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Hip Hop Evolution

2016 – 2020Show4 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary series about pop culture and show business, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E4 "The Birth of Gangsta Rap" 8.6

Episodes

8.4
8.1
8.2
7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary
  • Hip-Hop History
  • Cultural Anthology
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Educational & Engaging
  • Interview-Driven Narrative
  • Global Impact Analysis
  • Iconic Performances
  • Social Commentary

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Facts

September 5, 2016 · January 17, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 2016
Last aired
January 17, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hip Hop Evolution?"

Questions about Hip Hop Evolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hip Hop Evolution?

Netflix

In the United States, Hip Hop Evolution streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Hip Hop Evolution worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Which season of Hip Hop Evolution is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is The Birth of Gangsta Rap (season 1, episode 4) at 8.6, and the lowest is Bounce to This (season 4, episode 1) at 7.2.

Is Hip Hop Evolution okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hip Hop Evolution?

13 h

About 13 hours: 16 episodes in 4 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Hip Hop Evolution?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Hip Hop Evolution?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.