Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections Menu About Photos Releases Releases Category ABC News Studios Series August 4, 2023 ‘Good Morning America’ Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Week-Long Series ‘Hip-Hop Turns 50,’ Kicking Off With Live Performance by Jeezy and a Surprise Musical Guest Today, ABC News’ “Good Morning America” announced it will be honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the week-long series “Hip-Hop Turns 50,” featuring live performances, guest appearances, special events and an exploration of the genre’s influence on culture and communities from its onset through present day. The series kicks off on Monday, Aug. 7, when GRAMMY Award®-nominated multiplatinum rap artist Jeezy joins “GMA” in New York City’s Times Square for an interview, followed by a performance of his top hits before closing his set alongside a surprise musical guest to be revealed during Monday’s live broadcast. Also on Monday, GRAMMY Award-nominated superstar Offset has a one-on-one interview with ABC News correspondent Kelley Carter on the next chapter of his solo career. “Hip-Hop Turns 50” continues throughout the week with an inside look at the women of hip-hop when Carter sits down with GRAMMY Award-nominated artist GloRilla as they discuss the rise and dominance of women in th Press Release - Series June 14, 2023 ABC News studios honors Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a one-hour primetime special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop ABC News Studios’ Emmy® and GLAAD Award-winning series “Soul of a Nation” will celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a one-hour special, “Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections,” featuring thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry. Honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month, the primetime special, airing Monday, June 19, will detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today. ABC News’ fourth Juneteenth primetime special includes four roundtable conversations focusing on financial literacy, mental health, social justice and women’s empowerment hosted by hip-hop radio icon Angie Martinez, with rappers Master P, The Lox, E-40, Lola Brooke, Coi Leray, Joey Bada$$, Fat Joe and MC Lyte; radio and television host Charlamagne tha God; activists Michael Eric Dyson, Wes Jackson and Chelsea Miller; media personality Melyssa Ford; PUMA cre Press Release - ABC News Studios
August 4, 2023 ‘Good Morning America’ Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Week-Long Series ‘Hip-Hop Turns 50,’ Kicking Off With Live Performance by Jeezy and a Surprise Musical Guest Today, ABC News’ “Good Morning America” announced it will be honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the week-long series “Hip-Hop Turns 50,” featuring live performances, guest appearances, special events and an exploration of the genre’s influence on culture and communities from its onset through present day. The series kicks off on Monday, Aug. 7, when GRAMMY Award®-nominated multiplatinum rap artist Jeezy joins “GMA” in New York City’s Times Square for an interview, followed by a performance of his top hits before closing his set alongside a surprise musical guest to be revealed during Monday’s live broadcast. Also on Monday, GRAMMY Award-nominated superstar Offset has a one-on-one interview with ABC News correspondent Kelley Carter on the next chapter of his solo career. “Hip-Hop Turns 50” continues throughout the week with an inside look at the women of hip-hop when Carter sits down with GRAMMY Award-nominated artist GloRilla as they discuss the rise and dominance of women in th Press Release - Series
June 14, 2023 ABC News studios honors Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a one-hour primetime special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop ABC News Studios’ Emmy® and GLAAD Award-winning series “Soul of a Nation” will celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a one-hour special, “Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections,” featuring thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry. Honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month, the primetime special, airing Monday, June 19, will detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today. ABC News’ fourth Juneteenth primetime special includes four roundtable conversations focusing on financial literacy, mental health, social justice and women’s empowerment hosted by hip-hop radio icon Angie Martinez, with rappers Master P, The Lox, E-40, Lola Brooke, Coi Leray, Joey Bada$$, Fat Joe and MC Lyte; radio and television host Charlamagne tha God; activists Michael Eric Dyson, Wes Jackson and Chelsea Miller; media personality Melyssa Ford; PUMA cre Press Release - ABC News Studios
