EP1 Tyler, The Creator - Breaking The MoldMar 30, 2023
Hip-hop is one of the last frontiers when it comes to erasing hyper-masculine norms. But at the forefront of a generational shift toward inclusivity is Tyler, The Creator. Can a rapper like him make it past gatekeepers and truly be accepted?
EP2 City Girls - Money, Power & RespectMar 30, 2023
City Girls' JT and Yung Miami speak to a new generation of women openly celebrating wealth and sexuality. But with greater exposure comes even more vicious attacks and criticism. How does the duo persist in a world steeped in misogyny and judgment?
EP3 Roddy Ricch - The Gift and The CurseMar 30, 2023
Roddy Ricch is among hip-hop's most promising emerging stars, but constant public scrutiny and internet backlash has threatened to break him. What do artists do when social media can easily catapult them to fame but can also destroy them?
EP4 Polo G - Through The StormMar 30, 2023
As America's mental health crisis envelops hip-hop, Polo G is among the superstars grappling with the effects of trauma while doing everything he can to break the cycle. Now, he's focused on evolving his art while embracing the complex process of healing.
EP5 Coi Leray - Hate Me NowMar 30, 2023
While men can become stars off talent and artistry alone, women in hip-hop face greater expectations to conform. Coi Leray is fighting to create space for a new kind of beauty, empowerment, and control while proving she's more than a trendy TikTok artist.
EP6 Rhyme and PunishmentMar 30, 2023
Law enforcement has a history of surveilling Black Americans and targeting rappers, using lyrics and social media to build cases. With the feds constantly watching, can hip-hop effectively harness its political power.
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