Streetwear Competition & Providing Re-Seller Gold (Videos)

Supreme Is Knocking Out The Streetwear Competition & Providing Re-Seller Gold (Videos)

In the "hype-beast" era of street-wear, Supreme has lived up to its name. The New York City-originated brand is 21-plus years deep in the game, and popularized by everybody from the late Harold Hunter, to Slick Rick, to Mike Tyson. Behind the red-and-white lettering, is a sub-culture. Supreme's cache extends... Read more
December 16, 2015 Lifestyle, TV/Film, Video
Run The Jewels Fuel The Real Life “Warriors” In A New Animated Video For Rubble Kings

Run The Jewels Fuel The Real Life “Warriors” In A New Animated Video For Rubble Kings

Although neither El-P nor Killer Mike comes from the 1970s Bronx, New York, Run The Jewels is the perfect vessel to capture the angst, the pride, and the power in the street gangs of more than 40 years ago. Film documentary Rubble Kings is Shan Nicholson's captivating look back. Mass Appeal... Read more
December 1, 2015 Video
These Comic Book Superheroes Are Taking On Their Arch Nemesis, Uncle Sam (Video)

These Comic Book Superheroes Are Taking On Their Arch Nemesis, Uncle Sam (Video)

For decades (probably even millennia), graffiti has served amongst its many purposes the promotion of awareness and politically-driven messages. By its very nature, graffiti is an anarchist's weapon, allowing for the promulgation of anti-government (and other forms of push-back) visible to the masses. But what about comic strips? An art... Read more
October 30, 2015 TV/Film, Video
Hip-Hop Gave Syl Johnson’s Career New Life. A Film Featuring RZA Shows It (Video)

Hip-Hop Gave Syl Johnson’s Career New Life. A Film Featuring RZA Shows It (Video)

From Wu-Tang Clan, to De La Soul, to Kanye West, Syl Johnson's music has permeated the Hip-Hop consciousness through sampling. However, many audiences—new and old—are not hip to the 79 year-old Holy Springs, Mississippi native. A onetime label-mate of Reverend Al Green at Hi Records, Syl's churned out R&B, Soul,... Read more
October 17, 2015 TV/Film, Video
Hip-Hop Is Alive & Well In Haiti. Now Outsiders Can See It In Living Color (Video)

Hip-Hop Is Alive & Well In Haiti. Now Outsiders Can See It In Living Color (Video)

The global influence of Hip-Hop culture has reached every corner of the globe, one could argue easily. From international breakdancing competitions to the international fashion market, hints of its four elements have touched the cultures of other nations, even on the other side of the planet from the United States,... Read more
October 12, 2015 Lifestyle
The Game’s New Album May Be The Most Star-Studded Ever. Here’s The Tracklist for The Documentary 2.5

The Game’s New Album May Be The Most Star-Studded Ever. Here’s The Tracklist for The Documentary 2.5

After months of anticipation, The Game is releasing The Documentary 2, the sequel to his heralded debut album, tonight at midnight (EST). As reported earlier, however, this will just be the first in a 1-2 punch combination. The Game also will release The Documentary 2.5 exactly a week later. With... Read more
October 8, 2015 News
The Game’s Documentary 2 Tracklist Packs The Same Star-Power As The First

The Game’s Documentary 2 Tracklist Packs The Same Star-Power As The First

In January, 2005, The Game—then a G-Unit member, made his major label debut with The Documentary. Executive produced by Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, the album was among the most profiled debut Hip-Hop albums of the 2000s. The Grammy-nominated, double-platinum LP produced major singles "How We Do" and "Hate It... Read more
September 18, 2015 Fresh
The Documentary About The Real “KIDS” Who Inspired The Movie Has a Trailer (Video)

The Documentary About The Real “KIDS” Who Inspired The Movie Has a Trailer (Video)

The movie KIDS has resonated in the collective consciousness for more than twenty years, not just because of the controversial issues it addressed--HIV, teen sex, teen drug use--but also because of the authenticity in which those topics were covered. Many of its stars were first time actors and they fully... Read more
August 11, 2015 TV/Film, Video
The Mystique & Mystery Behind Your Old Droog Is Unveiled In A Mini-Doc (Video)

