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1. NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (2009– )
Music
National Public Radio brings many different musicians in to play a short concert in the office.
Stars: Nick Montopoli, Olivia Rodrigo, Hayley Brownell, Moa Munoz
Votes: 40
2. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music
MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 6,455
3. Def Poetry (2002– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Music
This show is a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by established and up-and-coming spoken word ... See full summary »
Stars: Yasiin Bey, Russell Simmons, Lemon Andersen, Black Ice
Votes: 225
4. Down with the Kings (2008)
17 min | Short
Three friends meet and live-it-up like they did in the younger days; an incident occurs based around one of the friends; the two other friends are shown pondering their friendship.
Director: Dannycans | Stars: Rob Matos, Tanvir Raquib
Votes: 16
5.
The Eighties (2016)
Episode:
Video Killed the Radio Star
(2016)
Documentary, History
The revolution of music videos, music genres and women taking the stages with their own bands. This is about how the music industry changed drastically during the eighties from the death of John Lennon to the discovery of Nirvana.
Stars: The B-52's, The Bangles, Beastie Boys, Pat Benatar
Votes: 145
6.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The New Guard
(2016)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Music
Run-DMC ushers in a new era of Hip-Hop. Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin build Hip-Hop's first empire, Def Jam. An unknown producer finds a new way to make beats and launches Hip-Hop's Golden... See full summary »
Directors: Darby Wheeler, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Sal Abbatiello, Bill Adler, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow
Votes: 224
7. The Eighties (2016)
42 min | Documentary, History
A documentary series focusing on the Reagan presidency, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the tech boom, the expansion of television, and the evolving music industry.
Stars: H.W. Brands, Chris Connelly, Gil Troy, Tom Hanks
Votes: 1,511
8. Sample: Not for Sale (2012)
120 min | Documentary
Guerrilla filmmaker Mike Redman takes an in depth look at the sampling-culture. By unorthodox ways Redman managed to speak to legendary artists and created an uncompromising film that focuses on the creative aspect of this art.
Director: Mike Redman | Stars: Buck 65, The Alchemist, Babu, Afrika Bambaataa
Votes: 19
9. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,780
10. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 682
11.
The Last O.G. (2018–2021)
Episode:
Keep Their Heads Ringing
(2019)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
Shahzad is mesmerized after Tray takes him to his old barbershop. Shahzad wants to be a barber but that leaves Josh wondering about his future. Meanwhile, Shay prepares for Fashion Week at ... See full summary »
Director: Pete Chatmon | Stars: Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Allen Maldonado, Ryan Gaul
Votes: 79
12. You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)
92 min | Documentary
The untold story of the world's longest running video show, Video Music Box. Host Ralph McDaniels' vast footage archive reveals the show's importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
Director: Nas | Stars: Ralph McDaniels, Nas, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest
Votes: 275
13. 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2006 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
VH1's third Hip-Hop Honors ceremony was hosted by Ice-T and honored legendary Hip-Hop artists, musicians and cultural trendsetters from the "Old-School" and "Golden Age" eras of Hip-Hop. ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ice-T, André 3000, Coco Austin, Erykah Badu
Votes: 51
14.
Luke Cage (2016–2018)
Episode:
They Reminisce Over You
(2018)
TV-MA | 69 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.
Director: Alex Garcia Lopez | Stars: Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Gabrielle Dennis
Votes: 2,083
15. Luke Cage (2016–2018)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When a sabotaged experiment gives him super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem and must confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city.
Stars: Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Alfre Woodard
Votes: 139,776
16. The MC: Why We Do It (2005 Video)
R | 77 min | Documentary, Music
"The MC: Why We Do It" explores the art of the MC from the unique point of view of todays top rap artists.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: KRS-One, 50 Cent, Common, Ghostface Killah
Votes: 101
17. Eric B. & Rakim: Don't Sweat the Technique (1992 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Demian Lichtenstein | Stars: Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B., Rakim, Wyclef Jean
Votes: 8
18. Eric B. & Rakim: Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990 Music Video)
6 min | Music
Eric B. and Rakim race through the city, chased by criminals and cops to save an abducted woman from sex trafficking.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B., Rakim
Votes: 11
19. The Beat with Ari Melber (2017– )
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Legal expert Ari Melber anchors this new weeknight series covering all of the latest stories across the political spectrum.
Stars: Ari Melber, Neal Katyal, Chaitanya Komanduri, Maya Wiley
Votes: 1,329
20. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
Directors: Ice-T, Andy Baybutt | Stars: Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 3,619 | Gross: $0.29M
21. Eric B. & Rakim: Paid in Full (1987 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Bruno Tilley | Stars: Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B., Rakim
Votes: 10
22. The Art of 16 Bars: Get Ya' Bars Up (2005 Video)
R | 80 min | Documentary
Learn from the biggest MCs exactly how they achieved success. They share their approach to live performances and how they put together a demo tape, got signed and dealt with labels as well as their knowledge about how the industry works.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Barry Bergman, David Diaz, Loco Gringo, Jadakiss
Votes: 129
23. Rapmania: The Roots of Rap (1990 TV Movie)
PG | 135 min | Documentary, Music
"RapMania: The Roots of Rap" showcases many rappers performing at the Apollo Theater in New York City and The Palace Theater in Hollywood.
