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[04/19/22 - 11:09 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Documentary Series "Origins of Hip Hop" Exploring the Moments That Shaped Some of the Genre's Most Iconic Artists in Their Own Words
Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, the series premieres Monday May 30 at 10:00/9:00c, exploring the story of Fat Joe, before moving to its regular night on Tuesdays starting June 6 at 10:00/9:00c.
[03/03/21 - 01:06 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights Documentary Programming Events "Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution" (wt) and "Secret Origins of Hip Hop" Featuring Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T and More
Across four hours, "Right to Offend" explores black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the social constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.
[03/03/21 - 01:01 PM]
A+E Networks(R) First to Announce 2021 Upfront Slate, More Than 2500 Hours of New Programming, Including 70 Hours of Premium Docs, More Than 200 Movies
The company is touting more than 2500 hours of new programming in the pipeline for 2021/2022, including 70 hours of premium documentaries and 221 movies.







ORIGINS OF HIP-HOP (A&E)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
5/30/22 - 7/19/22
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2021-2022 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (8 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from A&E's web site, May 2022) Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, “Origins of Hip-Hop” explores many of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became. The series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Nas as Narrator (Voice)
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brad Abramson as EP (A&E)
· Elaine Frontain Bryant as EP (A&E)
· Peter Bittenbender as EP
· Shelly Tatro as EP (A&E)
· Slane Hatch as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Mass Appeal