The Mystique & Mystery Behind Your Old Droog Is Unveiled In A Mini-Doc (Video)

Your Old Droog took Hip-Hop lovers by storm in 2014. Faceless throughout several Internet-buzzing releases, some Heads even went as far as thinking that the clearly New York City narrative was a new pseudonym for Nas. That even had Nasir Jones speaking up. Not the case. And to quote Ghostface... Read more
June 28, 2015 Video
The Real War On Drugs. Two Men Are Taking On Cartels…And Winning (Video)

The Real War On Drugs. Two Men Are Taking On Cartels…And Winning (Video)

Arriving in theaters next month, the Sundance Award-winning documentary Cartel Land is the result of a partnership between Vice and the Orchard, a film and television distribution studio. Both entities are known for their global approach to film-making in an effort to provide audiences with intimate portrayals of life around... Read more
June 6, 2015 TV/Film
Tupac Shakur’s Final 7 Days Of Life The Subject Of New Film (Video)

Tupac Shakur’s Final 7 Days Of Life The Subject Of New Film (Video)

Tupac Shakur had an extensive entourage of close people in the last year of his life. Gobi Rahimi says he was one of the closest. Rahimi produced several of Shakur's music videos, as well as directed "2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted" from the diamond-certified All Eyez On Me. With camera in hand and... Read more
May 19, 2015 Video
Nina Simone’s Career, Activism, & Fiery Spirit Examined In New Documentary (Video)

Nina Simone’s Career, Activism, & Fiery Spirit Examined In New Documentary (Video)

Although Nina Simone only had one single enter the Top 40 (1959's "I Loves You, Porgy"), the iconic singer, songwriter, and political figure has demonstrated impact on music and culture that transcends the charts. The Tryon, North Carolina native, who died in 2003, is the subject of a new documentary... Read more
May 1, 2015 TV/Film, Video
Showtime Is Releasing a Documentary on Allen Iverson. Watch the Trailer (Video)

Showtime Is Releasing a Documentary on Allen Iverson. Watch the Trailer (Video)

Along with Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson is one of the first athletes of the Hip-Hop generation who wore the culture on his sleeve. From the cornrows to the saggy jeans, The Answer was a rebel who compromised for no one. That attitude made Iverson a force on the court, but... Read more
April 20, 2015 Lifestyle
Amy Winehouse is Gone But a New Documentary Shows She is Far From Forgotten (Video)

Amy Winehouse is Gone But a New Documentary Shows She is Far From Forgotten (Video)

It's been almost four years since the unfortunate and untimely death of Amy Winehouse. Though she is gone, she is not forgotten. A documentary titled Amy is slated to be released to commemorate the late British jazz and soul singer. The Back to Black musician passed away on July 26,... Read more
April 2, 2015 Video
Rhymefest Made A Film About Finding His Homeless Father. Watch The Trailer (Video)

Rhymefest Made A Film About Finding His Homeless Father. Watch The Trailer (Video)

The Academy Award-winning and Grammy Award-winning Rhymefest has a lot going for him. Che Smith isn't rushing back into the lab to make another album. With the hot hand, 'Fest is instead opening up into his compelling story. At the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, Rhymefest will premiere In My Father's... Read more
March 30, 2015 Lifestyle, TV/Film, Video
The Rich History of Latino Contributions to Hip-Hop Are Detailed in a New Audio Documentary (Video)

The Rich History of Latino Contributions to Hip-Hop Are Detailed in a New Audio Documentary (Video)

For some, the knowledge of Latinos' impact on Hip-Hop does not go much deeper than the catalogs of Fat Joe and Big Pun. However, the contribution made by Latinos to the culture is extensive and embedded in the foundation of Hip-Hop. NPR's Latino USA has put together a two-part audio... Read more
March 18, 2015 Throwback
An Upcoming Documentary Captures The Essence Of The Bronx In 1979 (Video)

An Upcoming Documentary Captures The Essence Of The Bronx In 1979 (Video)

A new documentary is on the horizons, exploring the year of 1979 within the setting of the Bronx, New York. In a borough that was literally burning, with buildings crumbling, Hip-Hop was burgeoning in a major way. Thanks to the controversial (within Hip-Hop purists and pioneers) hit "Rapper's Delight" by... Read more
February 13, 2015 TV/Film
Take a Look at a Trailer for Nas Documentary Time is Illmatic (Video)

