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Peacock Rolls Out Red Carpet for RUN DMC Documentary Premiere

January 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Peacock hosted a glitzy red carpet premiere for its upcoming documentary series, Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story, on Saturday, Jan. 27th, at the Times Center in New York City. The star-studded event commenced with a pre-screening reception featuring RUN DMC-inspired cocktails and appetizers for VIP guests.

Executive Producer William H. Masterson III set the tone with heartfelt opening remarks, paving the way for an exclusive screening of the first two parts of the documentary series scheduled to debut on Peacock on February 1. Following the screening, DJ Chuck Chill Out took to the turntables, spinning classic hip-hop tracks that had the attendees hitting the dance floor.

The event welcomed luminaries such as Executive Producers Joseph ‘Rev Run’ Simmons and Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Director Kirk Fraser, and other key figures associated with the project. Notable guests included Bill Adler, Chuck D, DJ Hurricane, and Pete Rock.

“Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story” promises an in-depth look at the iconic rap group’s journey and will be exclusively available on Peacock starting Thursday, Feb. 1.

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Run-D.M.C. Documentary “Kings From Queens” Gets First Trailer

January 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The first trailer for Kings From Queens, a documentary about Run-D.M.C., has been Threleased online. The trailer for the Peacock series features a wealth of hip-hop royalty discussing the impact of the pioneering rap group. “They’re the reason that hip-hop is as big as it is right now,” Ice Cube asserts. “They changed the sound of music, the audience for rap music,” Mike D of the Beastie Boys adds.

The series is not just another documentary about an influence group, however. The series is being executive produced by Rev Run and DMC themselves. “This documentary series will reach, teach and educate people on the Run-D.M.C. dynamic. I know people will see themselves in our journey and I am hopefully that the next 50 years of hip-hop will be a movement of positive improvement and creativity, in the same way we changed music and the world,” DMC said in a statement. The series will drop later this year.

Steph Curry Producing Mac Dre Documentary

However, Kings from Queens is far from the only hip-hop documentary in the works. Last year, Steph Curry‘s production company, Unanimous Media, has begun work on a documentary about Bay Area music icon Mac Dre. “Mac Dre is a cultural icon who made a tremendous impact on the Bay Area and beyond through his music and pioneering creativity. We’re honored to work with Mac Dre’s incredible mother, Wanda, to tell her son’s life story with respect and dignity for fans, the Bay Area community, and music lovers alike,” Curry and Unanimous co-founder told Billboard.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned Wanda also spoke with Billboard. “I look forward to sharing how from Andre’s dreams of rapping emerged a blueprint that not only inspired a generation but also became a guide to conquering obstacles and fulfilling their entrepreneurial dreams,” she told the outlet. Mac Dre was a pioneer of the Hyphy movement of the early 2000s. However, he was shot and killed in a drive-by attack on Route 71 in 2004.

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Peacock Unveils RUN DMC ‘Kings From Queens’ DocuSeries

January 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Peacock has announced the release of a three-part hip-hop documentary series titled Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story. Produced by Believe Entertainment Group, the series delves into the influential journey of the iconic hip-hop pioneers RUN DMC.

Taking viewers back to the 1980s, the docuseries explores how Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell revolutionized the music scene, not only in Queens but globally.

Featuring exclusive interviews with RUN DMC and prominent figures in hip-hop such as Ice Cube, LL COOL J, Questlove, and more, the documentary unveils the untold story of the group. The narrative touches on their cultural impact, breaking racial barriers, and becoming international stars and fashion leaders in the ’80s.

“I am very happy that the world is going to see our great story,” said artist and executive producer, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons. “So thankful for all that participated in helping us over the years. I started out as a young DJ Run and ended up impacting the world with my group RUN DMC. I am blessed to have been on this amazing journey.”

Artist and executive producer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels added, “This documentary series will reach, teach and educate people on the RUN DMC dynamic. I know people will see themselves in our journey and I am hopefully that the next 50 years of Hip Hop will be a movement of positive improvement and creativity, in the same way we changed music and the world.”

Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story is set to premiere on Thursday, February 1, 2024, with a runtime of 3 x 60 minutes. Directed by Kirk Fraser, the series is executive produced by Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and others, promising an in-depth look at the groundbreaking journey of the legendary rap group.

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