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1. Pump It Up (1989– )
Music
Weekly TV series in which the top hip-hop artists joined host, Dee Barnes, to discuss their music, the art form and to showcase the latest rap and hip-hop music videos of the day. Guests ... See full summary »
Stars: Dee Barnes, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, Public Enemy
Votes: 12
2. Patti LaBelle: Live in New York (2000 Video)
100 min | Musical
Captured on film, are 100 minutes of pure Patti performing her biggest hits at New York's legendary Apollo Theater, where the intensity of her performance is matched only by the enthusiasm of the Theater's equally legendary crowds.
Stars: Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash, Big Daddy Kane
Votes: 6
3. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 393
4. Stop the Violence Movement: Self Destruction (1989 Music Video)
TV-PG | 7 min | Music
A music video for the 1988 charity song "Self-Destruction" by a collection of Hip-Hop recording artists called Stop the Violence Movement. The music video brings awareness of the elevated ... See full summary »
Directors: Lionel C. Martin, Andre Banks | Stars: KRS-One, D-Nice, Ms. Melodie, Boogie Down Productions
Votes: 12
5.
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story (2024)
Episode:
It's Like That
(2024)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Music
RUM DMC meets on the streets of Queens before introducing their music and swagger to the world.
Director: Kirk Fraser | Stars: Run-D.M.C., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay
Votes: 21
6. Marley Marl: The Symphony (1989 Music Video)
TV-PG | 6 min | Music
A music video for the 1988 single "THE SYMPHONY" by Hip-Hop producer Marley Marl and features members of the legendary Juice Crew (Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Craig G and Big Daddy Kane). In the... See full summary »
Director: Lionel C. Martin | Stars: Marley Marl, Masta Ace, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane
Votes: 9
7. Your Mom's House (2010– )
Comedy, Talk-Show
Your Mom's House is a comedy podcast hosted by married comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky. The podcast has far ranging conversations, discussing topics such as ongoing events, comedy, to the daily life of the two co-hosts.
Stars: Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Brian Redban, Jake Glazier
Votes: 308
8. Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story (2024)
TV-MA | 147 min | Documentary, Music
Three guys from Hollis, Queens, two turntables and a microphone. The legend of Run-DMC is born.
Stars: Run-D.M.C., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, LL Cool J
Votes: 175
9. 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: 39
10.
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story (2024)
Episode:
Down with the King
(2024)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Music
Rev Run and DMC deal with the tragic death of Jam Master Jay and reunite to celebrate hip-hop.
Director: Kirk Fraser | Stars: Run-D.M.C., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay
Votes: 19
11. 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: 6,449
12. Biz Markie: Vapors (1988 Music Video)
Unrated | 5 min | Music
Biz Markie performs in the music video "Vapors" from the album "Goin' Off" recorded for Cold Chillin' Records. The video opens with Biz Markie being interviewed by a news crew. While ... See full summary »
Director: Lionel C. Martin | Stars: Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Tj Swan, Cool V.
Votes: 11
13. Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009 Video)
211 min | Music, Musical
A collection of videos spanning Madonna's career, from 1983 to 2009.
Directors: Reed Barker, Fabien Baron, Steve Barron, Harold Becker, Luc Besson, Chris Cunningham, Jonas Euvremer, David Fincher, James Foley, Michael Haussman, Alek Keshishian, Jamie King, Mary Lambert, Mats Lindberg, Pontus Löwenhielm, Melodie McDaniel, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Tom Munro, Arthur Pierson, Brett Ratner, Johan Renck, Eugene Riecansky, Nathan Rissman, Guy Ritchie, Herb Ritts, Matthew Rolston, Mark Romanek, Peter Rosenthal, François Rousselet, Ole Sanders, Earle Sebastian, Susan Seidelman, Philipp Stölzl, Traktor, Egbert van Hees, Bobby Woods, Jonas Åkerlund | Stars: Madonna, Danny Aiello, Cameron Alborzian, Deke Anderson
Votes: 725
14. Slick Rick: Teenage Love (1988 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Music
A music video for the 1989 single "Teenage Love" by Hip-Hop recording artist Slick Rick, from his 1988 album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick". In the music video, Slick Rick raps about ... See full summary »
Stars: Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Lil' Kim
Votes: 13
15.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The Underground to the Mainstream
(2016)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Music
Hip-Hop crews in the Bronx and Harlem begin to form around the DJs, but these pioneering groups never record any music. It would take R&B veterans to see the genre's commercial potential and create Hip-Hop's first hit, "Rapper's Delight."
Directors: Darby Wheeler, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Sal Abbatiello, Bill Adler, Charlie Ahearn, Claire Armstrong
Votes: 242
16.
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: 225
17.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
The Foundation
(2016)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Music
Bronx-based DJs set Hip-Hop's sonic foundations. MCs, inspired by African American oral traditions, create the modern template for rap music, culminating with the emergence of Hip-Hop's first crew, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
Directors: Darby Wheeler, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel
Votes: 279
18. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 124,817
19. 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: 12,755
20. 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: 680
21. Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series that profiles talented, influential black celebrities from Hollywood movies, television, comedy, and sports.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Charnele Brown, Joe Torry, John Singleton
Votes: 98
22. Ice-T: I'm Your Pusher (1988 Music Video)
5 min | Action, Crime, Music
Directors: Rick Elgood, Howard Woffinden | Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, Kool DJ Red Alert, Pimpin' Rex
Votes: 13
23.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Life After Death
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
In New York, the Notorious B.I.G. fosters an empowering protege, Lil' Kim. When the East-West feud claims Biggie, Puff Daddy and Jay-Z vie for the throne.
