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The Lox, Fat Joe And MC Lyte To Feature In Angie Martinez Produced Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Special

The Lox, Fat Joe And MC Lyte To Feature In Angie Martinez Produced Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Special

Published Wed, June 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT

ABC News Studios' Emmy-winning series, Soul of a Nation, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with a one-hour special, Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections - A Soul of a Nation Presentation.

Angie Martinez, who executive produced the special along with ABC's Catherine McKenzie, will also serve as host. Featured guests include Master P, MC Lyte, Fat Joe, The Lox, Charlamagne Tha God, Coi Leray and more The special airs on ABC on June 19 at 10 pm ET and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.

"Storytelling and Hip-Hop have always been at the core of my DNA and are the foundation for my company In Real Life Productions," Martinez explained. "It’s been a privilege to witness this international phenomenon from its inception and live through its constant evolution. This ABC News special will reflect on Hip-Hop’s growth and cultural effects over the past 50 years.”

According to a press release, the special which will also celebrate Black Music Month and Juneteenth, and will feature "thought provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry," and, "detail the history of Hip-Hop providing insight into the origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today."

“When I think about Juneteenth, I think about freedom — and no art form represents freedom more in my opinion than Hip- Hop," said Catherine McKenzie. "What started in the streets of New York in the 70’s has not only become a trend setter across America but also the globe, influencing social justice, fashion and more. While it’s almost impossible to cover 50 years in one hour, this special will show you hip-hop’s imprint in key areas of how we live our lives and conduct business. "

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