PEACOCK ANNOUNCES HIP-HOP DOCUMENTARY SERIES "KINGS FROM QUEENS: THE RUN DMC STORY"

The Three-Part Docuseries Featuring Never-Been-Told Stories and Archival Footage of RUN DMC's Rise to Fame Premieres Exclusively on Peacock Thursday, Feb 1

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· Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story is a three-part documentary series, produced by Believe Entertainment Group, chronicling the iconic forefathers of hip-hop, RUN DMC. This unique series will take you back to the 1980s, when Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell cultivated a one-of-a-kind sound that took not only Queens, but the world, by storm.

· The docuseries features exclusive interviews from RUN DMC, as well as some of hip-hop's biggest names, including Ice Cube, LL COOL J, Questlove, Beastie Boys, Ice-T, Chuck D, Tom Morello, Salt, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, Ed Lover, Jermaine Dupri, and many more!

· Quote from artist and executive producer, Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons - "I am very happy that the world is going to see our great story. So thankful for all that participated in helping us over the years. I started out as a young DJ Run and ended up impacting the world with my group RUN DMC. I am blessed to have been on this amazing journey."

· Quote from artist and executive producer, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - "This documentary series will reach, teach and educate people on the RUN DMC dynamic. I know people will see themselves in our journey and I am hopefully that the next 50 years of Hip Hop will be a movement of positive improvement and creativity, in the same way we changed music and the world.

ABOUT THE DOCUSERIES

ABOUT KINGS FROM QUEENS: THE RUN DMC STORY

Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story, produced by Believe Entertainment Group, is the never-been-told story of the most influential rap group in the history of music, RUN DMC. Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell met on the streets of Hollis, Queens before these hip-hop legends would go on to legitimize a genre of music that critics labeled a fad. Their influence on culture shattered racial barriers, making them international stars and fashion leaders of the '80s. After a series of life-changing events and challenges, including the murder of their beloved DJ, Jam Master Jay, Rev Run, and DMC reunite to tell their story and celebrate the genre of music they established.

ABOUT THE DOCUSERIES  

Premiere: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Director: Kirk Fraser

Executive Producers: Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, William H. Masterson III, Brian Hunt, Dan Goodman, Michael Lehman, Erik Blamoville

Produced By: Believe Entertainment Group

Format: Docuseries, 3 x 60min