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The Best Episodes of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1

Every episode of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1!

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Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 1 - Shaping Hip-Hop
    6.0/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Shaping Hip-Hop

    S1:E1

    Sha-Rock, Roxanne Shanté and MC Lyte claim space for women in the early days of hip-hop, delivering rhymes with unique perspectives and bold messages.

    Director:Hannah Beachler
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 2 - What Are They Up Against?
    5.8/10(28 votes)

    #2 - What Are They Up Against?

    S1:E2

    In a male-dominated industry, women face criticism, colorism and other obstacles as they set out to define their own narratives, both on wax and off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 3 - What Have They Lost?
    6.0/10(29 votes)

    #3 - What Have They Lost?

    S1:E3

    Artists, producers and writers recount stories of abuse and erasure while working in hip-hop amid contract disputes, acts of violence and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Season 1 Episode 4 - What's Changing?
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - What's Changing?

    S1:E4

    As women reflect on their journeys across decades of hip-hop, they spotlight the sisterhood in rap — and celebrate being stronger together than apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shaping Hip-Hop" is the best rated episode of "Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Hannah Beachler and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "What Are They Up Against?".