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The Tanning of America

The documentary "The Tanning of America" explores the significant impact of hip-hop on various aspects of modern culture, including music, film, television, fashion, business, and politics, ultimately contributing to a shift in societal attitudes and leading to historic events such as t...

A documentary series explores the profound impact of hip-hop on American culture, examining its influence on music, film, television, fashion, business, race relations, and politics, ultimately contributing to significant social and political shifts, including the election of Barack Obama.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Word Is Born

1. Word Is Born

Aired: Feb 25, 2014

1970s - 1986: From Blaxploitation films through groundbreaking television lik...

Episode 2 Fight the Power

2. Fight the Power

Aired: Feb 26, 2014

1987 - 1992: From the dawn of political and gangsta rap through the debut of ...

Episode 3 Gimme the Loot

3. Gimme the Loot

Aired: Feb 27, 2014

1993 - 1999: The rise of Snoop and Dr. Dre, hip-hop hits the suburbs; Tommy H...

Episode 4 All Around the World

4. All Around the World

Aired: Feb 28, 2014

2000 - present: From Eminem to hip-hop empires; Sean John and Rocawear; Vitam...

The Tanning of America Videos

VH1 Rock Docs + Tanning of America + VH1

VH1 Rock Docs + Tanning of America + VH1

Info about The Tanning of America

Current Status: Ended

Network: VH1

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music