Hip Hop Uncovered (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Hip Hop Uncovered is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Set against 40 years of music history, this six-part documentary series takes a deep dive into the paradox of America’s criminalization of the genre and its fascination with the street culture that created it and still exists within it. Instead of telling the story of hip hop from the top down, this documentary tells the story from the streets up, as it reveals the untold story of how America’s streets helped shape hip hop culture from an expression of survival and defiance into music’s most dominant genre.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hip Hop Uncovered has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hip Hop Uncovered page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hip Hop Uncovered tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hip Hop Uncovered (2021)?
- In US, Hip Hop Uncovered is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hip Hop Uncovered worth watching?
- Hip Hop Uncovered holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hip Hop Uncovered released?
- Hip Hop Uncovered was released in 2021.