# Where to watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) in the UK

> Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) is currently available to stream in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T21:11:28.386Z)  

## Synopsis

From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Hip%20Hop%3A%20The%20Songs%20That%20Shook%20America)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America in the UK?**

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**Is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is currently included with: BBC iPlayer.

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## Sources

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