12 Solid Documentaries About Hip-Hop And Rappers To Watch, Ranked

Documentaries are a great way to learn something new while remaining entertained by the possibly unfamiliar. Take hip-hop, for example. The genre has been around since at least the ’70s, so it’s safe to assume that everyone has some familiarity with rap and its intricacies. However, it has such a storied history that it’s easy to bypass some of the more nuanced stories that give you a fuller understanding of the sounds and tastemakers throughout the years. Pharrell Williams’ documentary-style LEGO film Piece By Piece enters the hallowed pantheon of movies that tell a rapper’s life story, and although it isn’t on this list because it leans more film than documentary, it isn’t the only documentary about hip-hip and rappers. While there are eight solid films about rappers you should watch, we thought it was also fitting that, with Piece By Piece out, we put together a list of 12 documentaries you should also add to your watchlist. Director(s): Dick Fontaine Release: 1984 Runtime: 54m Rotten Tomatoes: N/A The lowest-ranked documentary on the list isn’t here because it’s unenjoyable. It’s framed as a radio show hosted by a DJ speaking in rhymes, a nice touch that makes the recounting of...