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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Tuesday, February 21 at 9pm on MPT - Episode 3: Culture Wars

Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Tuesday, February 21 at 10pm on MPT - Episode 4: Still Fighting

Follow the evolution of Hip Hop as its artists turn into multimillionaires and successful entrepreneurs. As a cultural phenomenon, Hip Hop continues to change history and is adopted as the voice of protest around the world.

About the program

Chuck D of Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars and cultural commentators, he tracks Hip Hop’s socially conscious roots. From The Message to Fight The Power 2020, he examines how Hip Hop has become "the Black CNN."

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Episode 3 Preview

Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Episode 4 Preview

From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.