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1. Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series (Suite for Ma Dukes) (2010 Video)
73 min | Documentary
Suite for Ma Dukes Miguel Atwood-Ferguson pays tribute to Dilla by interpreting his music for a 60-piece orchestra featuring special guests Bilal, Dwele, Posdnuos, Talib Kweli, Karriem Riggins and more.
Director: Brian Cross | Stars: Lavette Allen, Woody Aplanalp, William Artope, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Votes: 7
2. 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
3. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Dax Shepard explores what it means to be human through in-depth, vulnerable, and comical discussions with friends, colleagues, and experts in various fields, celebrating life's challenges in the pursuit of growth and betterment.
Stars: Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, David Farrier, Kristen Bell
Votes: 198
4. Blokhedz Mission G Animated Web Series (2009)
Animation, Short, Adventure
Set in the mythical, gang-ridden streets of Empire City, BLOKHEDZ is the animated story of teenage rapper, Blak. With the help of his crew, "G-Pak," Blak fights off the temptations of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Lauren London, Dorian Harewood, Affion Crockett, Gary Anthony Sturgis
Votes: 11
5.
The Chris Gethard Show (2015– )
Episode:
Oops, We Gambled Away the Budget
(2017)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Game-Show
After blowing the budget in Atlantic City, Chris promises to put on a finale for nearly no money. Guests Hannibal Buress and Talib Kweli join the action as callers share stories about their worst financial decisions.
Director: Joe Perota | Stars: Chris Gethard, David Bluvband, Hallie Bulleit, Hannibal Buress
Votes: 7
6. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,835
7.
All of Us (2003–2023)
Episode:
So I Creep
(2005)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
Robert gets a job as a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and insists Dirk be a producer. Neesee and Rusty are dating, but Rusty doesn't want to tell his sister.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Elise Neal, Khamani Griffin
Votes: 68
8.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Gil Scott-Heron
(2014)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Danny Bowens, Malcolm Cecil, Clive Davis, Vernard Dixon
Votes: 12
9. The Eric Andre Show (2012– )
TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Eric Andre tries to host a talk show in a bizarre environment, where he is sometimes the player of pranks and sometimes the victim.
Stars: Eric André, Hannibal Buress, Robert Smith, Tom Ato
Votes: 21,854
10. The Midnight Miracle (2021 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
The Midnight Miracle is a talk show podcast that that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of hosts Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, ... See full summary »
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, Talib Kweli
Votes: 8
11.
The Eric Andre Show (2012– )
Episode:
Hannibal Quits
(2020)
TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
After only one and a half episodes, Hannibal quits the show and is poorly cloned into a giant mutant version of himself named Blannibal.
Director: Kitao Sakurai | Stars: Eric André, Hannibal Buress, Felipe Esparza, Shanola Hampton
Votes: 275
12. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods.
Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, Zamir Gotta, Todd Liebler
Votes: 7,892
13.
30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode:
Kidney Now!
(2009)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Jack brings in several famous musical artists to perform a benefit song so his biological father can get a kidney, Tracy is afraid to speak at his high school's graduation, and Liz finds a ... See full summary »
Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 1,173
14. 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: 6,454
15. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,176
16. 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
17. Get Up, Stand Up (2003)
330 min | Documentary, History, Music
The Story of Pop and Politics: About the relationship between performers and politics in the USA, the UK, Germany and France from the 1960s until 2003.
Stars: Bono, Graham Nash, Jim Kerr, Michael Franti
Votes: 91
18. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 132,046
19. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,192
20. Reverb (1997–2001)
TV-14 | 50 min | Music
REVERB, the critically-acclaimed weekly HBO music series spotlighting emerging talent, ran for four season (1997-2001). REVERB captured the energy and spontaneity of live music by taking ... See full summary »
Stars: Wilco, Bad Religion, Rocket from the Crypt, Triple Fast Action
Votes: 24
21.
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
Episode:
Pass the Mic
(2019)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Alternative hip-hop bubbles up from the streets: Mos Def spits in New York, the Freestyle Fellowship chops it up in LA, and Eminem battles on the circuit.
Stars: Chali 2na, Aceyalone, Stretch Armstrong, Yasiin Bey
Votes: 147
22.
Black Jesus (2014–2019)
Episode:
Boonie Christ
(2019)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Jesus lets Boonie have the power of Christ so he can see how difficult being the Son of God really is; while Boonie tries to figure out how to make his new powers work for him, Jesus takes a skip day for himself.
Director: Rusty Cundieff | Stars: Gerald 'Slink' Johnson, Corey Holcomb, John Witherspoon, Angela Elayne Gibbs
Votes: 32
23. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,998
24. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
25. This Is Not Happening (2015– )
30 min | Comedy
Ari Shaffir and two (sometimes three) other comedians tell their hilarious real life stories based on specific subjects. Roy Wood Jr. replaces Ari as host in season 4.
Stars: Ari Shaffir, Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Pacek, Joey Diaz
Votes: 503
26. Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure (2005 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Crime
A graffiti artist (Trane) fights government corruption in the fictional city of New Radius.
Directors: Marwan A. Abderrazzaq, Antoine Charreyron, Marc Ecko, Marco Fernandez, Tarik Hamdine, Peter Wyse | Stars: Talib Kweli, M.C. Serch, Rosario Dawson, Giovanni Ribisi
Votes: 296
27. Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
A retrospective look at the "Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All-Time".
Director: Bobbito Garcia | Stars: A-Plus, Anthony Alonso, Stretch Armstrong, B-Real
Votes: 1,007
28. TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
TV's Illest Minority Moments focuses on the most compelling, controversial, and unintentionally hilarious race-related moments in TV history. Adapted from Ego Trip's "Big Book of Racism!", ... See full summary »
Stars: André 3000, Gabriel Alvarez, Anthony Anderson, B-Real
Votes: 49
29.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
Talib Kweli
(2011)
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stars: Jack White, Stephen Colbert, Talib Kweli, Peter Gwinn
Votes: 12
30.