Take a Look at a Trailer for Nas Documentary Time is Illmatic (Video)

Earlier this year, Time is Illmatic, a documentary looking at the making of Nas' landmark album Illmatic premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. Now, the world gets a taste of the documentary as filmmaker One-9 has released a trailer. By the looks of it, the film is a magnificent piece of... Read more
August 29, 2014 Video
Ep. 3 of The Message Documentary Looks at the Complicated Relationship Between Women & Hip-Hop (Full Video)

Ep. 3 of The Message Documentary Looks at the Complicated Relationship Between Women & Hip-Hop (Full Video)

Episode 3 of BET's Hip-Hop documentary, The Message, examines the treatment of women in Hip-Hop, as well as the rise of mega Hip-Hop entrepreneurs. Artists like Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and Missy are discussed, as well as Jay Z, Puff Daddy, Wu-Tang Clan and more. Guests include Nas,... Read more
June 25, 2014 Video
What’s the Biggest Way the Internet Has Changed Hip-Hop? (Video)

What’s the Biggest Way the Internet Has Changed Hip-Hop? (Video)

The final installment of BET's 4-part Hip-Hop documentary, The Message, discusses how the digital revolution transformed Hip-Hop. Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, Mac Miller and many of the Internet's biggest benefactors discuss its impact on their careers and the culture, generally. The episode also features Nas, Wyclef,... Read more
June 23, 2014 Video
Ep. 2 of The Message Documentary Covers East vs. West Beef, The Rise of The South & More (Full Video)

Ep. 2 of The Message Documentary Covers East vs. West Beef, The Rise of The South & More (Full Video)

Part 2 of The Message, BET's 4-part documentary chronicling the history of Hip-Hop, covers the Bad Boy vs. Death Row beef, the rise of Southern Hip-Hop, the "bling" era, the attempted censorship of Rap music and more. The episode features commentary from Snoop, Uncle Luke, Master P, Juicy J, The... Read more
June 17, 2014 Video
Ice Cube, Nas, Snoop & More Speak on the History of N.W.A. (Video)

Ice Cube, Nas, Snoop & More Speak on the History of N.W.A. (Video)

Who better to speak on the historical impact of N.W.A. than Ice Cube? As part of their ongoing Hip-Hop documentary, The Message, BET sat down with the West Coast legend for an extended conversation about the origins of his group. Others like Nas & Snoop also weighed in with their... Read more
June 11, 2014 Throwback
Episode 1 of The Message Documentary Speaks on Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., LL Coo J & Much More (Full Video)

Episode 1 of The Message Documentary Speaks on Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., LL Coo J & Much More (Full Video)

Episode 1 of BET's Hip-Hop documentary, The Message, covers roughly the first decade of Hip-Hop. It addresses pioneers like Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., Cold Crush Brothers and more. It also features several luminaries including Doug E Fresh, Fab 5 Freddy, Ice Cube, DJ Premier,... Read more
June 11, 2014 Throwback
Nas, RZA & More Discuss The Earliest Days of Hip-Hop in The Message Hip-Hop Documentary (Video)

Nas, RZA & More Discuss The Earliest Days of Hip-Hop in The Message Hip-Hop Documentary (Video)

BET's 4-part Hip-Hop documentary, The Message, premieres tonight at 10pm. Part 1 focuses on the early days of Hip-Hop and features Doug E Fresh, Fab 5 Freddy, Ice Cube, DJ Premier, Grand Wizard Theodore, Nas, MC Lyte, Questlove, Russell Simmons, Snoop, RZA, Sway, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Eve, Swizz Beatz... Read more
June 4, 2014 Throwback
The Message: The Complete Story of the Evolution of Hip-Hop (Video)

The Message: The Complete Story of the Evolution of Hip-Hop (Video)

Next week (6/4 at 10pm EST), BET is premiering part 1 of a 4 part documentary on the evolution of Hip-Hop. The film will cover all 40+ years of the Hip-Hop era and will examine how it spread across the country, region-by-region. Participants include Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Kendrick... Read more
May 31, 2014 Featured-homepage, Video
Here’s Footage from 1994 of Nas, Q-Tip, Pete Rock, Premier & Large Professor Discussing Illmatic (Video)

