Hip-Hop History Month is in full swing, and we’ll be looking at the culture from all perspectives as the annual celebration commences.
One thing we took major notice of was JAŸ-Z in 8, the docuseries that HBO Max aired last month, featuring an eight-episode breakdown from Hov himself on how the lyrics in his songs spell out the keys to his life story. Rarely do we see the Brooklyn-bred rap king speak in such detail on his illustrious backstory, particularly as it relates to his catalog, and it ultimately proved to be must-watch TV.
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The art of a good hip-hop docuseries does more than just recall the history of its subject. The ones worth watching give a deeper look into how they impacted the culture overall, particularly in spotlighting the highs and lows of their evolution in the game. The storytelling aspect of it all gives audiences a deeper understanding of the genre’s origins and the communities that used it as a platform to express their experiences, struggles and creativity. By exploring topics such as social inequality, identity, entrepreneurship, competition and artistic innovation, these series have the ability to reveal the deeper meaning behind the music. They also give viewers an opportunity to understand the challenges and triumphs that have shaped our hip-hop heroes across different generations.
Being that JAŸ-Z in 8 was so enjoyable, we thought up a handful of other rap icons who would make for perfect subjects across a multi-episode docuseries. While it’s arguable that all rappers have a dynamic story to tell, some stars simply have a greater story to share with the world.
Keep scrolling for a look at which emcees we think should be next to receive a hip-hop docuseries:
DJ Kool Herc
We can’t think of a better place to start than with the Father of Hip-Hop himself.