Director: Fred Dukes | Stars: Debbie Allen, Irene Cara, Tom Lister Jr., Fab 5 Freddy
Votes: 16 | Gross: $2.40M
24. The Last O.G. (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
An ex-con is shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from prison for good behavior after a 15-year stint and returns to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood.
Stars: Tracy Morgan, Ryan Gaul, Dante Hoagland, Taylor Mosby
Votes: 3,974
25. What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music (2014)
Documentary, Music
A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
Director: Ralf Schmerberg | Stars: Erykah Badu, Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Debbie Harry
Votes: 111
26.
In Living Color (1990–1994)
Episode:
The Fist That Rocks the Cradle
(1992)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Directors: Terri McCoy, Fax Bahr, Adam Small, Rosie Perez | Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Tommy Davidson
Votes: 51
27.
The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
Episode:
Jesse Jackson/Rakim
(1997)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Linda Mendoza | Stars: Jernard Burks, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Jesse Jackson
Votes: 10
28. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
29. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !
Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 807
30. Words by Rakim (2013)
5 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A celebration of hip-hop's most influential MC.
Director: Matt Bieler | Star: Rakim Allah
Votes: 12
31. 3rd Annual BET Awards (2003 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Documentary, Music
The 3rd BET Awards was hosted by Mo'Nique and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 24, 2003 at the Kodak ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Mo'Nique, 3 Little Women, 50 Cent, A.J.
Votes: 81
32. Memories of Paul C McKasty (2013 Video)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Pritt Kalsi | Stars: Teqnotic, Lindley Farley, C.J. Moore, Casanova Rud
Votes: 9
33. Eric B. & Rakim: I Ain't No Joke (1987 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Directors: Vivien Goldman, Mick Sawyer | Stars: Eric B. & Rakim, Flavor Flav, Chill Will, Eric B.
Votes: 9
34. Showtime at the Apollo (1987– )
TV-14 | Comedy, Music
Stars: Steve Harvey, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Mo'Nique
Votes: 192
35. A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop (2023 TV Special)
Music
Director: Marcelo Gama | Stars: 2 Chainz, Arrested Development, Bun B, Tsalta Baptiste
Votes: 50
36. The Drop (2004– )
Music
Stars: Jelynn Sophia, Eric Cubiche, Jonisha Rios, Jose Antonio
Votes: 61
37. Ali Rap (2006 TV Movie)
Sport
Director: Joseph Maar | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Khaliah Ali, Muhammad Ali, Adam Carolla
Votes: 50
38. The Hunting Party: Live from Mexico (2014)
41 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Miguel Roldan | Stars: Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson
Votes: 10
39. How Hip Hop Changed the World (2011 TV Movie)
98 min | Documentary
Director: Sam Bridger | Stars: M.K. Asante, Chip, Noel Clarke, Coltrane Curtis
Votes: 44
40. Eric B. & Rakim: Juice (Know the Ledge) (1991 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Eric B. and Rakim performs in the music video "Juice (Know the Ledge)" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Juice (1992) recorded for MCA Records. The music video ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Eric B. & Rakim, Eric B., Rakim
Votes: 9
41. Word Is Bond (II) (2018)
TV-MA | 87 min | Documentary, Music
What was born on the streets of the South Bronx has now taken root globally, and the young poets of New York have helped to spawn regional dialects everywhere. Through dynamic archival ... See full summary »
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Anderson .Paak, Brother Ali, Big Daddy Kane, J. Cole
Votes: 137
42. Classic: Better Than I've Ever Been (2007 Music Video)
Music
Director: De Longeville Thibaut | Stars: DJ Premier, KRS-One, Nas, Rakim
Votes: 14
43. Gunmen (1993)
R | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
USD400,000,000 is stolen and a drug lord wants it back. The killed thief's brother is broken out of prison by a DEA bounty hunter to help find the money boat. The body count continues in Latin America.
Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Mario Van Peebles, Denis Leary, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 3,804 | Gross: $3.41M
44. GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton host.
Stars: Jennifer Ashton, Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, DeMarco Morgan
Votes: 77
45. The 65th Annual Grammy Awards (2023 TV Special)
174 min | Music
Comic Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy awards in Los Angeles, with top nominees including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Terius "The-Dream" ... See full summary »
Directors: Phil Heyes, George Flanigen, Kenny Laubbacher | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Viola Davis
Votes: 212
46. Eyes on Hip Hop (1995 Video)
Biography
Interviews of Talent Hip Hop, Athletes, and DJs. Successful before MTV Cribs, BET 106 and Park, and TMZ proving the concept others later copied. Covered Backstage Concert, On the Street, Behind the Scenes. Vintage clips of today's moguls.
Director: Ron King | Stars: Merlin Iman, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, David Banner
Votes: 27
47. 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards (2012 TV Special)
Music
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, Akon, Anthony Anderson
Votes: 21
48. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008 (2008 TV Special)
Music
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Mighty Mike Murga, Bun B, Hurricane Chris, Ciara
Votes: 16
49. The Wendy Williams Show (2008–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Talk show in which Wendy Williams chats about celebrity gossip and what's new in the entertainment world.
Stars: Wendy Williams, Melissa Garcia, Jason Rooney, Sherri Shepherd
Votes: 1,903
50. Touré Show (2017 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
One on one conversation with successful, inspiring Black people. Musicians, artists, intellectuals, writers, politicians, comedians, athletes-all sorts of awesome people who are making the world a more interesting place.
Stars: Touré, Malcolm Nance, Justin Simien, RZA
Votes: 29