Dark Side of the 90's S1E8 — Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War

5.9

Dark Side of the 90's•Season 1•Episode 8

Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War

5.9/10 · 85 votesSep 2, 202145 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−0.9 vs season avg

Discussion

90's hip hop had an uphill fight for airplay and recognition. When the media finally caught on, they told a story that twisted the narrative with sometimes dangerous consequences.

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Mark McGrath

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Adam Duritz

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Michael Kenneth Williams

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Episode Summary

"Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War" is episode 8 of Dark Side of the 90's season 1. It scored 5.9/10 from 85 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.8). It aired on September 2, 2021.

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