4 Netflix Shows To Watch If You’re Into Hip-Hop Culture

Save ‘You Got Served’ for when you’re really desperate and watch these documentaries instead.

Take a break from all the comedies you’ve been watching and get into the grit and grime of hip-hop history.

If you’re in a binging mood:

Hip-Hop Evolution – this four-season-long series will take you on a journey as it documents the literal evolution of hip-hop music, from the rhythmic rappers of the South Bronx up until the birth of trap, and features interviews with nearly every living legend, including Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa and more.

If you’re hungry for inspiration:

The Defiant Ones – the Grammy Award winning four-part documentary series shines the spotlight on the incredible stories and improbable partnership of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. As well as featuring never-before-seen footage from the archives, it also includes interviews with Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Diddy and other impressive music icons.

If you’re looking for a fresh perspective:

LA Originals – normally found behind the lens, photographer Estevan Oriol revisits his career and the career of his artistic partner Mark ‘Mister Cartoon’ Machado. The documentary features a long list of cameo appearances, from the late Kobe Bryant to Eminem and the members of Blink 182, while simultaneously sharing an insight into grit and grime of LA Chicano culture.

If you want to see how they do it today:

Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly – from humble beginnings to the high life, Travis Scott’s musical journey has its similarities to the hip hop legends, but is also vastly different. The documentary features snippets of footage from his Astroworld tour to home videos showing his childhood ties to the American theme park, and even intimate footage of the birth of his daughter Stormi with Kylie Jenner.

If you know, you know