{"id":36012,"date":"2022-04-19T23:47:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T03:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=36012"},"modified":"2022-04-19T23:47:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T03:47:09","slug":"ae-network-to-premiere-documentary-series-origins-of-hip-hop-exploring-the-moments-that-shaped-some-of-the-genres-most-iconic-artists-in-their-own-words-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/19\/ae-network-to-premiere-documentary-series-origins-of-hip-hop-exploring-the-moments-that-shaped-some-of-the-genres-most-iconic-artists-in-their-own-words-video\/","title":{"rendered":"A&#038;E Network to Premiere Documentary Series &#8220;Origins of Hip Hop&#8221; Exploring the Moments That Shaped Some of the Genre&#8217;s Most Iconic Artists in Their Own Words [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A&amp;E Network will premiere the documentary series &#8220;<strong><em>Origins of Hip Hop<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; from Mass Appeal (&#8220;<em>Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men<\/em>,&#8221; &#8220;<em>Rapture<\/em>&#8220;) exploring many of Hip Hop&#8217;s most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them in the legendary artists they became. Across eight hours, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, &#8220;<em>Origins of Hip Hop<\/em>&#8221; premieres Monday, May 30th @ 10PM ET\/PT, exploring the story of Fat Joe, before moving to its regular night on Tuesdays starting June 6th @ 10PM ET\/PT.<\/p><div id=\"morty-3245994666\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6-gYFHmd3Ig?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;<em>Origins of Hip Hop<\/em>&#8216; expands our boundary-pushing nonfiction programming slate and celebrates the artists and sounds that have helped define a genre and culture,&#8221; said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming for A&amp;E. &#8220;Alongside our partners at Mass Appeal, we are excited to elevate the voices and stories of this incredible group of artists who helped create and continue to shape the genre today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In each one-hour episode, &#8220;<em>Origins of Hip Hop<\/em>&#8221; delves into the inspiring origin story of one of Hip Hop&#8217;s biggest stars as collaborators, friends, family, and the artists themselves take viewers to where their stories began and trace their path to success. 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