Hip-Hop and the White House (2024)

6.0/10 58 min Documentary

Overview

Unveils the transformative fifty-year history of a world-changing culture, illustrating hip-hop's journey from outsider status to the pinnacle of power. This documentary showcases the pivotal contributions of artists who created some of the most powerful political songs of all time and explores the experiences of rappers who interacted with presidents and performed inside the world's most famous residence. Starting from the blighted neighborhoods that created the culture as a result of oppressive presidential policies, this film describes the complex web of influence, culture and celebrity that is now a permanent feature of American politics.

Cast

Common

Young Jeezy

YG

Waka Flocka Flame

Roxanne Shanté

KRS-One

Bun B

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