Here’s Footage from 1994 of Nas, Q-Tip, Pete Rock, Premier & Large Professor Discussing Illmatic (Video)

Remember that iconic shot of Nas, DJ Premier, Q-Tip, Pete Rock and Large Professor in the studio together? Here's footage from that day, as well as each discussing the making of Illmatic in 1994. Check out these historic visuals as we celebrate today's 20th anniversary of the release of Illmatic.... Read more
April 19, 2014 Throwback
A Feature Length Nas Documentary is Coming to Theaters. Here’s a Look at the Trailer (Video)

A Feature Length Nas Documentary is Coming to Theaters. Here’s a Look at the Trailer (Video)

In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, a feature-length documentary is coming to theaters. The film will document not only the album and its impact, but also Nas' journey to Illmatic. Check out the trailer for Time is Illmatic. Related: Here’s an Amazing Mini-Documentary on Illmatic, Featuring Nas, Kendrick... Read more
April 11, 2014 Throwback
Kool Keith Takes Off The Mask & Gets Open In This Stellar Documentary (Video)

Kool Keith Takes Off The Mask & Gets Open In This Stellar Documentary (Video)

Kool Keith is a genius. The Ultramagnetic MC's front-man elevated the artform of lyricism to the highest level through albums like Ultramagnetic MC's Critical Beatdown and Wild Pitch Records one-off The Four Horsemen. However, along the way, the artist who regularly rhymed about trips to Bellevue Mental Hospital admitted to... Read more
March 19, 2014 Fresh, Throwback
Eminem’s Breakthrough, Hurricane Katrina Covered In Part 4 Of The Tanning Of America (Video)

Eminem’s Breakthrough, Hurricane Katrina Covered In Part 4 Of The Tanning Of America (Video)

The final of four parts of Steve Stoute's The Tanning Of America divides its time looking at the emergence of rapper-backed super-brands like Rocawear, Sean John, and Beats By Dre headphones. Additionally, staying close to the Dr. Dre wheelhouse, the hour-long installment focuses on the rise to uber-stardom by Eminem... Read more
February 28, 2014 Fresh, Video
This Portrait Of Rakim Will Give You Goosebumps With Hip-Hop Pride (Video)

This Portrait Of Rakim Will Give You Goosebumps With Hip-Hop Pride (Video)

The lyrical giants of Hip-Hop's mid-'80s aren't the type of guys to always appreciate a camera up in their world. KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim (as well as Kool G Rap, Kool Keith, Ice Cube, and Scarface) are big on their privacy. Rakim's not a Twitter guy, and he's never... Read more
February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video
Want To See The Roots Of Big Pun? Check Out This Slept-On Documentary Featuring DMX & Redman (Video)

Want To See The Roots Of Big Pun? Check Out This Slept-On Documentary Featuring DMX & Redman (Video)

Because his time in the spotlight was so brief, there's often times a lot left out in the representation of Big Pun in the mainstream media. He's a Bronx, New Yorker, a protege of Fat Joe, who is the first Latin solo Hip-Hop artist to go platinum, and his Capital... Read more
February 7, 2014 Fresh, Video
DEMOS: Music Inspired by the Documentary (Album)

DEMOS: Music Inspired by the Documentary (Album)

When a documentary has the task of highlighting the grind and hard work of independent Hip-Hop artists, it seems only fitting that its soundtrack would mirror that sentiment on  a musical level. In association with the new documentary Demos, it's soundtrack titled Demos: Music Inspired by the Documentary gives some of the artists... Read more
September 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Jay Z and Ron Howard Present: Made in America (Trailer)

Jay Z and Ron Howard Present: Made in America (Trailer)

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard has done a documentary chronicling the first Made in America festival. The doc features artists like Run-D.M.C., Skrillex, Rita Ora and festival founder Jay Z. Check out the trailer for the film below. Related: Jay Z – Holy Grail ft Justin Timberlake (Video)... Read more
August 30, 2013 Video
King Of The Beat – Looking For The Perfect Beat Trailer & Poster (Video)

King Of The Beat – Looking For The Perfect Beat Trailer & Poster (Video)

