Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ on Hulu, A Doc That Explores How And Where Rap And Politics Have Met Throughout History
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Decider— From the moment it began, there was political power in rap. The new doc Hip-Hop and the White House puts a spotlight on where that conversation sparked.
@HipHopWired—Rap & Politics Examined In New Hulu Doc ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ ft. Jeezy & Common. Source: Hulu / hulu Jeezy and Common take part in a new documentary examining Hip-Hop’s journey to being embraced on the American political landscape. As the 2024 presidential election season is in full swing, a new documentary is set to debut with a focus on the relationship that Hip-Hop culture now has with politics. Hip-Hop And The White House is a new feature that examines the journey of the culture’s acceptance by the executive branch of the nation, with prominent artists such as Jeezy and...
The Guardian—‘Reagan gave us something to rap about’: how hip-hop has interacted with US politics. New documentary Hip-Hop and the White House looks back at how presidents have rejected or embraced those within the genre, from Reagan to TrumpAt the 1985 presidential inauguration ball, a made-for-TV black-tie affair that was something in between a concert and a roast, an expectant Ronald Reagan looked on from the dais for Jimmy Stewart to bring up the next act. “And now,” a grizzled George Bailey intoned, “to present the excitement of youth, the sights and the sounds of a big city, here are...
KLFY—Weird history: A marble fireplace mantel from the White House is in Louisiana. In 1948, U.S. President Harry Truman renovated the White House for almost $6 million. The supports holding up the stairways were crumbling, a ceiling in the east room was sagging, and floors throughout the house were either drooping or, at the very least, shaking when you walked on them. A complete restoration was in order.