Stars: Deric Angelettie, Big Daddy Kane, Kareem Biggs Burke, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 163
24. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,708
25.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Roxanne Shante
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Roxanne Shante uses her fierce rap battle skills, honed during street battles with local MC's for money, to become rap's first female star MC with the release of her 1984 hit, "Roxanne's Revenge".
Stars: Jabbar Ali, Big Daddy Kane, Alonzo Brown, Tajze Bryan
Votes: 5
26.
Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
Episode:
Rudy Ray Moore
(2016)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Stand up and recording artist Rudy Ray Moore starred in "Dolemite", a film that nailed his legacy in the mid-1970s.
Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Marcus Chapman, Haywood Collins, David Damas
Votes: 6
27.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Guardian
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Fin investigates a man's claim that his sister was gang raped.
Director: Stephanie A. Marquardt | Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino
Votes: 777
28. Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A stand-up comedy series from Russell Simmons showcasing legendary comedians including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more.
Stars: Kid Capri, Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley, Russell Simmons
Votes: 623
29.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Big Daddy Kane
(2011)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Barry Benson, Mr. Cee, Eric B.
Votes: 14
30. Yo! MTV Raps (1988–2004)
60 min | Music
Interviews and music videos from the biggest and most notable rap artist of the time. This show gave the rap genre a platform to be seen and heard by mainstream viewers far and wide.
Stars: Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, T-Money
Votes: 226
31.
Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1992)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
HBO's popular stand-up comedy show hosted by Martin Lawrence. Comics: Reynaldo Rey, Eddie Griffin, Darcel Blagmon (Fat Doctor), Arceneaux & Mitchell.
Stars: Martin Lawrence, Kid Capri, Darcel Blagmon, Eddie Griffin
Votes: 9
32. H.E.A.L.: Heal Yourself (1991 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Short, Music
A music video for the 1991 charity song "Heal Yourself" by a group of American Hip-Hop recording artists collectively known as H.E.A.L. (Human Education Against Lies). In the music video, ... See full summary »
Directors: Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Fab 5 Freddy, Pamm Jenkins | Stars: Big Daddy Kane, Fab 5 Freddy, Freddie Foxxx, Harmony
Votes: 18
33. 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
34. RapFix Live (2010– )
60 min | Music
RapFix Live is MTV News' destination for engaging hip-hop conversation. In each weekly installment, Sway sits down with the biggest names in rap for a live interview.
Stars: Jonathan Sway Calloway, Nadeska Alexis, Rob Markman, Tip 'T.I.' Harris
Votes: 22
35. Paul Simon: Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (1988 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Stars: Paul Simon, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Large Professor
Votes: 22
36. Beef (2003)
R | 103 min | Documentary
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
Director: Peter Spirer | Stars: Ving Rhames, 50 Cent, Kevin Anderson, B-Real
Votes: 1,037
37. Sex (1992 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Silent documentary footage of Madonna's photo shoots for the infamous 'Sex' book.
Director: Fabien Baron | Stars: Madonna, Big Daddy Kane, Naomi Campbell, Udo Kier
Votes: 317
38. Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James (2021)
TV-MA | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James capturing the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Rick James, Oscar Alston, Big Daddy Kane, Randall Bostick
Votes: 707
39. Madonna: Erotica (1992 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Music video for the first single from the album 'Erotica'. Uses footage from the shooting of Madonna's infamous 'Sex' book.
Director: Fabien Baron | Stars: Madonna, Helmut Berger, Big Daddy Kane, Naomi Campbell
Votes: 609
40. Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A mix of Dave Chappelle's sketch comedy and musical interludes, inspired in part by the 1973 documentary Wattstax.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu
Votes: 9,625 | Gross: $11.72M
41. Partners in Rhyme (2021– )
Comedy
Life of a female high school rapper, social media star and foster kid who thinks she is the next Cardi B.
Stars: Wesley Jonathan, MC Lyte, Precious Way, Cloie Wyatt Taylor
Votes: 65
42. The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1990 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Family, Music
Its about artists performing and winning an music award
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Paula Abdul
Votes: 19
43. Marley Marl: The Symphony, Part II (1991 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Music
A music video for the 1991 single "THE SYMPHONY, PART II" by the American Hip-Hop producer Marley Marl and features members of the legendary Juice Crew (Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Craig G, Big ... See full summary »
Director: Lionel C. Martin | Stars: Marley Marl, Masta Ace, Big Daddy Kane, Craig G
Votes: 8
44.
In Living Color (1990–1994)
Episode:
Late Night with Mike Tyson
(1991)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Directors: Terri McCoy, Rosie Perez | Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Tommy Davidson
Votes: 55
45. 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: 1,323
46. 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: 3,620 | Gross: $0.29M
47. 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
48. 2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2005 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
VH1's second Hip-Hop Honors ceremony was hosted by Russell Simmons and Joseph Simmons and honored legendary Hip-Hop artists, musicians and cultural trendsetters from the "Old-School" and "... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Joseph Simmons, Russell Simmons, Anthony Anderson, Big Daddy Kane
Votes: 75
49.
The Equalizer (2021– )
Episode:
One Percenters
(2022)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A local motorcycle club seeks McCall and the team's help in keeping a member out of prison by providing the illegal guns found in his van were planted; Delilah's father insists on knowing the truth about McCall's work.
Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira
Votes: 228
50. 2011 Soul Train Awards (2011 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Cedric The Entertainer that honored achievements made during 2010 by musicians of color. The event was held on November 27, 2011 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
Directors: Manny Rodriguez, Ogden Bass | Stars: Cedric The Entertainer, CeeLo Green, Melanie Fiona, Common
Votes: 17