There are tons of music documentaries that have come and gone throughout the years, but it seems only a few are aimed directly at us Heads. After watching the trailer for King Of Beats: Looking For The Perfect Beat however, it’s quite evident Hip-Hop heads have a documentary that they definitely... Read more
August 20, 2013 Fresh, Throwback
Danny Brown – The Old Documentary (Video)

Danny Brown – The Old Documentary (Video)

Danny Brown has been on my radar since late 2007, when some homies from Detroit started telling me to put an ear to the MC with the common-sounding name. Upon listening to the early music of Danny Brown (Detroit State Of Mind and Hot Soup), there is nothing common about... Read more
August 14, 2013 Fresh, Video
Stüssy x Yo! MTV Raps – Part 1 – The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps (Video)

Stüssy x Yo! MTV Raps – Part 1 – The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps (Video)

As we previously reported, Yo! MTV Raps turned 25 last week. To celebrate the significant anniversary and a launch of a new Yo!-inspired clothing line, Stussy has put together a dope mini-documentary on the importance of Yo! MTV Raps. The short film features several Hip-Hop luminaries such as ?uestlove, Alchemist,... Read more
August 12, 2013 Throwback
Scratch (Video)

Scratch (Video)

As we continue our all day celebration of Hip-Hop on the weekend of its 40th birthday, it's time to show some love to the DJ. The documentary Scratch is one of the best films ever on turntabilism.  Scratch gives an in-depth look at the art of working the 1s and... Read more
August 10, 2013 Throwback
Style Wars (Video)

Style Wars (Video)

Of the 4 elements of Hip-Hop, graffiti is often the most overlooked. Films like Beat Street touched on the controversial nature and danger surrounding the graf, but it was the 1983 documentary Style Wars that showed viewers the real. The film originally aired on PBS and won the Grand Jury... Read more
August 10, 2013 Throwback
See Shabba-Doo Before Breakin’, In The Breakin’ N Enterin’ Documentary

See Shabba-Doo Before Breakin’, In The Breakin’ N Enterin’ Documentary

The movie Breakin’ introduced many to the West Coast break dancing scene but before Breakin’ there was the documentary Breakin’ N Enterin’. Breakin’ N Enterin’ is a film from 1983 that documented the then nascent LA B-boy scene and inspired the landmark dance film Breakin’. It featured many of the... Read more
August 10, 2013 Throwback
Rhyme & Reason (Full Video)

Rhyme & Reason (Full Video)

Rhyme & Reason still stands the test of time as one of the best documentaries ever on hip-hop. It takes a comprehensive look at the culture through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Erick Sermon, Spice 1, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Heavy... Read more
July 28, 2013 Video
Eminem Speaks on His Addiction to Pain Killers (Video)

Eminem Speaks on His Addiction to Pain Killers (Video)

Wow. Here's a deep interview with Eminem where he goes into candid detail about his struggles with drug addiction, including a near death experience. The video deeply humanizes one of hip-hop' larger than life figures. The clip is from Adrian Grenier's documentary How to Make Money Selling Drugs (coming soon... Read more
June 28, 2013 Video
The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

Here is a truly phenomenal documentary on the making of one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.). If you are a Head, take the time to watch this video. It will be 10 of the best minutes you've... Read more
June 10, 2013 Throwback
Public Enemy – Rebels Without A Pause Trailer (Video)

Public Enemy – Rebels Without A Pause Trailer (Video)

Centric is premiering a film on Public Enemy that serves as part documentary and part concert, celebrating the historic group's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The film airs on Saturday night and features hip-hop pioneers like Russell Simmons, DMC, Kool Moe Dee, Ecstasy (from Whodini) and... Read more
May 29, 2013 Video
Eazy-E – Ruthless Memories Documentary Trailer (Video)

Eazy-E – Ruthless Memories Documentary Trailer (Video)

A new documentary about Eazy-E will be released on March 26th, 18 years after his death. It will touch on everything from his days at Ruthless to his feud with Suge Knight to the controversy around his death. Here's a 6-minute trailer of the documentary, Ruthless Memories. Related: Hood Life:... Read more
February 22, 2013 Video
AFH: J Dilla Tribute

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

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February 7, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Video
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