The Last O.G. (2018–2021)
Episode:
Fight the Power
(2019)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
The crew enters in a block party food truck competition in this episode referencing "Do the Right Thing." Tray starts a petition to stop the reconstruction of an old and soulful apartment building in Brooklyn.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Allen Maldonado, Ryan Gaul
Votes: 85
31. Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief (2013)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
Til Infinity is a full length documentary celebrating the twenty year anniversary of the critically acclaimed Souls of Mischief album 93 Til Infinity With over 50 interviews with notable ... See full summary »
Director: Shomari Smith | Stars: A-Plus, Stretch Armstrong, Adisa Banjoko, Yasiin Bey
Votes: 26
32.
Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
Episode:
O'Dweeds & Trading Spouses
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Skits include a parody of the TV series _ 'Trading Spouses' (2004)_ (between a black husband/father and white husband/father which swap families). Also: a parody sponsor's commercial for 'O'Dweeds Non-Intoxicating' marijuana. Musical guest; "BlackStar" (featuring Mos Def & Talib Kweli).
Directors: Rusty Cundieff, Andre Allen, Bill Berner | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Sophina Brown, Duane Littles, Irma St. Paule
Votes: 501
33. Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Music
Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows this innovative and influential band to this day.
Director: Michael Rapaport | Stars: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White
Votes: 4,077 | Gross: $1.20M
34. The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History
Footage shot by a group of Swedish journalists documenting the Black Power Movement in the United States is edited together by a contemporary Swedish filmmaker.
Director: Göran Hugo Olsson | Stars: Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, Bobby Seale, Abiodun Oyewole
Votes: 2,498 | Gross: $0.26M
35. 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
36.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)
Episode:
Brooklyn
(2012)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
After 8 years, 134 episodes, and over 57 countries, Tony travels to Brooklyn.
Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Ralph Balzano, Sunny Balzano, Vinnie Calabro
Votes: 58
37. Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records (2013)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. The film weaves together rare concert footage, never-before-see... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Broadway | Stars: Peanut Butter Wolf, Talib Kweli, A-Trak, Marvin Jones III
Votes: 863
38. 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
39. Soundz of Spirit (2003)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Exploring the creative process is recognizing the importance of the journey.
Director: Joslyn Rose Lyons | Stars: Common, CeeLo Green, Rafael Casal, Goapele
Votes: 17
40.
Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
Episode:
Zapped & It's A Wonderful Chest
(2003)
TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy, Music
Dave discusses his turning down QVC, a parody of Roots, including an out-take reel of gags and bloopers (to the tune of 'Yakkety-Sax'), Dave shows clips from previous, aborted shows which were filmed, but never aired. A modern take on _ 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946)_ where Dave shows a girl who curses her big breasts away, and wonders what life would've been like without them.
Directors: Andre Allen, Bobcat Goldthwait, Peter Lauer, Scott Vincent | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Liz Beckham, Fay Wolf, Michael Collins
Votes: 662
41. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,342
42. Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about freestyling--the improvised, on-the-spot rhymes that demonstrate the skills of hip-hop MCs.
Director: Kevin Fitzgerald | Stars: Chali 2na, Muhammad Ali, Planet Asia, Bahamadia
Votes: 626 | Gross: $0.01M
43. Where We're From: The Elements Documentary (2021)
Documentary
WHERE WE'RE FROM captures the rise of underground Hip Hop in Los Angeles during the 90s and 2000s told through Elements, a group of four friends that promoted a weekly club that honored the... See full synopsis »
Directors: Al Bonds, DJ Breeze | Stars: Planet Asia, Soren Baker, Jeru the Damaja, Dilated Peoples
Votes: 23
44. Rap City (1989– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
Rap City is a music video program that airs weekdays on the Black Entertainment Television network. The program showcases hip-hop themed music videos, along with live performances and ... See full summary »
Stars: Yung Berg, DJ King Assassin, Tigger, Tony Neal
Votes: 66
45. Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome (2007)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Music
Robert Patton-Spruill's WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME chronicles Public Enemy's legacy, their history and what icons of the music world say about their influence.
Director: Robert Patton-Spruill | Stars: Chuck D, Jonathan Davis, Flavor Flav, Talib Kweli
Votes: 42
46.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
Black Star
(2011)
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stars: Yasiin Bey, Stephen Colbert, Talib Kweli
Votes: 16
47.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #13.23
(2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Guests: Sister Helen Prejean, Talib Kweli, Jennifer Granholm, Doug Heye, Lawrence Wilkerson.
Stars: Bill Maher, Jennifer Granholm, Doug Heye, Talib Kweli
Votes: 32
48. The Chris Gethard Show (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Chris Gethard hosts a panel of comedians and weirdos who participate in games, take calls from listeners, and generally put on a bizarre live weekly spectacle.
Stars: Chris Gethard, David Bluvband, Hallie Bulleit, Bethany Hall
Votes: 399
49. Call + Response (2008)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, History, Music
Fair Trade Pictures to support human rights activism against human trafficking and slavery on a community level.
Director: Justin Dillon | Stars: Madeleine Albright, Kevin Bales, David Batstone, Natasha Bedingfield
Votes: 75 | Gross: $0.22M
50. Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006)
PG-13 | 61 min | Documentary, Music
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes provides a riveting examination of manhood, sexism, and homophobia in hip-hop culture.
Director: Byron Hurt | Stars: Carmen Ashurst-Watson, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Jelani Cobb
Votes: 294