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Chuck D and star rappers chart how the hip hop industry is able to leverage its muscle to fight for change in the 2000s, culminating in the global protests for George Floyd.

Chuck D, fellow hip hop stars and cultural commentators tell the story of how the rap industry hits extraordinary heights going into the new millennium, using its power and influence to effect change in ways that were unthinkable when the culture was first born - culminating in the global protests for George Floyd.

55 minutes

On TV

Today 21:30

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:08

    dead prez

    Police State (feat. Chairman Omali Yes***ela, Dead Prez, Chairman Omali Yes***ela)

  • 00:16

    Eminem

    White America

  • 00:55

    Public Enemy

    Fight The Power

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Chuck D
Executive Producer Lorrie Boula
Executive Producer Sam Emmery
Executive Producer Danielle Peck
Executive Producer Anna Sadowy
Producer Shianne Brown
Series Producer Helen Bart
Production Manager Paul Allen
Editor Andrew Webber
Editor Anton Short

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Jan 2023 22:00
  • Sat 28 Jan 2023 22:45
  • Fri 3 Feb 2023 00:15
  • Today 21:30
  • Tomorrow 16:05
  • Tomorrow 23:30
  • Sunday 08:30
  • Tuesday 12:00